As much as we enjoy partying, planning and organizing one can be a pretty stressful experience.
There so many things to be taken into consideration, from the decor and theme to the kind of meals and drinks to be served.
But the crux for any party planning is its budget. It is the budget which decides all the other aspects and elements. It does seem quite a challenge but it does not have to be so.
To throw a party with a limited budget is not as difficult as it may sound. A few tinkerings here and there can make it quite easy.
So, don’t worry! Here are 10 brilliant ideas for you to throw a party in a budget:
1. Work on the ambience with crafts and music
Good music and decorations make for the most visibly fun experience. These two components can create the much-needed party ambience which contributes to the celebratory mood more than anything else. Use craft-materials like paper cuttings, fairy-lights, candles, and flowers to create that kind of an environment. Arrange a good sound system or speakers on rent or borrow them from friends to play a wonderful selection of music.
2. Set your priorities based on the kind of party you want
While planning a party, it is pretty common to get caught up in small details that do not really matter. So, it is a wonderful idea to set your priorities on the elements that matter to you. For instance, if you are planning to host a homely party, you do not need a super-deluxe music system. Keep your expectations realistic and align your needs and wants with your budget.
3. Make it a potluck
If you have a limited budget which can not cover the food requirements of too many people, the best way to go about it is to make your party a potluck dinner. Everyone can bring their own holiday recipes and also exchange them with each other. This takes the burden off of you to manage everything. And it will bring about a lot of options on the table to relish as well.
4. Have a house party
One of the most expensive elements of any party is its venue. As important as it is to have a good venue, it does not always align with the kind of budget that you have for the party. For festivals and celebrations, this component can simply be skipped by having a house party. It saves costs and also makes for a more personal and authentic experience. This experience can further be enhanced with fun games, activities, and a personalized playlist.
5. Limit your guests/Edit your guest list
The best idea is to invite only those you want to celebrate and enjoy with to your party. So, limit your guest list to a closed group of people, whether it’s family or friends. It is always so that inviting the right people to a party is better than inviting everyone. The more intimate the gathering, the more comfortable and memorable it is.
6. Do not spend too much on alcohol
Fancy alcohol generally bought for parties do not come cheap. It is a major expense which can hurt the pocket to a great extent. If you do not want to bear this cost but you can not do away with alcohol completely for your party either, you can buy cheaper booze. It is also a brilliant idea to enforce a BYOB policy. Your guests who want to drink can bring their own. This will get many options again while saving you from incurring this expense.
7. DIY the cake and cupcakes
Buying cakes and cupcakes from a bakery can be a wasteful expenditure. It would ruin your party budget because of a cost that can simply be saved by going the homemade route. With easy cake mixes available in the supermarket, you can bake them at home without any fuss in quantities that you require and that too at a much cheaper rate. You can make it more fun with your own choice of icing and decorations.
8. Decide your maximum budget right at the beginning
Since party planning primarily depends on the amount of budget, it is a great idea to decide the maximum amount that you are going to spend right at the beginning. Make calculations in regards to the cost of decoration, food, drinks, etc. and stick to them. Whenever it seems that it’s going overboard in any of the department, take a step back and find measures to whittle it down.
9. Collab with friends
Hosting a party on your own is tricky, both in terms of budget as well as its overall planning and organizing. Collaborating with friends can be the best way to save a lot of bucks. This way, you can split the costs and still have the same amount of fun and enjoyment that you would want from the party.
