So once you've decided what event you are celebrating it's time to get down to the nitty gritty - planning. As always, start with your budget. Be very clear on how much you can afford to spend and stick to it! Now consider your guests - what fun things do they like to do? Are they into books, hobbies, certain types of music? If you aren't sure, then start asking! You certainly don't want to spend a lot of time and energy putting together a party that very few people will want to attend because they think it will be a bore or simply no to their taste.
If you are planning a party for a guest of honor, then you might consider including that person in the planning. Together, select a fun theme tied to that person's interests and achievements. Decorate with personal pictures and mementos and even play favorite musical selections. The menu should definitely include favorite food items but don't be afraid to branch out and include a wider selection to cover all the guests.
Your theme of choice can also help determine your activities. For example, if your guest of honor loves photography then make sure that there are plenty of cameras to record this amazing event and make sure that you plan the ways to use all of the photos - whether it's to create a scrapbook, or a DVD, or even to create a webpage to share with everyone. I went to a really fun party for a friend who loved pottery - I mean making pottery. Everyone was encouraged to bring an apron to cover our clothing and we were given the opportunity to sit at a pottery wheel and create! I am sure you can imagine the laughter this evoked as our works of art were displayed!
Remember, no matter how old your guests are, everyone loves to have fun. So give them that opportunity. Not everyone will jump in, but those that do will spread their joy and sense of fun to the rest of the group and your party will be long remembered as a great success!
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