Monday, August 17, 2009

Have Fun Planning A Costume Party

By Rene Lacape

Did you ever plan a costume party but ended up looking for professional help as you didn't know where to start form? Holding and arranging party can be really troublesome at times essentially when you are the only one handling everything right form inviting the guests, decorating the venue to the entertainment of guests. These things are to be planned in advance and counting upon a friend is just a scratch. After all, even they will be enjoying the party with you.

Selection of the theme is the first and the foremost thing to be done. The theme of the party should be such that it should be fun and enjoyable to each and every guest. Also the costumes as per the chosen theme should not be hard to find as some peculiar costumes might be troublesome to find and will make the guests wear their regular men's costumes spoiling the mood of the party. Make sure that venue is good enough to be decorated as per your requirements and mind your budget also!

Sit with your friends and family for a brainstorming session. This will make you know what other people think and will help you form your own opinion. Note down all these points. These will help you in the progression of the preparation and some points will also help you in case you want to make some last minute changes!

The chosen age group of the guests is a big factor in planning the costume party. For children's costume parties, the costumes are usually more colorful, exciting, and easy to move around in. The menu for kids would mostly consist of finger foods, cupcakes and those that won't create much mess. For the adults, adult costumes may require less effort than when preparing for the children, and when out of time, there are lots of costume shops out there where they can effortlessly grab their desired men's costumes. And cocktail drinks and an open bar might be seen in adult parties instead of candies and chocolates.

When you have a chosen a date for the party, when to send the invitations should be also be thought of carefully. Never send an invitation too early or too near the said date. A month before the party should provide ample time for the guests to prepare for the children's costumes, adult costumes, or whatever the theme of the party is. Highlight on the invitation the theme for the party, and that it should be strictly abided to, or else suffer a secret consequence, which can add both excitement and curiosity for those who will be coming in complete costumes and those who won't.

A costume party should not be short of prizes! It should also be included in the invitation that there will be prizes for those who'd appear in their most unique costumes. A category can be created as to the most inventive, most sexy or even most old looking costumes! The invited guests would be more challenged if there's a chance their costumes can win them something. And of course, it adds more amusement to the party as everyone anticipates which among them will be taking home the special prizes. And who knows, there might be some few people who'd be interested to donate more to the prizes!

It is important for the guests to have fun, and some form of entertainment loyal to the theme should be waiting for them as they arrive one by one. The guests themselves are the life of the party, and even though they all look good looking In their fabulous women's and men's costumes, a party will eventually become boring if all they do is chat in the silent air. Suitable background music for the theme must be prepared and selected a few days before. Oftentimes, an emcee with great people skills and an interesting personality can be enough to provide the entertainment for the guests.

Since you have organized the party, its not that you won't enjoy it and will only look forward for the comfort of the guests. Its your party, enjoy it to the fullest! Cheers!

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