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Great Party Ideas 10 Tips for the Ultimate Party All Events General Party Tips
The experts at SeniorEntertainer.org know all the secret elements - and the "not-so-secret" ones too - all to help you plan the ultimate party that is perfectly you! Use these 10 essential elements to create the perfect day for you and your guests.
1. Generously Invite Writing the guest list... what a challenge! How do you agree on whom to invite and still stay within your budget? Here's the bottom line. You are preparing for this important day of your life, in the end only one thing will matter - who do you love, who is in your extended family? We encourage you to invite every person you love. Your guests are the focal point of this special day. Cut back on the cost of the dinner, limit the hours of the open bar, but don't cross off names. As you fondly remember your party, you will not remember the per-person cost. You will remember glowing faces of the people celebrating your special occasion... the buzz at the party... the clink of toasting glasses throughout the room congratulating your special guest! The extra veggie platter, shrimp apps, and extravagant centerpiece won't be the center of attention - the people will be.
2. Designate Your Celebratory Space Before you plan your party know exactly where you want people to mix and mingle. Fantastic parties brim with family and friends who feel comfortable, meet, talk, dance, and become acquainted with one another. Don't let guests leave early, slip away to check out the impressive surroundings of your location, or run outside for a smoke and then never come back to join the party. Define the space with ribbons or closed doors. Don't be afraid to close off certain areas or rooms. The liveliest parties have a common area where guests are mingling and activities are taking place. A designated space ensures guests catch and capture each wonderful moment as it unfolds.
3. Special Activities Just For The Joy Of It Remember, 80% of your guests won't know each other. The greatest memories are the new friendships and extended family bonds created at your party. Use interactive games, specialty dances, bold announcements, or fun activities to break the ice and help people get to know one other. Suddenly you'll see people laughing and enjoying themselves instead of feeling shy or retreating on the sidelines.
4. Let Go, Have Fun & Toss Your Worries Aside The host sets the stage and the tone for your party. This is the time and place for you to let go, have fun, and toss any last minute worries aside. Let the months of planning and masterful professionals you've selected take over and do what they do best. You only have one job - to have fun. Show up and celebrate! If you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed, your guests will sense it and feel uncomfortable too. You have the power and pleasure to give your guests permission to let loose and have a great time!
5. Dance Your Little Heart Out One saucy shoe must be the first to step out on the dance floor. Guests will be looking to you for permission and timing to dance. As soon as you get up and dance, they'll let loose and do a little rumba too! People are typically shy and most guests are very careful not to offend or overstep their boundaries. Plan to play music you love so you are comfortable. Your physical cues can create a safe space for them to dance, toe-tap, celebrate, toast, and party. Watch friends and family get up and dance, thoroughly enjoy themselves, then talk about what a fabulous party it was in the morning.
6. Embellish, Adorn, and Decorate The décor sets the mood at the party. Simple décor is not only best, it is marvelously elegant. Elegant doesn't have to mean expensive. Think sentimental instead of expensive and you'll amaze yourself with the brilliant ideas that come to mind. Use your imagination and let your creativity take over.
7. Invite Groups of People That Know Each Other No doubt your guests will be coming from many different walks of life - but the more people you bring together with common bonds - the more alive the party will be. People feel safest when they are surrounded by people and situations that are familiar to them. Watch the twinkle in the eyes of your family members sparkle as they greet familiar faces from way back when. Notice work friends create a "tribe" of sorts and fill up the dance floor. Birds of a feather do flock together. Invite groups of people that know each other and see a warm, wonderful, and happy vibe wash over the party.
8. Serve Thirst Quenching Libations Every party should have beer, wine, or alcoholic beverages available. Hesitant??? Think again. Cocktails loosen people up and lessen inhibitions. Even people who do not drink, often make exceptions at parties. Keep the cost down. Serve beer on tap, inexpensive bottles of wine (Charles Shaw for $1.99/bottle), or have a "cash only" bar with free soft drinks and water. All the fun at a fraction of the cost.
9. Early Notice and Save The Date Announcements Your invitees won't want to miss your special event, but with very busy schedules advance notice is not a luxury - it's required. Invite people well in advance. 30% of guests that don't show decline because they didn't get enough advance notice. Send an electronic "save the date" message via email or try a unique and money saving "save the date" photo postcard for as little as $.65 a card including postage. Avoid disappointing "Will Not Attends' that arrive late in the mail or worse yet embarrassing "Yes" response cards from people who don't show up. As rude as this is, people hate to say no. Giving people advance notice - a minimum of 3 weeks - will minimize disappointment and embarrassment and bring all your favorite people together.
10. Use The One Hour Gathering Rule Party "kick-off" starts one hour after the official start time. Many people will show up late so use the one hour "gathering rule" to account for lateness and all the other influences out of your control... traffic, distance, directions, babysitters, weather, and other unknowns. Begin with an intimate one-hour cocktail to entertain before the party officially starts. Play inviting music and host an open bar if you choose. Because most guests will arrive late, serve food or appetizers toward the end of the "gathering hour." This will give the effect of a perfectly planned and welcoming entrance.
Bonus Tip, let the Entertainer do what he does best. You've hired the best and planned well in advance. Let your vision come together as the reality of this marvelous day unfolds. Hear each and every guest say, "It was the best time since we can remember!" Andrea Wolf.
Go to http://www.SeniorEntertainer.org to review our services. Owner and author Robert Houle writes the popular "The Dr. Is In" column for the American DJ Association magazine.
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Written by SeniorDJs.com of Costa Mesa, CA
Party Planning Ideas All Events General Party Tips
by Bob Houle
Contrary to most people's intuition, the way to host a really great party is to organize, organize, organize. Determine your budget well in advance, send out invitations or e-vites so you know who's showing up, and hire great coordinators and entertainers. If you get the planning done correctly, you'll be able to sit back and really enjoy your party rather than fretting about the logistics the whole time.
Whether you're holding a large party--like a wedding reception or corporate function--or an intimate gathering, the key to cutting back on costs is planning for the space and for the number of invitees. You can save on food costs without sacrificing quality by bumping up the scale of your appetizers and cutting back on the entrees. A few well-placed chicken tandoori skewers and shrimp cocktails should be enough to sate the appetites of many of your guests, for instance.
Fun Party Planning Ideas
Another great party planning idea is to use your event space to best advantage. If you're hosting at someone's house, for instance, you can set up a bar, rearrange furniture, and cordon off certain rooms prior to the event. If you're renting a public space, you can work with an on-site representative to minimize logistical hassles and iron out their rules and your responsibilities
Finally, it's always great to hire a DJ to play music, coordinate activities, and host speakers and contests.
At SeniorEntertainer.org, our entertainment professionals have brought joy and fun to over 4,000 parties over the past 14 years. We know how to have a good time and how to help you and your party goers enjoy yourselves to the max at your event. So contact us, the fun experts, today to start planning the party of a lifetime.
Written by SeniorDJs.com of Costa Mesa, CA
Party Planning Ideas All Events General Party Tips
by Bob Houle
Contrary to most people's intuition, the way to host a really great party is to organize, organize, organize. Determine your budget well in advance, send out invitations or e-vites so you know who's showing up, and hire great coordinators and entertainers. If you get the planning done correctly, you'll be able to sit back and really enjoy your party rather than fretting about the logistics the whole time.
Whether you're holding a large party--like a wedding reception or corporate function--or an intimate gathering, the key to cutting back on costs is planning for the space and for the number of invitees. You can save on food costs without sacrificing quality by bumping up the scale of your appetizers and cutting back on the entrees. A few well-placed chicken tandoori skewers and shrimp cocktails should be enough to sate the appetites of many of your guests, for instance.
Fun Party Planning Ideas
Another great party planning idea is to use your event space to best advantage. If you're hosting at someone's house, for instance, you can set up a bar, rearrange furniture, and cordon off certain rooms prior to the event. If you're renting a public space, you can work with an on-site representative to minimize logistical hassles and iron out their rules and your responsibilities
Finally, it's always great to hire a DJ to play music, coordinate activities, and host speakers and contests.
At SeniorEntertainer.org, our entertainment professionals have brought joy and fun to over 4,000 parties over the past 14 years. We know how to have a good time and how to help you and your party goers enjoy yourselves to the max at your event. So contact us, the fun experts, today to start planning the party of a lifetime.
Written by SeniorDJs.com of Costa Mesa, CA
Corporate Party DJs All Events General Party Tips
Corporate parties don't have to be stiff events. Indeed, with the right entertainment professionals by your side, you can create a fun and magical environment for your corporate party. The trick is to understand the dynamic of your guests and to react to that dynamic appropriately. For instance, if you're hosting an event between your firm and a client firm, you may want ambient background music to facilitate an almost meeting-like environment.
On the other hand, if you're looking to reward your team for a job well done or to celebrate a retirement or promotion, you may want a more rowdy affair. You can trust the professionals at SeniorEntertainer.org to make your corporate event truly something special. In addition to being "fun experts," we arrive on time, play a staggering selection of music, and coordinate well with other on-site activities.
Turning Your Corporate Party into a Bash
We can also MC guest speakers, host prize giveaways or employee recognition awards, and direct contests. We're not shy, and we work well in any context. Indeed, we can service intimate corporate affairs and large-scale events with equal acumen. That said, especially if you're entertaining a large number of people, it's a good idea to contact us far in advance--we have only a limited number of DJs and sound and lighting systems available, so book early.
We are also great entertainment "idea people." If your corporate event planner is jammed, we are more than happy to help brainstorm activities or novel ways of coordinating your event. Unlike bands, singers, or other mobile entertainers, we require very little lead time, and we can adapt quickly and seamlessly to your event set up--call or e-mail today to learn more.
Written by SeniorDJs.com of Costa Mesa, CA
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