Party Planning Tips II
In the first part of this party planning tips, we discuss about the general planning of a party like we determine our budget, choose the venue, choose Live Events Agency, do some window shopping, get some decoration ideas, and create the final list of guests. Now in this part we will discuss some shopping about the Events.
Putting Together a Good Party Shopping List
Before going out for shopping, first make the list of items you want to buy. It is recommended to do some window shopping before making final purchasing. Visits different stores, compare prices and try to buy the items in bulk. In order to save time, you can get help from internet. Always prefer to buy the quality items, especially in the case of food prefer to buy the brands.
Staying Within Your Parties Budget
A memorable Live Events can easily arrange with out breaking the ice of your bank account, but it required some wise decisions and time. Once you decided the budget of your party then don’t increase it, limited the number of guests, dinner menu, drinks and types of other beverage, and try to décor you home with in budget. You can also take help from the Events Company . First buy the must have items, and then if you have some extra money then buy other items. Do not spend all of your money at once, save some things for the last minute purchase. Now divide your shopping into different phase, as listed below.
Party Shopping List #1 - Non-Perishables (Shop three weeks in advance)
The first shopping list must includes the décor items, non perishable foods such as dry fruits and chips etc what ever you want.
Party Shopping List #2 - Slow Perishables (Shop two/three days in advance)
In this shopping list you buy the slow perishable food such as fruits and vegetables, in some cases you have to cook some of these foods a night before the party.
Party Shopping List #3 Perishables (Shop day before event)
This list includes the perishable foods such as fresh seasoning, fruits, salad, meats and vegetables.
Now, you have completed the initial preparation of your party, now you must move on the next phase of your party. The next article party planning tips III, will discuss about how to create guests list, sending out invitations, and other compulsory things.