Planning your Party – part 1

Throwing a party is meant to be fun, but somehow it’s always stressful. You want your party to stand out. It doesn’t matter if it’s a Christmas party, a birthday party, a retirement party. All parties share certain things that help them go. So this is a 2 part blog to help you plan your perfect party.

Choose a theme.

Do this first.. Even if the theme is ‘no theme” at least you will know what you are doing. Themes can be anything from 80s music, to fancy dress. They can be simple or complicated. This is why it’s so important to have a clear idea of what kind of party you want to throw. If it’s high glam black and white, then your décor and music and even your food is going to be different from if it’s hippie dippy. Below is a list of 5 possible themes you can adopt for your perfect party.

 

1. Glamorous and Glittering:

• Dress code: Black tie or cocktail.
• Decor: Crystal, silver and gold accents, and floral arrangements.
• Food and drink: Champagne, smoked salmon and other upscale options.
• Music: Classic jazz, contemporary R&B, or upbeat pop.

2. Bohemian Rhapsody:

• Dress code: Free-spirited and eclectic fashion.
• Decor: Macrame, dreamcatchers, floral crowns, and earthy color palettes.
• Food and drink: Fresh, organic options and signature cocktails.
• Music: Acoustic, folk, or world music.

3. Vintage Vogue:

• Dress code: 1920s, 1950s, or 1970s inspired outfits.
• Decor: Vinyl records, vintage props, great wigs.
• Food and drink: Classic cocktails and finger foods.
• Music: Swing, big band, or disco.

4. Tropical Paradise:

• Dress code: Bright colors, floral prints, sarongs
• Decor: Palm trees, tropical flowers, hanging lanterns, and ocean-inspired accents.
• Food and drink: Refreshing cocktails, grilled food, and tropical fruit.
• Music: Reggae, calypso, or Latin.

5. Modern Minimalist:

• Dress code: Sleek and sophisticated attire.
• Decor: Clean lines, neutral colors, and functional furniture.
• Food and drink: Contemporary cuisine and stylish cocktails.
• Music: House, techno, or electronic.

Write your guest list

Make sure that your venue is big enough. Here at Burnage Rugby Club we have capacity from 75 all the way up to 600. Try and make sure that everyone invited gets along and that you won’t be in trouble for forgetting someone. 

Work out your budget

Work out how much money you have to spend and what you need to spend it on. Venue, Catering, flowers, extras. Will there be party games? Burnage Rugby Club is very competitively priced as a party venue, so click the link below to get a quote.

Choose your venue

Think about how people will get there. Burnage Rugby club has great and extensive parking including disabled spaces, so is perfect for anyone who wants to drive, and for elderly or disabled guests. It also has indoor and outdoor spaces so can be perfectly tailored to your needs.

Send out invitations.

Make sure you do this in plenty of time so that people aren’t already booked up.

After that you are good to go! Check out the next blog for tips on how to dress your venue and prepare to party!  Click on the link below to see what Burnage has to offer.

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