Party Planning Tips: Keep to the Schedule

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After spending all the time and effort to plan and set up a gorgeous party don't let it fall flat by letting your guests get bored.  Have a realistic schedule of events so your party can run smoothly so your guests are happy, and you're not stressed about wondering how to entertain everyone.

The number one rule when setting a party schedule is to make sure it really is realistic.  Don't cram too many events into one party, nor plan too few.  If you're planning an activity you've never done before, don't just assume the amount of time it will take.  Putting some real thought into the timeline can make your party run much smoother and won't leave you with awkward gaps of boredom or unfinished projects.


Here are a few other suggestions to keep in mind:

• If you're having a dinner party, make sure to include enough time for everyone to arrive and do a bit of socializing before the food is served. 

• Kids activities can take longer if there are a lot of kids participating, and kids don't really like to wait for their turn, so you might want to plan two activities in the same time slot.

• Having a few easy "if we have time" activities you can throw in will save you if for some reason your timeline is running much quicker than planned (especially at kid's parties).

• A schedule of events doesn't need to be extravagant - it could be something as simple as: 6:00 drinks, 6:30 BBQ burgers, 7:15 friendly game of cards.  It's simple, yet it will keep anyone from asking, "What now?"


Hopefully setting a schedule will help your next party or event go off without a hitch, and will keep your stress levels a little lower!