-How to host the best party on your budget
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Planning to host a party? but budget is literally chump change?
Planning a party is a lot of fun, if its a cocktail party, even more fun, but it also requires a lot of research and planning. If you want to make sure your guests have a great time, but dont want to spend a lot of money on entertainment or food, try planning a party on a budget. There are several ways to do this without sacrificing quality, and you can even make your party a fundraiser for a cause you care about. Arrange a game night at your house instead of a traditional movie night.
Yes, planning a party is indeed fun, but the hard part is finding the money to do it. Luckily, you can host an epic party without breaking the bank! This article will show you how to have a great party on a budget, without sacrificing quality or guest experience. Youll learn the dos and donts of hosting a successful party, including how to find cheap or free decorations, hire a DJ, and feed your guests without breaking the bank.
Planning and hosting a party dont have to cost a fortune. In this guide, well show you how to host a good party on a budget of $50 per head (including food and drinks). Youll be able to impress your friends, invite a few people you dont know, and still have some money left over.
When planning a party, the first thing you need to do is determine how much money you have to spend. For example, if you want to host a gala with a budget of $50 per person, you can still hire a professional DJ, use high-quality decorations, and have a great time. When you start planning your party, figure out how much money you have to spend on the theme, the entertainment, and the food.
Now let's think of a lower budget than $50, well you still can host a great party, if you plan cleverly and look for options around you. Maybe an aspiring DJ in your neighbourhood? or a budding musician who could help for small money?
Simple steps to follow to plan a more detailed, more successful party with a very low budget,
1. Keep your guest list small and carefully select your guests.
2. Make your own invitations.
3. Use free printable to decorate.
4. Pick a theme you already have decorations for.
5. Have the party at your house.
6. Don't party at meal time.
Keep your guest list small and carefully select your guests
The key to a successful yet low budget party is to invite people you know and trust. When planning a party, keep your guest list small so you can have close interaction with your guests. This will make your guests feel more comfortable, and will ensure that everyone has a great time.
Invite people you know and trust. This will minimize the risk of them cancelling at the last minute, which will save you time and money.
Plan a small guest list. The fewer people who know about your party, the better your chances of having a secret that lasts. This will also make your party feel more intimate, which will allow you to better connect with your guests.
If you want to try and invite more people, start with a smaller group, and then invite some of the people you invited to expand your guest list. This will allow you to get a better feel for who will bring the right vibe to your party.
Make your own invitations
One way to save money and stay on budget is to make your own invitations for your party. This will allow you to customize the invitation and save money on paper costs. You can also use free printables to decorate your invitations. Some printables come in different colours, which is a nice touch when you're using a budget.
You can use free printables, like Word documents, to customize your invitations. This will allow you to customize your invites without spending a lot of money. This will also allow you to use the same invitations for future parties, which will save you time and money.
Print on card stock instead of using stickers. This will also help to keep your budget under control.
If you are into graphic designing or at least can manage a little bit of Illustration Software like Adobe Illustrator or Inkscape, you can create your own using these design programs. There are plenty of free vectors that you can import and modify to your need.
Use free printable to decorate
When planning a party, one of the most difficult decisions is what decorations to use. Using free printable to create decorations instead of buying expensive printed sticker can save a lot of money. Free printable are freely available on many free vector and stock photo websites, and can be used as is, or modified in the same Illustration software used to create the invitations, to create decorations for the party. T
his saves a lot of time and money, but requires some know-how and Illustration software to use. Opting for card stock paper instead of printable sticker stock also saves a lot of money.\
Pick a theme you already have decorations for
Youve got a party to host, and you want it to be a good one. But with a limited budget and so many things to buy and do, youre not sure where to start. Dont worry”hosting a party doesnt have to empty your life savings. You can save money while still planning a fun event by picking a theme you already have decorations for, or finding ways to repurpose things you already own.
Have the party at your house
Hiring a caterer or theme park is often expensive, and you can be left with a bad taste in your mouth if the service isn't up to snuff. On the other hand, hosting a party at home is much cheaper and gives you complete control over the service and the experience your guests have. You can also customize your experience to suit your tastes and preferences, and you don't have to worry about getting bad service or food. Head over to any local home supply store and you'll find a wide variety of themes and décor to outfit your space, or you can simply use your imagination to come up with something that suits your tastes and budget.
Don't party at meal time
Instead of planning a formal meal, plan a series of cocktail parties. Invite a group of friends over for a few drinks, and then have a snack or two. If you have a large space, set up several areas where your guests can hang out and enjoy the drinks and snacks.
This keeps your food costs low, and it also allows you to save time and money by avoiding meal times. Set up a bar where your guests can either mix their own drinks or you serve them those big batch cocktails you have kept pre-mixed in batches, ready to serve. Instead of serving a giant meal, set up a buffet where your guests can help themselves to snacks that go with the drinks and wines.
Instead of serving a dessert, serve coffee or tea. This way, you don't have to spend a lot of money on food, but you still get to serve your guests drinks that they'll enjoy.
To avoid partying at meal time, think of planning for a cocktail party, make a list of easy cocktail recipes, and snacks and read further on how to organise a cocktail party for further pointers on a cocktail party or a pool party.
Use the dollar store for party supplies
We all want to throw the best party possible on our budget, but sometimes the only thing standing between us and a party complete with appetizers and drinks is a few dollars. That's where the dollar store comes in. You can find almost everything you need for a party at the dollar store, from plates and napkins to decorations and party favours. Just make sure you buy the quality dollar store products so your guests don't notice a difference.
Make it a Pot Luck Party
If your party time overlaps one of the meal times, instead of going for a multi course meal, go for a main course and ask others to bring side dishes. It will take time to adjust to the idea but it works much better, especially if you plan to serve drinks and desserts as well. It will also allow you to stretch your budget for food and liquor. Make it a pot luck party; it will take far less time to set up and will be easier to clean up.
Go for Cocktails and avoid exotic booze
Go for Cocktails and avoid exotic booze for your party. There are plenty of cocktails that are delicious and perfect for a party but do not require exotic liqueurs and rare liquors. You can mix and present exotic cocktails with the regular Vodka, Rum and Whiskey that you probably already have in your home.
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When there is no specific glass suggested for a cocktail, it's up to you to chose a glass.
Either you just go ahead and serve using any glass available to you following these simple rules
A. Go for Tall or Collins Glasses, Highball Glasses or even Hurricane Glasses for cocktails with loads of non-alcoholic mixes, and those that require crushed or cubed ices,
B. But if your cocktail is aromatic and liqueur based, and has a complex character that must reach the nose use a wide mouthed Cocktail Glass.
C. Red Wine Glasses for cocktails that have a Red Wine as the base spirit. Red Wine Glasses have a wider mouth and a long stem, so that the wine can be swirled an aerated to release the aroma while the long stem keeps the fingers away and avoid quick warming of the wine.
D. White Wine Glasses for cocktails with a White Wine base, since White Wines must not be aerated as much as a Red Wines, since they oxidise fast when in contact with air, White Wine glassware, in contrast to the wide mouthed bowl of a Red Wine Glassware, is narrow with a narrow mouth. A White Wine has much lighter and delicate notes and the narrow mouth and less surface area in contact with air helps retain the aroma.
E. If your cocktail is based on a Sparkling Wine like Champagne then a Flute Glass is more suitable since a Sparkling Wine is a White Wine with a secondary fermentation that produces the bubbles, and the narrow mouth flute prevents the bubbles from escaping.
F. If it's winter and you are in the mood for some hot cocktails like the Irish Coffee or Hot Toddy, go for the Irish Coffee Glass, it has a heat resistant glass and a handle.
G. Martini Glasses for Martinis or "Tinis" in general, but since these glasses have fallen off of favour these days, a Cocktail Glass will be good too.
H. IF you are serving Margaritas, don't look for Margarita Glass if you don't have one at home, Double Old Fashioned Glass or other glasses are more common these days, for serving Margaritas.
I. If you are the adventurous one, and are serving shots or shooters, of course the Shot Glass is your choice of glass,
J. Finally, if you are going all out and serving depth charges and car bomb shots, all you need is a Double Old Fashioned Glass or a Beer Mug for the beer and a shot glass to drop the bomb in.Simple Guide to Cocktail Glassware
When there is no specific glass suggested for a cocktail, it's up to you to chose a glass.
Either you just go ahead and serve using any glass available to you following these simple rules
A. Go for Tall or Collins Glasses, Highball Glasses or even Hurricane Glasses for cocktails with loads of non-alcoholic mixes, and those that require crushed or cubed ices,
B. But if your cocktail is aromatic and liqueur based, and has a complex character that must reach the nose use a wide mouthed Cocktail Glass.
C. Red Wine Glasses for cocktails that have a Red Wine as the base spirit. Red Wine Glasses have a wider mouth and a long stem, so that the wine can be swirled an aerated to release the aroma while the long stem keeps the fingers away and avoid quick warming of the wine.
D. White Wine Glasses for cocktails with a White Wine base, since White Wines must not be aerated as much as a Red Wines, since they oxidise fast when in contact with air, White Wine glassware, in contrast to the wide mouthed bowl of a Red Wine Glassware, is narrow with a narrow mouth. A White Wine has much lighter and delicate notes and the narrow mouth and less surface area in contact with air helps retain the aroma.
E. If your cocktail is based on a Sparkling Wine like Champagne then a Flute Glass is more suitable since a Sparkling Wine is a White Wine with a secondary fermentation that produces the bubbles, and the narrow mouth flute prevents the bubbles from escaping.
F. If it's winter and you are in the mood for some hot cocktails like the Irish Coffee or Hot Toddy, go for the Irish Coffee Glass, it has a heat resistant glass and a handle.
G. Martini Glasses for Martinis or "Tinis" in general, but since these glasses have fallen off of favour these days, a Cocktail Glass will be good too.
H. IF you are serving Margaritas, don't look for Margarita Glass if you don't have one at home, Double Old Fashioned Glass or other glasses are more common these days, for serving Margaritas.
I. If you are the adventurous one, and are serving shots or shooters, of course the Shot Glass is your choice of glass,
J. Finally, if you are going all out and serving depth charges and car bomb shots, all you need is a Double Old Fashioned Glass or a Beer Mug for the beer and a shot glass to drop the bomb in.
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