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Party
Helpers
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Front
Door Greeter:
For
a large party, such as an open house, have someone assist guests as they arrive,
take coats and gifts, and have guests sign the guest book.
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Food
and Beverages:
Arrange for a caterer and servers or ask someone to help with food and beverage
preparation and refilling items as they are consumed.
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Activity
Director:
Enlist the aid of an outgoing friend to make introductions, encourage
circulating and mingling, and coordinate sports and other activities.
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Photographer:
Photographs are a nice memory of your party. Hire a professional photographer or
ask a friend to photograph the party events.
Suggested
Activities or Themes
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Catered
or potluck picnic
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Backyard
cookout
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Evening
banquet
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Housewarming
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Hiking
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Skiing
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Rollerskating
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Talent
show
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Formal
dance
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Sockhop
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Costume
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Active
games (baseball, three-legged race, horseshoes, tug-o-war)
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Quiet
games (checkers, cards, dominoes, board games)
To
Do Checklist
6–8
weeks before the party
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Set a budget.
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Choose the type of party (buffet,
sit-down dinner, cocktail, and soon).
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Select a theme (formal, costume,
and so on).
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Decide on the date, time, and
place.
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Make reservations for facilities,
caterers, photographers, and other
service providers.
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Prepare a guest list with
addresses and phone numbers.
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Make or purchase invitations.
3–4
weeks before the party
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Address and mail invitations.
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Plan food and beverages to serve.
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Arrange for extra help, such as a
bartender, cook, server, or babysitter.
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Think about supplies you’ll
need, such as extra chairs, dishes, and napkins.
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Order flowers.
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Think about what you’ll wear to
the party. Try the outfit on to ensure that it fits and is in good condition.
1–2
weeks before the party
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Call to confirm all orders and
extra help (photographer, bartender, cook, server, baby-sitter).
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Create an attending guest list
from the RSVPs you received.
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Add extra coat hangers to your
closet for guests’ coats.
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