Party Budget
How much should I spend on my party?
What are the essential costs of a great party?
The essential costs that go into a great party is your invitations, the catering, and your entertainment. Naturally if you are going to have a party planner you have to figure that fee involved. Then you also have valet parkers and service staff, the bar tenders, the waiters, the waitresses, the chefs as well as may be renting all of your tables, chairs, linens, your china, your silver, your glassware. All of this adds up - a don't forget your bar cost.
How can I budget for my party?
What unexpected costs can come with a party?
How can I save on invitations?
How can I save on the party venue?
One of the best ways to save money on renting a venue for a party is to make sure that you are not using a premium date. What i mean by a premium date is it is going to be a Saturday evening. Possibly, your event could be a on a Sunday afternoon or Sunday evening or may be even a Friday night. One of the other items to check on is to find out from your local chamber of commerce if there are any locations that you can use for free. Sometimes local organisations have clubs that you can rent down just for a cleaning fee. Sometimes there are locations looking for a little extra exposure. Do a little homework, get on the phone and check with your chamber as they can be very helpful.
How can I save on party rentals?
How can I save on food for my party?
One of the best ways to save money on food is not to over-order. People have a tendency in wanting to do so many hors d'œuvre in the beginning, and then throw a full dinner, and then this lavish dessert. If you have the money, it's nice. If you're working with a specific budget, one of the best ways is to put out some nice fruit and cheese as the guests arrive. Then, go into a nice buffet-style meal. That'll save you dollars because you'll have to have less employees. Then, just do a really nice dessert. Don't over-order. If you're having 75 people, order for 75. The caterers should make sure that there's always about a 10% overage. Remember, they have to bring food to feed their staff, and their staff generally will eat last. This way, if you have an unexpected guest show up, they won't be without a meal.
How can I save on beverages for my party?
How can I save on flowers for my party?
How can I save on the photographer for my party?
How can I save money on the band or disc jockey for my party?
