Happy party!

Party planning 1-2-3:

1. Guest list. You must know your estimated number of guests first. Please include the unexpected guests like kasama ng kasama ng kasama ni invited mo ;) that usually happens.

2. Venue hunting. When you have set the number of guests already then let's do the venue hunting! Atleast we already know what venue capacity we need. This is really my favorite part of party planning :) it's like going to different places to another! Lakwatsa galore!

3. Theme setting. What is his or her favorite Cartoon Show? Super Hero? Disney Character? Etc.. There are lot of themes to choose from, we can also make color motif lang :)

 4. Suppliers List. Now, get ready with your suppliers list:

• Catering
• Balloon Decorator
• Venue Stylist
• Party Host
• Entertainment
• Side Activities
• Cake and Cupcakes
• Food Cart
• Sound System
• Photo Booth
• Photo and Video Coverage
• Other Party Requirements

You must have checklist on that. Also canvass sheet to compare prices of each supplier per category. One effective tip! YOU CAN SAVE MORE IF YOU HAVE FOUND A ONE STOP SHOP WITH EXCELLENT QUALITY OF SERVICE  AND AFFORDABLE AT THE SAME TIME. Check and double check on their party packages. Madami kasi "one stop shop" na super expensive because they also outsource from other suppliers so mark up plus mark up plus another mark up in the end sa'yo is equivalent to super marked up price! Highly recommended: PINK HEAVEN PARTY FLAVORS :) They have their in-house supplies. http://www.facebook.com/pinkheavenpf (click the link to check FB fan page)
Next thing to do is to discuss all you need and all you want for the party with your chosen supplier/s or party planner.

5. Food Tasting. Food is the most important thing you have in your party. Food that you will serve to your guests. Of course you don't want to be criticized. You don't want any of your guests say something bad about anything you served them, so it is better to make sure that you will be serving only the best and delicious food . Schedule a food tasting with your caterer. If there is something you want to adjust with the menu or the taste or the presentation, let them know ASAP so they can adjust and be prepared. 

6. Invites Distribution. When is the best time to distribute invites? a week before the party?--- your guest might have prior plans already. a month?--- they might forget. I guess 2-3 weeks before the party is ideal. You can advice your guests also a month in advance to save the date for you then invites to follow. Nowadays, many people are using social networking sites such as Facebook to create an event or invitation. It is also very effective since they have accurate notifications :)

7. Me, myself and the celebrant.  Now, you are all set, remember that it is your special day or it is your special someone's special day so make it extra special. Make yourself the most beautiful person in the party (you really should be since you'll be facing all your guests in the party) Prepare the best dress that fits you or the celebrant. Put your make up on. Proper hygiene double check!

8. Get ready, be on time.  Not unless you have grand entrance, at least be as early as you can  so you still have time to check the venue and supplies.

9. Party! Party!  Relax and be happy. This is the happiest day of your life or your special someone's happiest day. Be the happiest. Enjoy and have fun! DO NOT BE STRESSED! YOU DON'T HAVE TO!  BE HAPPY AND ALWAYS SMILE  :D

I hope it helps. these are some "to do's " in party planning. Enjoy the planning...enjoy the party!