{"id":1827,"date":"2023-08-09T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-09T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.www.theorderexpert.com\/?p=1827"},"modified":"2023-11-11T12:01:38","modified_gmt":"2023-11-11T17:01:38","slug":"organizing-tip-how-to-organize-a-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/organizing-tip-how-to-organize-a-party\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Organize a Party"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/how-to-organize-a-party.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/how-to-organize-a-party.jpg 682w, https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/how-to-organize-a-party-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 682px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Wondering how to organize a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/party-planning-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"A Thoughtful Collection of Party Planning Tips\">party<\/a> at home or at work? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you looking for helpful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/10-tips-to-help-you-plan-a-large-party-or-event\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"10 Tips to Help You Plan a Large Party or Event\">party organization tips<\/a> so you can plan your upcoming event with ease? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Who doesn\u2019t love a party?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoying a party as a guest is easy. You just show up, eat, drink and be merry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But organizing a party&#8230;well that&#8217;s a different beast altogether.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, you&#8217;ll find several key points to help you organize a party.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for a step-by-step guide to help you plan that event with ease? Check out my eBook, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/how-to-plan-a-great-event-in-60-days\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How to Plan a Great Event in 60 Days eBook\"><em>How to Plan a Great Event in 60 Days.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Figure out what type of party you want to have.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What type of party do you want to hold? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You could throw a:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Surprise party<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Birthday party<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anniversary party<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Graduation party<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get well party<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Housewarming party<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Baby shower party<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engagement party<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bridal shower<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Congratulations party<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Block party<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pool party<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Costume party<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retirement party<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Farewell party<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8230;or a just because party, well, just because!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>At this point in time, it helps to have a rough idea of how many people you will want to invite to your party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Create your budget.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How much money are you willing to spend on your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/10-tips-to-help-you-plan-a-large-party-or-event\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"10 Tips to Help You Plan a Large Party or Event\">party<\/a>? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This includes invitations, food, drink, table and seat settings, decorations, music, and entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll definitely need to create a budget for yourself to keep things in check.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be brutally honest with yourself here. You don\u2019t want to end up over budget after all is said and done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the above items are the most and the least important to you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Select the venue, date, and time.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Where are you going to hold your party?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your home, a friend\u2019s home, hotel, office, banquet hall, community center, pool, park or house of worship?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Will you need to get a permit, license, or book a venue to hold the party?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On what day and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/why-you-should-take-your-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Why You Should Take Your Time\">time<\/a> are you going to hold your party?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Create a guest list. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/organizing-tip-how-make-budget\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How to Make a Budget\">budget<\/a> and venue arrangements, you&#8217;ll need to confirm a few things related to your guest list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to identify not only how many people you&#8217;ll invite, but the specific guests you&#8217;re going to invite. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How you will you invite guests? Via paper invitation, phone, text, social media application or carrier pigeon?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Will your guests be able to invite others or not?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are throwing a party on behalf of someone, be sure to ask for a list of people they\u2019d like to invite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Send Guest invitations.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What if you organized a party and no one came?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When preparing invitations, be sure to include the location, date, time, invitees, RSVP date as well as contact information, directions and any other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/stay-organized-write-notes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How to Stay Organized By Writing Yourself Notes\">notes.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Send invitations a couple of weeks in advance of your party to give people a chance to check\/clear\/hold their calendars and RSVP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make and confirm other arrangements.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you throwing a party with additional arrangements such as music and entertainment?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now\u2019s the time to make and confirm those arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pay careful attention to pricing, dates, services, and times for set-up and break-down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make a list of supplies and go shopping.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Make a list of supplies that you\u2019ll need: food, drink, beverages, decorations, place settings, and furniture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the list with you when you go shopping. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buy non-perishables first, followed by perishables as you get nearer to the party date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Give Yourself plenty of time. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always, always give yourself more time than you think you may need to set up for a party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is far easier to have much too much time on your hands than to have too little.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/7-reasons-to-be-thankful-for-clutter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"7 Reasons to Be Thankful for Clutter\">thankful<\/a> for that extra time when the decorations, food &amp; beverages, music\/entertainment take longer to prepare than expected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll also appreciate having some time to spare when you realize you need to make a last-minute trip to the store (hey, it happens!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enjoy your party. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve worked hard, now it\u2019s time to go and have some fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome your guests, enjoy food, drink, dancing, conversations and the company of one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I have an event planning guide that could help you plan your party or event. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/how-to-plan-a-great-event-in-60-days\/\" title=\"Click here to find out more.\">Click here to find out more.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you want to organize your thoughts, ideas, and plans so you can work more productively, let\u2019s talk.<\/strong>\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/theorderexpert\/pd-strategy\" title=\"Click here to schedule a strategy session with me.\">Click here to schedule a strategy session with me.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>How about you? Which of the above tips are you going to follow to help you plan your event? Leave a comment below and join in the conversation!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wondering how to organize a party at home or at work? Are you looking for helpful party organization tips so you can plan your upcoming event with ease?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":25516,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/organizing-tip-how-to-organize-a-party\/how_to_organize_a_party\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-9405\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/how_to_organize_a_party.jpg\" alt=\"How to Organize a Party\" width=\"418\" height=\"419\" \/><\/a>\n\nWho doesn\u2019t love a party?\n\nWhile enjoying a party is easy (you just show up, eat, drink and be merry), organizing a party is a different beast altogether.\n\nBelow are items to keep in mind when organizing a party.\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2>Step 1. Figure out what type of party you want to have.<\/h2>\nWhat type of party do you want to give?\n\nYou could throw a:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Surprise party<\/li>\n \t<li>Birthday party<\/li>\n \t<li>Anniversary party<\/li>\n \t<li>Graduation party<\/li>\n \t<li>Get well party<\/li>\n \t<li>Housewarming party<\/li>\n \t<li>Baby shower party<\/li>\n \t<li>Engagement party<\/li>\n \t<li>Bridal shower<\/li>\n \t<li>Congratulations party<\/li>\n \t<li>Block party<\/li>\n \t<li>Pool party<\/li>\n \t<li>Costume party<\/li>\n \t<li>Retirement party<\/li>\n \t<li>Farewell party<\/li>\n \t<li>...or a Just because party, well, just because!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n&nbsp;\n\nAt this point in time, it helps to have a rough idea of how many people you will want to invite to your party.\n\n\n<h2>Step 2. Decide on your budget.<\/h2>\nHow much are you willing to spend on invitations, food, drink, table and seat settings, decorations, music &amp; entertainment?\n\nBe brutally honest with yourself here; you don\u2019t want to end up over budget after all is said and done.\n\nWhich of the above items are the most and the least important to you?\n\n\n<h2>Step 3. Select the venue, date and time.<\/h2>\nWhere are you going to hold your party?\n\nYour home, a friend\u2019s home, hotel, office, banquet hall, community center, pool, park or house of worship?\n\nWill you need to get a permit, license, or book a venue to hold the party?\n\nOn what day and time are you going to hold your party?\n\n\n<h2>Step 4. Who are your guests?<\/h2>\nBased on your budget and venue arrangements, confirm both 1) how many people and 2) exactly who will be on your guest list. How you will you invite guests?\n\nVia paper invitation, phone, text, social media application or carrier pigeon?\n\nWill your guests be able to invite others or not?\n\nIf you are throwing a party on behalf of someone, be sure to ask for a list of people they\u2019d like to invite.\n\n\n<h2>Step 5. Send out invitations.<\/h2>\nWhat if you organized a party and no one came?\n\nWhen preparing invitations, be sure to include the location, date, time, invitees, RSVP date as well as contact information, directions and any other notes.\n\nSend invitations a couple of weeks in advance of your party to give people a chance to check\/clear\/hold their calendars and RSVP.\n\n\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2>Step 6. Make and confirm other arrangements.<\/h2>\nIf you are throwing a party with additional arrangements such as music &amp; entertainment, now\u2019s the time to make and confirm those arrangements.\n\nPay careful attention to pricing, dates, services and times for set-up and break-down.\n\n\n<h2>Step 7. Make a list of supplies and go shopping.<\/h2>\nMake a list of supplies that you\u2019ll need: food, drink, beverages (don\u2019t forget the ice!), decorations, place settings, furniture, etc.\n\nTake the list with you when shopping and buy non-perishables first, followed by perishables as you get nearer to the party date.\n\n\n<h2>Step 8. Get a head start on setting up.<\/h2>\nAlways, always give yourself more time than you think you may need to set up for a party; it is easier to have much too much time on your hands than too little.\n\nYou\u2019ll be thankful for that extra time when the decorations, food &amp; beverages, music\/entertainment take longer to prepare than expected, and when you realize you need to make a last-minute trip to the store (hey, it happens!)\n\n\n<h2>Step 9. It\u2019s party time!<\/h2>\nYou\u2019ve worked hard, now it\u2019s time to go and have some fun.\n\nWelcome your guests, enjoy food, drink, dancing, conversations and the company of one another.\n\n\n\n<em>Now to you...what type of party are you planning?<\/em> <em>What's your biggest concern in organizing the party to make sure everything runs smoothly? 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