We all love to throw parties but we dread the amount of money that it takes to throw a great party. But you can host a memorable party without having to spend a fortune, if you just plan carefully in advance. Here are five great ways to save money on your party without having your guests feel the budget squeeze.
1. Do Your Invitations Online
Invitations can end up costing a great deal and thus you can save a great deal of money on invitations if you follow these two steps. First, don’t buy ready made invitations. These can be really pricey and do a big dent to your party budget.
There are a lot of great online invitation ideas available for you to either print or craft yourself. Second, you can send your invitations online, which is another great way to save money. You can also track keep on your guests’ replies more efficiently online. There are numerous online invitation applications you can try. Check out Evite for instance.
2. Don’t Stress About The Decorations
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Save money by carefully planning out the party decorations and keeping them very simple and minimalistic. For example you can create great atmosphere by placing candles around the home or garden. You don’t need to have matching candles, save glass bottles throughout the year for instance and place whatever candles you have lying around inside them to add a great touch to your party.
You can also try using some wild flowers as a decoration during the summer months. These will look great on tables even if you just use one flower in a small vase. Don’t stress too much about the decorations. The most important thing in a party is a great atmosphere.
3. Keep Your Menu Simple
Food is usually the biggest expense on a party. You can offer great party food to your guests without having to spend a fortune. The best way to save money is to try to make as much by yourself as you can. Choose foods that you can prepare beforehand. If you focus on quality instead of quantity you can guarantee that the party will go well.
4. Make Your Own Entertainment
Entertainment is often another big expense area, especially if you are holding a children’s party. Guardian.co.uk lists some great ways that you can save money on a children’s party that can be applicable on an adult party as well.
You can also make your own entertainment by having party games available and using online playlists as the background music.
5. Look For Party Bargains
You should keep your eyes open throughout the year to make sure you can make full use of different party shop bargains. A great entertainment idea is to have fireworks in your party for example, and you can get cheap fireworks at Fireworks Crazy.
There are also discounts available after bigger holidays, such as Christmas, and you should take full advantage of these. You can buy some decorations for your next years Christmas party for instance.
With these five simple ways to save money on your party you can rest assured that your party will be a success and your wallet won’t be that much lighter.
Krista loves to organize and attend parties. She is eager to make sure a great party isn’t a costly one and is constantly looking out for different ways to host great parties without spending a fortune.
