Everyone likes to party regardless of their age. It is an amazing way to blow off some steam and catch a break from the worries of the world. But there is a widely prevalent misconception regarding throwing parties that it has to cost you a fortune. To some extent, that is true. Of course, you have to spend some money but that doesn’t mean you can’t have some fun while on a budget. On that note, let us take a look at some ways to organize a party that isn’t a burden on the pocket.
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Location
If you are throwing a party early in the evening, you could plan a picnic cum party in a park. For example, invite your guests to a park and as it goes dark you can turn up the music for dancing. This will save you the time and cost of decorating your home. Sometimes, reserving a space in the restaurant can cost you overall less than planning a party entirely at home.
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Online Invitations
Printing out invitation cards is old school nowadays and costs a lot to get a fancy invitation card. Instead, you can try informing your guests online. To make things even more creative, design a card online with creative tools and send it to your guests via e-mail, chat or social media.
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Save on the supplies
Instead of going too high maintenance with the party supplies, keep it to the basics and avoid going for too expensive supplies. For example, instead of glass utensils, you can go for plastic or disposable plates and glasses. You can also find some really cheap party supplies online at My Party Monster.
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Cutting costs of food and drinks
A party is about having fun, not about a full-fledged meal. This is something that every host should keep in mind. Your guests are here to make some memories and relax. Overall, your party should be appealing. But when it comes to spending on food and drinks, instead of exotic cocktails and mocktails, you can have regular drinks. Similarly, you can replace the main course with some snacks.
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Time of party
If you are planning a kids’ party select the time slot such that no one expects you to provide lunch or dinner. For example, you can invite kids over for some snacks, play activities and music from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Snacks such as cookies, chips, etc with ice cream as dessert will be admired by kids and will be feasible to you financially.
You don’t have to break the bank for an amazing, lively party. It all comes down to how much fun your guests are having and whether they are comfortable. Even though the thought of being on a budget for a party doesn’t seem to be super exciting but once you figure out a way to loosen up without loosening up your purse strings, your life will become much easier.