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  • Camping Party Planning  By : George Meszaros
    Camping parties are normally multiday events. Organizing a party away in a camp environment has its challenges. A camping party is the combination of a destination party and a beach party. It requires a great deal of planning and preparation.

    Among other challenges, you have to be ready to train people how to set a tent, make a safe campfire, and more. With all its challenges camping is always going to be a hit with kids and most adults. A camping party is a unique event t...
  • Beach Parties  By : George Meszaros
    Without a doubt one of the best places to party is the beach. Any beach for that matter is going to be more fun than almost any other location. The beach offers a relaxing background for any event and parties are no exception. Any kind of party works well for beaches.

    Although daytime beach parties are the most popular, the beach is an excellent location for evening parties. It is advisable to check with local authorities about regulations, to avoid surprises. Check with t...
  • Destination Parties  By : George Meszaros
    As you can imagine, destination parties take place away from the home. It is quite common for destination parties to be held at faraway romantic places, but a local beach may be just as much fun. Destination parties may not be appropriate for all occasions, but they may be perfect for company picnics, family reunions, 4th of July parties, and more. Destination parties are usually informal events.

    Regardless of the location parties are generally enjoyable events. Hosting a ...
  • Tailgate Parties  By : George Meszaros
    It’s hard to picture a football game, baseball game or any sporting event without a tailgate party in the parking lot. Tailgate parties can be great for any occasion, and it doesn’t have to be reserved for sports events. Amusement parks, beaches, county fairs are just a few examples of possible events for great tailgate parties. Any event that doesn’t normally provide great food is excellent for tailgate parties.

    Although tailgate parties are normally fairly short and infr...
  • The Game Plan – For Your Next Tailgate Party  By : George Meszaros
    In order to prevent possible food borne illness, you need to have a strategy to keep food safe. Your game plan should include preparing your food for an environment where a stove, a refrigerator, or running water is not readily available. Make sure you pack enough clean utensil for eating and serving the food. You may bring a thermometer along to make sure the food you server is cooked thoroughly. If you serve uncooked meats harmful bacteria can cause serious illness.

    Make...
  • Chocolate Fondue Fountain  By : Anthony Tripodi
    Do you want a attract a crowd of people at a party? You don't have to tell the best stories or tell the funniest jokes. All you need to do is stand near the chocolate fountain. Adding a chocolate fountain will liven up even the dullest parties. Most people love chocolate and what better way to serve chocolate than have it flowing out of fountain. A chocolate fondue fountain is a great addition to any party.

    Chocolate fondue is a great dessert to serve at small gathering bu...
  • Planning A Large Party  By : George Meszaros
    If you plan on hosting a large party with more than 100 guests (wedding reception, retirement party, school reunion, anniversary) you’ll need to have it at a larger venue, where event planning professionals can help you with planning, food and catering professionals can help you with food and beverages, and banquet setup can help with the decoration and setup of the party location.

    Although traditionally, hotels, resorts and restaurants were the most popular large party ve...
  • Open House Party Planning  By : George Meszaros
    A non-traditonal party is an open house. It is very similar to traditional party, but there are some differences. Most importantly, an open house offers your guests greater convenience. Because open houses longer than traditional parties, your guests have a larger window of opportunity to visit you. Normally, open houses are scheduled earlier in the day than many parties. Open houses are usually daytime affairs.

    Open houses require the same amount of planning as traditiona...
  • Low Budget Party Planning  By : George Meszaros
    A great party doesn’t have to be done on a great budget. It is possible to throw a memorable party that costs next to nothing. Be honest about your budget and work with it.

    Even a low budget party has to have a budget. For example, if you are unable to spend more than $10.00 per guest and you have a $200.00 budget you can only afford to invite 20 guests. It is pretty straightforward. If you want to invite more people, you either need to decrease your expenses or increase y...
  • Fancy Party Planning  By : George Meszaros
    Planning a fancy party may not be a regular event for us, but once in a while we may have to plan one. Graduation parties, wedding receptions, your first book published are just a few of the possible reasons for an extraordinary party. Such a party will require more than a ten dollars per person, and you are not going to get away with a potluck.

    This time you are going to have to go all out. Most likely you are going to need to plan for a formal dinner. You have the option...
  • What’s Your Party Style?  By : George Meszaros
    Do you know your party style? It is important to answer this question before you begin planning your next party. If you are comfortable cooking gourmet dinners for your guests, invite your guests for an haute cuisine extravaganza. If you can only cook chips and salsa, you can still have a great party.

    You have to know what style makes you feel comfortable. After all, you want to be able to relax and have fun. You may be more comfortable with a pizza or BBQ party.

    Before...
  • Birthday Party Checklist  By : George Meszaros
    1 month before the birthday party

    Set a realistic budget – a small budget doesn’t mean a dull party. It just means you have to be more creative.

    Pick your party date – avoid party dates on holidays and vacation dates because some of the invited friends may be out of town

    Select a party theme – popular party themes are beach, Hawaii, popular movies

    Make your guest list – the size of your guest list should be limited by your budget and the location of the party. If ...
  • Are You A Formal Or Casual Host?  By : George Meszaros
    If you enjoy planning and preparing for elegant parties with elegant floral arrangements, gourmet food, elaborate décor that makes your guests feel like they have just arrived at a five star hotel, you are a formal host. If you feel more comfortable preparing a barbeque feast for your guests’ comfortable sitting amongst your friends in your backyard, you are a casual host. If you are neither, you may be somewhere in between. If you feel comfortable either way, consider yourse...
  • Modern Or Traditional Party?  By : George Meszaros
    Do you prefer structured parties or would you rather have unusual theme parties? There is no right or wrong answer, but you need to determine what kind of event you want to plan. Traditional does not have to be a negative experience; it does not mean “no fun.” It is just a different style, but it doesn’t have to be boring.

    If you are a traditional party planner, you take pride in sending printed invitations. A modern party planer may e-mail party invitations. Traditional p...

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