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It always initially seems like a great idea to plan your child’s birthday party – and then you start to appreciate the scale of the challenge and the amount of work that you have in front of you! If you are starting to feel a little overwhelmed, the following blog post is going to help you out with some of the essentials in planning your child’s dream party!
Set Your Budget
Unless you set a
budget right at the early stages, it is more than likely that your costs are
going to start spiralling out of control. So, divide the party into different
areas such as food, venue, entertainment and so on. Remember, the bigger the guest list, the more likely it is that you are going to rack up some steep
bills. If you have a limited budget, this is the time when you can start to
think about how to stretch it as far as possible. Check out Bustle for how to throw a party on a budget.
Involve Your Child
Unless your child is very young or you are planning a party that is a complete surprise, it makes sense that you involve your son or daughter in the planning stages. This way, they are much more likely to get exactly the kind of party that they want. For example, you may decide to have a themed party. A popular option at the moment is based on superheroes, so perhaps you could ask what your child’s favourite superhero movie is. With younger children, it's likely you'll need to help them out with inspiration.
Send Out Invitations in Good Time
To make sure
that as many people from your guest list as possible are able to attend the
event, it makes sense that you send out the invitations in plenty of time. If you leave it all
to the last minute, then people are going to have their diaries fill up and you
may be disappointed. While e-invites are a modern phenomenon if you want to do
things the old-fashioned way still, why not go for some more traditional
invitations, to match your chosen theme?
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Consider Your Food Options
As for your
food, you now need to think about whether you are going to go for fun and
simple fare or whether you want to go all out for a full sit-down meal. Really, it depends on the type of party that you are going to be
hosting, as well as the budget that you have initially set for yourself. Oh, and do not
forget that you are going to need to order a birthday cake as well!
Plan the Entertainment
The
entertainment can really make a party so make sure that you have plenty of
games to hand. Alternatively, you could leave it all to the professionals and
hire a magician or another similar type of entertainer. It depends on how much you want to be involved on the day itself.
Hopefully, these
top tips have given you a helping hand and some more direction in planning the
perfect birthday party for your child, one that they will remember for years to
come.