Planning a Great Party on a Limited Budget

Many people love to throw parties, where they get to spend time with their friends, have delicious food to eat, enjoy drinks and entertainment, and generally have loads of fun. However, whilst it can be exciting and fun to plan a party the cost can be a big stumbling block for many people. It is all too easy to get carried away when planning a party and this can send you way over budget. However, there are some hints and tips that can help you to plan a party within a set budget and still have a fun, exciting, and memorable day.

Important things to consider

Planning ahead is very important if you want to cut costs. You need to plan everything from the perfect affordable menu through to the range of cocktails and drinks you will serve. There are a number of things to consider when it comes to planning your party. This includes:

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• Decide upon your budget: Stick to it. Split your budget up so you know how much you can spend, for example, DPL lighting will take up a small part of your budget compared to maybe a DJ or a dance floor. The first thing you need to do is work out a realistic budget for the party, and make sure that you stick to it. Remember, whilst the party is something that you and your guests will enjoy it is not something that you should be getting into debt for, so make sure that you try and stick to your budget as closely as possible.  You could opt for cheap fun themed parties such as a science party, it’ll keep the kids entertained for hours whilst sticking to a budget.
• Decide where you have the party: Whilst some people opt to have their parties at particular venues this can be costly and can really bump up the cost of the event. Instead, consider having the party in your own home. If it is summer and the weather is nice you could opt for an outdoor party by choosing a garden party tent. Also, tents can give a fun and festive touch to the party that helps to set the tone of the celebration right from the start. Also, tents can give a fun and festive touch to the party that helps to set the tone of the celebration right from the start.
  
• Make your own invitations: Having invitations professionally printed can be an expense. However, thanks to the Internet you can now do things like this yourself, and you can choose from some great designs and options to suit any theme that you are having for the party. This will cut the cost of the party and will help you to shave valuable dollars off the total amount that you have to pay out.
• Do your own catering: The food for parties can be quite simple, so rather than getting caterers in you can save a fair amount of cash by making the food yourself. Simple party food such as sandwiches, sausage rolls, and other finger food can be easily bought from the grocery store or made at home, and by choosing a simple menu you can save yourself time as well as money.

Also, when it comes to buying things such as drinks and ingredients for the buffet go to a discount store and buy the items in bulk rather than buying from a regular, more expensive grocery store. You could also consider going online, as you can get some great deals on party items, such as decorations, food items, and drinks.