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Bring out Your Inner Party Planner!?
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 If you’re looking to throw together the
party of the century without a ton of
prep time, don’t sweat it! You just need
to be a girl with a plan if you want it
to be spectacularly successful.
Permission, Please
Be sure to get the OK nod from your
parents before giving the shout-out
“Party at my place!” It’s their house,
and you might need them for some moolah
or even to supervise and help you shop
for stuff.
Do Your Homework!
No, we’re not talking about catching up
on that science project. Figure out what
items you’ll need and how much it’ll
cost so you don’t come out unprepared.
Grab a notebook to make some lists:
invite list, shopping list, to-do list,
etc.
Look Who’s Coming?
Unless you want to have a full-blown
huge party, we recommend that you invite
no more than, say, a dozen close
friends. A fairly small get-together
means less food (and less money spent).
Get Down to the Deets
Plan out these questions in that
notebook:
- Will you decorate with a theme?
- What food will you serve?
- Will there be a dress code?
- Which songs do you want on the party
playlist?
- What games and activities will you
have?
- Are you passing out party favors?
Just the Right Invite
Forget snail mail. Simply send a punchy
e-mail or text message. Be sure to
include all the details: who (that would
be you), what kind of party, where, what
day and time, dress code and if guests
should bring anything. Ask friends to
RSVP so you’ll know how many to expect.
Get Prepped … and Pumped
Break out your music and crank it up
while you get your place party-ready the
day before the event. Tidy up and get
your decorations up. Arrange chairs in
groups or pairs to encourage guests to
sit and chat. Clear an area of the floor
if you plan to have dancing. Put out any
necessary items, such as favors and
games. Get make-ahead dishes oven-ready.
It’s Party Time!
It’s the big day: Turn on the tunes, get
your food ready to serve and let the fun
begin! Oh, and have a camera handy.
You’ll want memories of these rockin’
good times.
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