Party Panic: 6 Time-Sensitive Tips For the Last-Minute Party Planner

Planning a party can be difficult at the best of times, but when you only have a short time-frame, it becomes even more challenging.

However, if you want to throw a party that everyone remembers for the right reasons, you can’t crumble under the pressure! Below, we reveal some top tips for planning the perfect party within a tight time-frame.

Host the party at your house

You probably don’t have enough time to find a suitable venue, so why not host the party at your house? This will make your life a lot easier. Plus, if the weather is nice, you can take the party outdoors. There is no need to go mad in terms of decorations, as you will only be wasting valuable money and time. Instead, a few decorations will be more than sufficient.

Lighting works wonders when creating the correct ambience, so focus on this first and foremost. Once you have done that, you can then add a little bit of décor in the form of bunting and pompoms, or something similar.

Send invitations

Send invitations as soon as possible. You are already working on a tight deadline, and you do not want to run the risk of people being too busy to attend.

Don’t worry about sending paper invites in the post – why not send an invite via email or Facebook? It will be much quicker.

Make sure there is good entertainment

It does not matter whether you have a few months or a few weeks to plan a party; if you want it to be a success, good entertainment is a must.

There are many different options you have a disposal. You may be able to hire a DJ on short notice. Having good music is a key ingredient at any party. Another option is hiring a photo booth. This is a great option because it provides plenty of fun while giving all guests something to remember the party by. Plus, as you are hiring equipment rather than personnel, you may find it easier to sort on short notice.

Get the drinks menu right

Now is not the time to fuss over extravagant cocktails; get the basics right.

Make sure there is a selection of the most popular drinks for people to enjoy. You will need a good assortment of soft drinks, as well as wine, beer, and a few of the most popular spirits, such as vodka.

Opt for a buffet

A buffet is the best type of food to plan for a party when you don’t have too much time.

Don’t put too much pressure on yourself by promising an evening of fine dining. With a buffet, you can create a variety of dishes that are quick and easy to make, and everyone can help himself or herself. Take advantage of premade treats from the supermarket, and make use of your slow cooker so that you can get on with other tasks.

Clean your house

Cleaning your house is much more important than investing in fancy decorations.

You are probably not going to have the time to clean every room in the house, however, and you don’t need to. Instead focus on the rooms your guests are going to be using, such as the dining area, hallway, living room, kitchen and bathroom. You can leave the bedrooms how they are – simply shut the door.

Finally, try to enjoy yourself!

Your guests are going to have much more fun if you do. Once the guests arrive, all the hard work is done, and there is nothing left you can fret over, so make sure you get into the party spirit. You deserve it!

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