A stress-free guide to organising a party
Throwing a party can be daunting. With many details to plan and organise, it’s best if you start the preparation early instead of leaving it to the last minute. Start by creating an event timeline and checklist so you’ll have a clear view of what (and when) needs to happen, this will prevent yourself from getting into a hectic rush and forgetting important details. Remember, parties and celebrations are about bringing people together and creating/celebrating happy moments in life. Keep that in mind, and you’re already on your way to throwing an awesome party!
Don’t be intimidated by the idea of entertaining a crowd. Follow our easy guide to planning a party that is enjoyable for you and your guest.
1. Pick a party theme
You know the occasion, now it’s time to set the mood and tone of your party by establishing a theme. Whether it’s a Mexican fiesta, white Christmas gala, game night or a unicorn themed party for your little one, setting a direction for everyone to follow is a crucial step in making your soirée a success. A theme will help you decide on colour schemes, decorations and food. That’s half the battle won!
Most parties usually fall into a few categories, and that includes children’s birthday parties, adult birthday parties, milestone celebrations and even seasonal gatherings.
2. Prepare invitations and thank you notes (and make it cute!)
Well, you can't throw a party if you don’t have guests. To prevent conflicting schedules and last-minute cancellations, we recommend sending out your invites at least three weeks before the occasion. The more informative and creative your party invite is, the higher the chance of your guests showing up. There are tons of free invitation makers out there on the Internet, so get surfing to find one that works for you.
Thank you notes are a great way to tie off your party! It’s a thoughtful gesture to show your appreciation to your guests, especially if everyone attending are close friends or family. You can get blank pre-made cards and include a short personalised message or craft handmade ones that are simple but heartfelt.
3. Check your tableware and supplies
Important tip: Prepare extra plates and cutleries, because you’ll never know when someone is having too much fun that they would drop their fork! In addition to tableware, cleaning supplies are equally as important. Make sure to check your stock of napkins, tissues, wet wipes and trash bags before the actual day of the party. To save you the hassle, you can order them online from shops like Mtrade and have them delivered to your doorstep.
If you do find yourself running out of supplies during the party, don’t panic. You can simply order various household essentials like kitchen towels, gloves, biodegradable plates and batteries from pandamart. You don’t have to worry and stress about the mess because pandamart will make sure to deliver your goods within 20 minutes. Phew, what a lifesaver, right?
4. Decorate your party
Here’s the fun part and where you let your creativity shine. A party just wouldn’t be a party without decorations! From colourful balloons, streamers, one-of-a-kind garlands, confetti, Chinese lanterns to a giant piñata, the options are endless.
If you want to browse before making a decision, head to Party Wholesale Centre for inspiration and to find a huge variety of decorations and party props. Want to create the perfect backdrop for a photo booth? Think about dangling tassels, funky party hats, paper fans and unique cutouts.
5. Give out door gifts or party favours
Giving a small token of appreciation to your guests from attending your event is always a nice touch. It doesn’t have to be fancy or expensive, and you can also include something that can be kept as a keepsake (hand-held fan, button badges, you get the idea). Looking for something simple and sweet? Chocolate bars, candy or soft buttery cookies can be the perfect party favours for your guests to bring home.
6. Food and drinks
Get the party started with a delicious selection of appetizers and refreshing beverages. Finger foods make for great snacks for any parties and celebrations. Easy to serve and eat, with very little mess.
Cakes and desserts are definite crowd-pleasers. You can bake one yourself, or if you don’t have the time to do so, Emicakes and Baskin Robbins carry a great range of delicious, mouth-watering and indulgent cakes that are sure to delight. They are also available on pandamart. With same-day delivery, we will make sure that your goodies are freshly-made and delivered to your event safely.
Remember to keep your guest list in mind when deciding on what food and drinks to serve at your party. Some of your guests may have certain dietary restrictions or allergies that you need to be mindful of. You may have to serve dishes that cater to those who follow a vegetarian, halal, kosher or alcohol-free diet.
7. Gifts
Planning for the perfect party can be very time-consuming and you might not have the time to go gift shopping. A quick fix to this problem is to order the gifts online from your favourite shops and have them delivered to the venue. It’s that easy! This way, you have one less thing to worry about and you can simply focus on hosting the party.
Flowers are beautiful and can be a charming gift for your loved ones. They have a language of their own – where particular kinds of flowers and arrangements denote certain sentiments and emotions. Whether it’s for romancing your significant other, expressing gratitude, or congratulating your best friend, this might be a good time to learn how to speak the language of flowers and understand how different flowers mean different things. With same-day flower delivery, you can get the perfect bouquet delivered to you, just in time for the party.
Whether it’s a 50 th birthday celebration, Christmas party or a casual get together with friends, create your own checklist and cheat sheet to make party planning more enjoyable and memorable. Have fun with it! If you need more party supplies, food and drinks, head to pandamart or foodpanda for your delivery needs.