So many ideas, so creative, so pretty, so professionally photographed. It’s so easy to scroll through Instagram or Pinterest and get a little overwhelmed. I love brainstorming because it makes me realize that I’m more creative than I think I am. Hooray you! You made it through the party fundamentals, so now you get to do some of the fun stuff: brainstorming all the details of your party. If you need to declutter (and I always do), start now and do a little every day. If you need to mark any areas off limits, how will you do that?.Will you need folding tables or rental chairs?.Will you need to remove or protect furniture?.What is required to make your space party-ready?.Which room or rooms? Or, which outside spaces?.I’m going to assume that you’ll host this party at home and inside. Also make sure to jot down addresses (or, email addresses) for sending invitations. Write down your list by family and count the total number of adults and kids.Your space – how many guests will comfortably fit inside your house?.Your budget – how many guests can you afford to feed and decorate for and give party favors?.How big will your party be? Will it be a few neighbors or a big family bash and all of your kids’ friends? Your guest list should be determined by several things: If your budget is more comfortable, you may be able to opt for a few investment pieces and to purchase more services.Īs we go along, I’ll try to make both budget-friendly and budget-roomy suggestions.If your budget is tight,you’ll want to look for free Halloween printables and take a DIY route for most decisions.I always want you to establish a party budget, because it drives so many of your other decisions. It’s a free bonus you get when you sign up to receive emails about my latest blog posts. I used the brainstorming sheet from my Party Planning Cheat Sheets. Here’s a pic of my own Halloween party brainstorming. If you need inspiration, I’d really encourage you to brainstorm your own ideas (see below) or do some exploring - not shopping quite yet - at the craft store or antique shop or pumpkin patch to get your creative wheels turning. Maybe you’re having a costume party, or a pumpkin carving party, or a little monsters party. Are you famous for your annual haunted house? You clearly need to host an “open house.” Having a sharp focus makes all your decisions easier and will keep you from over-shopping. Obviously, you’re hosting a Halloween themed party, but life will be so much easier on you if you narrow down that theme. An October birthday might include a lunch if it will be a longer party with lots of activities, but otherwise, serving a dessert table only is a great way to help control your budget.(The kids will be so excited they won’t eat much, but they still need something other than candy in their bellies.) If you plan a pre-trick or treating party, serve a light dinner.If you want to serve only a dessert table, opt for a pre-Halloween party and host your party in the afternoon.Keep in mind that the time of your party makes a difference in your menu. In any case, your first decisions are the day and time of your party.
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