2006-07-12 12:15:00 · 10 answers · asked by ~ ♥ Sun$hine ♥ ~ 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Entertaining
Already have
theme
food and drinks decided
party favors
scene setters/decorations
ballons
location
2006-07-12 12:15:45 · update #1
confirm your guest list - get RSVPs or something like that
music
space to dance
arrange your furnture so that your guests can't form a big chair circle in the living room
put conversation pieces in the bathroom - something to make your guests laugh
get fans if your place heats up
garbage bags
lots of towels and toilet paper
one time I went to a party where the host left puzzles out on every coffee table, it got people talking and working together - it's called an icebreaker, I think
2006-07-12 12:23:37 · answer #1 · answered by Molly R 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
do as much ahead of time as possible so you can be relaxed. Accept any help offered. People wouldn't offer if they didn't want to help. As the time gets closer and something didn't get done - let it go, don't worry about it.
Put out a platter of silly kid toys, playdough, spinning tops, those little half circle things then you turn inside out and they pop up can actually get people laughing out loud.
A good host/hostess is relaxed, happy and welcoming of the surprises and whatever outcome that evening might present. That's what the guests will pick up on and it helps put them at ease, especially if you've got folks who are just meeting each other for the first time.
Have fun.
2006-07-12 21:51:18 · answer #2 · answered by socalmom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This will sound ridiculous to you but I always try to have things for the guests to do. Most people will spend all of their time talking but it's nice if there is a simple activity that guests can participate at will in. I'm not talking about large group activities. Ideas: I set out an old photo album that can be looked at in one area, A birthday(Christmas, good luck etc.) wish tree where guests can write wishes and read wishes at, a few board games etc. This gives people who don't know many people something to do and some reason to intermingle it also gives people an excuse to leave if they are in a conversation they wish to leave!
It sounds kind of silly I know but people say my parties are always great even though I usually invite lots of different people and occasionally people who really don't get along!
2006-07-15 15:29:25 · answer #3 · answered by psycho-cook 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just remember that more is better. It's better to have too much food then not enough.
Music selection is important but in the end the people make a good party.
2006-07-12 19:22:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Booze, food and good friends. Decorations are a plus.
Try
www.ssww.com
or www.orientaltrading.com
for some good inexpensive ideas
2006-07-13 11:36:40 · answer #5 · answered by The Squirrel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good attitude and a good guest list.
2006-07-12 19:18:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anita 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all u need is the real close good frnds n good party music.
2006-07-12 19:18:13 · answer #7 · answered by shray_malik 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good guests.
2006-07-12 19:19:18 · answer #8 · answered by ghyunu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Add people and music. Enjoy!
2006-07-12 19:27:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
plenty of beer and women !!!
2006-07-12 19:23:47 · answer #10 · answered by buckbuchanan99 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋