Tips to Plan for a Birthday Party

by Jose Malave I am an author.

Planning a birthday party isn’t that difficult. Avoid needless worry by following these easy steps.

The key to planning a successful birthday party is by planning way in advance and making lists. Take time to plan ahead as putting something together at the last minute is sure to cause stress. Talking about a list, it will keep you focused and you won’t forget things. Start to plan at least a month in advance.

1. First and foremost, decide on the date, time and place. It is important that you know when and where to invite your guest- crucial information for your invitations. Consider what food you want to serve when deciding the time- whether you want your party to be an afternoon party or at a particular mealtime. Then comes the decision about where to have your party. While you are deciding on the date, time and place- go ahead and make a tentative guest list.

2. The next step is to decide the theme- a key factor in choosing your invitations. It’s better that you discuss with other family members and come to a decision as these days there are decorations, tableware, and favors available for almost anything you can think of, and for any age.

3. The guest list is a crucial step which will not only give you an idea of how many people might be coming to your party and you can plan the food amounts accordingly, but also help in sending invitations so you don’t forget anyone.

4. Now is the time to get your invitations ready as you are aware of the date, time, place and theme.

5. The next step is choosing your party menu. When it comes to selecting a menu, consider the time of the day. Better you plan it well ahead, write it down, and make a grocery list of all ingredients you'll need. Shop early and enlist help of family members. After you’ve zeroed in on the type of food you want to serve, make a list of dishes or refreshments that fit. For example, you could just serve potato chips, nuts, mints, ice cream, and birthday cake if your party is scheduled in the afternoon; in the evening you might want to serve something else.

6. Last, but not the least a birthday party is incomplete without a cake. You can either make the birthday cake yourself (get prepared ahead of time) or can order it from a local bakery or grocery store (make sure to order early).

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