The Coronavirus may have put a dampener on people going out and enjoying themselves, but that doesn’t mean it can stop the fun. We have learned to have virtual parties and enjoy ourselves behind the computer screen.

However, in the eventual event that Conora subsides, people will be jumping for joy and looking to host many parties to commemorate our survival through this tumultuous year.

Corona parties aside, if you’re trying to throw any other kinds of parties such as a birthday party, here are some steps on how to plan a birthday party.

1) Make a Budget

Before you do anything, you want to make sure that there is a budget in place. You can easily burn through money when planning a party. Therefore, be sure to set a dollar amount and stick to it; otherwise, you’ll be in the red.

In this budget, try to account for everything you can: food and beverages, types of entertainment, party theme accents, etc. The more you add, the more prepared you can be when going to acquire these things.

2) Select a Date and Location

A date should be considered as the most available time for the optimal number of people to be present. The best times to host parties are usually on the weekends. 

Location is another thing that is relative to your budget and the estimated number of people who are supposed to be attending. Most opt for a party at home, but why not spice it up a bit and rent out a good space like the Midlothian Conference Center? 

Whatever you choose, be sure it’s within the budget.

3) Make a Guest List

The amount of people is about as integral as the budget is. Consider who you want in attendance and also who is most likely to come. You should make sure you plan for the most so that if less does come it doesn’t become a problem.

When sending invitations, you should give the guests time to receive them and plan accordingly. A rule of thumb is to give them at least 2 weeks’ notice and also set up an RSVP timeframe to be sure who will and will not come.

4)Consider the Food

Food and beverages are accounted for in the budget concerning the number of people that will be in attendance. Do you want finger foods? Do you want an open bar? You can tie the food into the theme that you have planned.

Be sure to consider your guest’s food allergies, as well as the length of the actual event. If it’s only an hour or two, you probably won’t need more than just hors d’oeuvres but if its longer, then you may need something more substantial.

5) Have Fun

Most of all, remember it is a party. Be sure to have fun. You may be the host, but that doesn’t mean you have to be rigid. 

Grab some food and a bit of alcohol and enjoy yourself with your friends. It is a festive occasion, after all.

How to Plan a Birthday Party

It doesn’t take much to learn how to plan a birthday party. Parties take a bit of work. Its been a hard year for all of us, we deserve a nice party for once. 

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