Whether you're throwing a race car themed party for ten active little boys or an adults-only 50th celebration, these five party birthday supplies are a must for any jovial birthday celebration.
- Invitations - You can easily create fun, catchy invitations without spending a small fortune.
Look for stationary or pre-printed invites from a party store or paper boutique.
Use your own computer and printer (or hand write if you have excellent handwriting) to fill in the appropriate information (e.
g.
date, time, address, etc.
).
Don't forget the RSVP! - Balloons - What birthday party is complete without them? Balloons are an inexpensive and easy way to instantly transform a party venue (whether it's your living room or a banquet hall) and create a festive and lively party atmosphere.
From solid colors to mylar balloons (available at party good stores), you can find the right balloons for every type of birthday celebration.
Tie helium-filled balloons to your mailbox for guests to easily identify your home or let balloons with matching ribbons tied to them float to the ceiling. - Entertainment - It doesn't matter how well you know the guests or whose birthday you are celebrating, you can't expect your guests to fill the entire three hours by simply talking and eating.
Have some sort of entertainment planned.
For example, hire a performer for a children's birthday party - think a clown, juggler, face painter, or princess.
For an adults-only party, brainstorm games the adults would enjoy such as trivia, charades, or Karaoke.
You can even hand out prizes to all the winners. - Favors - As the host (or hostess), it's always a gracious gesture if you send your guests off at the end of the night with a party favor or token.
For children's birthday parties, favor bags that contain candy and small toys or trinkets is always a hit.
For adults, try giving gifts they'll appreciate or use, such as candles, bar tools (e.
g.
corkscrews), candy jars, or even home baked goods. - The Food - Chances are your guests are going to come expecting to fill their bellies.
The time of the party should give guests a good indication of what they will be fed.
If you plan on serving a full meal, consider planning the party around a generally-accepted meal time, such as 6 p.
m.
You can even put on the invitation what you'll be serving (e.
g.
"come enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres!").
Make sure the type of food you serve is conducive to the type of party and the guest list.
Hot dogs may be apt for a children's birthday party but not so much for an adults-only soiree.
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