{"id":146683,"date":"2023-04-10T09:00:31","date_gmt":"2023-04-10T13:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/?p=146683"},"modified":"2025-12-11T05:59:50","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T10:59:50","slug":"how-to-host-plan-the-perfect-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/how-to-host-plan-the-perfect-party","title":{"rendered":"How To Host & Plan a Perfect Party with Rebecca Chan"},"content":{"rendered":"

I love planning a party! It seems like everyone these days is still wanting to gather and make up for lost time since the pandemic. When I plan a party, I think of it much like cooking a meal. You need a few key ingredients to form the base, some garnishes to accent it, and then finish off with nice plating for presentation. When you have your uncooked ingredients and platters on a counter, it doesn’t look like much. But with a little bit of effort, finesse, and know-how, you can make something beautiful for your next event and even surprise yourself!<\/p>

Whether you’re looking to host a shower, a birthday party, or a just-because backyard bash<\/a>, there’s no reason it can’t be amazing! With a few simple tricks and tips, I’ve included everything you need to help ensure the success of your upcoming soiree!<\/p>

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The Importance of Prep<\/h2>

Start planning your party at least a few weeks in advance to ensure that you have enough time to make all the necessary preparations. Make a checklist of everything you need to do: from sending out invitations<\/a> to buying decorations and preparing food.<\/p>

Two additional simple tips worth mentioning: If you’re hosting at-home during the warmer months, be sure to increase the AC a little cooler than you normally have it. Trust me, your guests will thank you for it. My other suggestion: if some of your guests are bringing children, depending their age, you may want to include some special activities, designate a separate area, or hire some children-friendly entertainment so that your guests (and you!) can focus instead on enjoying themselves.<\/p>

Party D\u00e9cor<\/h2>

I always recommend investing in one element of a party that has a wow factor. Whether this is a DIY balloon arch<\/a> or sweets cart, you need something to be the focal point of the event that will make for a great photo. Weddings have head tables for this reason, and even if your party isn’t a wedding, you can still borrow the principles around having a decorative focal point. At one of my recent parties, we had a large black cage from our florist that was definitely the main d\u00e9cor element of the space, so we built around it. We added vinyl to the floor<\/a> so that it became the main photo opp, and I brought in black furniture to tie it all together.<\/p>

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Photo Credit: Mango Studios<\/a>; Flower\/Decor: Opening Night Flowers<\/a>; Vinyl: DFD Event Solutions<\/a><\/span><\/p>

In addition to one main focal point for d\u00e9cor and photos, it’s a great idea to have one other area that creates a photo opp for guests. One simple way to do this is to have a backdrop and selfie tripod stand. Everyone comes to parties with their phones nowadays anyway, so a selfie tripod stand makes for a great photo booth alternative. I like to tuck these secondary photo opp areas in a quieter spot where guests can enjoy taking photos without being watched by the whole party.<\/p>

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