It's time to start thinking about your upcoming holiday parties. Thanksgiving and Christmas will be here before you realize it. Don't wait until the last minute, start now. This will help avoid the stress that can come with party planning.
Start by deciding what type of party you want to have. Will it be a small casual party, or a large formal event? Knowing what type of holiday party you will be hosting will help you when choosing a location, menu, etc.
Start making a rough draft of your guest list. Write down everyone you want to invite. This will give you an idea of how big of a location you will need.
Now you know what type of party you want to have and who you would like to invite, next you need to figure out a budget. You need to know exactly how much you have to spend for your party.
Once you have decided how much you can spend on your party you will be able to see how many people you can actually invite. Don't forget to include the costs for location if having somewhere other than your home, food, drink, party favors, decorations, music, prizes for games and door, and anything else you want to include.
If you will be serving alcohol at your holiday party make sure there is arrangements for taxis/designated drivers, or somewhere for guests that have had too much to drink to spend the night.
While you may think it is too early to be planning holiday parties, it is better to get the planning down before the rush of the holiday season begins. This will save you some unwanted stress.
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