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How to Organize a Big Party at Your House

Organizing a big party at your home is a major undertaking. Thankfully, by using the right strategy, it’s easier to manage. Here’s what you need to know about planning for a large event at your house.

Set a Budget

When planning a large party, establishing a budget early on is essential to control expenses. Itemize costs for invitations, food, beverages, decorations, and entertainment to get a comprehensive understanding of potential expenditures.

Allocating a contingency fund within your budget can also be wise, as it covers unforeseen costs that often arise during event planning. By prioritizing spending on key aspects that enhance the guest experience, you can host a memorable event without breaking the bank.

Plan for Food

Create a Guest List

Another critical party planning step is creating your guest list. It lets you figure out how many people you plan to host and determine if there are any special accommodations you need to address. For example, if you want to invite someone with dietary restrictions, you’ll know to consider their needs when planning the meal.

When you create your guest list, identify your high-priority attendees as a starting point. Then, write up a list of backups, allowing you to fill in if any of your initial invites are declined.

Plan for Food

When you’re hosting a large gathering, you typically have a few options when it comes to managing food and drinks. 

      Hire a caterer to handle the meals and beverages. While this option usually comes with the biggest price tag it also reduces your workload dramatically.

      Cook everything yourself. This option can be more cost-effective, often costing just a few hundred pounds for a gathering of about 12 people. But it’s also labor-intensive, with hosts spending an average of 10 hours handling the preparations, related shopping, cooking, and cleanup.

     There’s the potluck approach. Since every guest brings part of the meal, the host spends less on food. Plus, they won’t have to dedicate as much time to cooking or dishes, which can be a boon. However, it may take more time to coordinate, ensuring that major meal elements are covered, and duplicates are avoided.

For drinks, you can combine any of the options above with BYOB or provide the beverages as the host. With the BYOB, you can keep your costs down significantly. However, you won’t necessarily have much say in what people bring, so keep that in mind.

Ask For Help

Get the Right Help

While hiring a caterer — as mentioned above — is one of the clearest ways to secure help to ensure your party goes off smoothly, other service providers can also be beneficial. For example, if you’re looking to create the perfect atmosphere through music, connect with We Dreams to hire a professional DJ for your gathering.

Another great option is hiring a cleaning service to take care of all after-party clean-up. This limits your stress and makes it easier for you to enjoy your party. You may even be able to find a package that offers pre- and post-party cleaning.

Make Home Improvements

You don’t need to completely revamp your home for a party, but certain updates could pack a punch and even increase the resale value of your home. If you have several months before your party, consider redoing your powder room. You can repaint your bathroom, add eye-catching wallpaper, install new light fixtures, or update your vanity. Of course, a bathroom redo isn’t a necessity. You can always update cabinet hardware in the kitchen or simply repaint your front door.

Make Your Party a Success

Preparing for a big party at your house takes a lot of effort, but with the right planning, you can pull off a memorable soiree. Start by creating a guest list, determining a theme, and setting a budget. From there, consider the menu, decorations, and entertainment that will enhance the overall atmosphere. Remember to communicate with your guests and ask for help if needed. By following these steps and incorporating your unique personal style, you can host a memorable and enjoyable party that everyone will love.

Prep for Child Guests

When hosting a large gathering, ensuring entertainment for the younger guests is crucial. Consider serving a menu with favorites like mini pizzas and fruit skewers, which are both delicious and easy to eat. Set up a play area with crafts and board games to keep them engaged and happy.

Additionally, a karaoke machine tailored for children can be a great addition, especially if placed in a separate space like a basement, where they can sing along to their favorite tunes without interrupting adult conversations.

Limit Your Stress

Managing pre-party stress efficiently can enhance your enjoyment and ensure your event goes smoothly. Start by planning well in advance, breaking down tasks into manageable steps to avoid last-minute rushes.

To keep decisions clear and stress low, it's helpful to limit your options, which can prevent you from feeling overwhelmed by choices. Additionally, taking brief breaks throughout your preparation process allows you to recharge and maintain a calm, focused mindset, ensuring you can handle any unexpected issues with poise.

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Written by: Paul Denikin Email: 

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