Planning a party can be stressful, for many people. Here are some of the tricks that the experts use:
Enjoy Yourself-
Plan ahead well enough or hire the right professionals to make sure that you do not have to work at your own party. You will have a much better time if you are laughing and mingling versus working. Plus, it is YOU that everyone came to see, anyway! Plan ahead for this.
Let's Chat-
Remember to create seating areas that promote conversational flow for your guests. Make it easy for your guests to get to know one another simply because of where they are sitting. Lounge-style party rental furniture is great for this and it looks fabulous!
Looks Delicious-
When it comes to the food, presentation is key - even with the most basic fare. The experts create added visual interest at buffets and food stations by creating height. They do this by using a variety of box sizes that they insert on the table under the tablecloth or draping. This provides a different levels on which they can place their food trays. Also, they frequently stage the areas by adding in plant life and other non-traditional decor for a spark of interest.
All's Well-
Avoid sharing detail with your guests about the plans that did not work out. For the appearance of success, do not share those dirty details. Only you know what went wrong. Everyone else thinks you planned a flawless party. Let's keep it that way.
Check back regularly for more tips and ideas!
-Kate Capshaw, Event Planner & Fundraiser
