Party idea submitted by JaneHarper May 31st, 2015

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   • Five Great Tips From Throwing An Amazing Party On A Budget

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     Some people are simply good hosts. Real perfectionists, they manage to do everything right: a great party playlist, amazing food, and beautiful decorations: their house parties can be simply stellar.

     In general, though, the best parties are given by people on a large budget. It’s easy to host an amazing event if you have lots of spare cash you can use. While money makes things much easier, you do not have to be a millionaire in order to throw an amazing even that’ll have everyone talking about it and looking forward to the next - be it a small gathering with your closest friends or a huge party for the entire neighborhood.

     Planning Your Low-Budget Party

     First of all, it’s important to consider which aspects of your event you feel are most important. If you think decorations are the main priority, the largest chunk of your cash will go toward it - banners, candles and general devices that’ll help set the mood according to your theme.

     You’ll likely be spending a considerable amount on what you decide it’s the priority - but you can’t go overboard, or there’ll be no cash left for other important things. If you notice you’ll be running low on money after buying only party of the stuff, find some DIY projects and get some friends to help you do them - eliminating the need to buy certain things and accommodating the party in your small budget. Here are some more tips that’ll make your event less of a financial burden:

     1. Use simple Invitations

     While people still opt for them sometimes, paper invitations are usually not necessarily, unless your event is a wedding or some other sort of really formal event. Instead, you can simply e-mail them manually or send e-mail invites through Evite, which is complete top freebie and gives them the opportunity to RSVP instantly.

     If your friends have Facebook, you can also create an event page there and invite them - they’ll likely respond even faster, so you can have an idea of how much people are coming, and even make polls asking which types of food they like or have them request songs for your playlist.

     2. Be Creative With Decorations

     While it may be fun to buy lots of new fancy decor, most stuff you need is already sitting around in your house, and will be perfectly useful if you’re creative with it. For instance, instead of buying loads of fancy china, you can simply mix and match various different types of plates, cups and bowls. It’s quirky and somewhat vintage, and more importantly, it’s cheap. Don’t have place cards? Pick up some random small objects from your house or a dollar store, and add names to them with a tag and a sharpie. Need some centerpieces? Mix cheap, small pieces of decor such as a few different types of candles or vases, and voila - your event will have much more character, and cost a lot less.

     
     3. Find Yourself Some Cheap Foods

     There’s no need to try to impress your guests with pricey foods or complex recipes. Usually, it’s better to have lots of appetizers - your food budget will surely go down if you do so. Meat skewers, dips and soup shooters are examples of inexpensive and tasty options.

     Of course, if you’d rather spend your money on other stuff, you can always make a potluck dinner, or call it a “recipe exchange” party, which sounds you more sophisticated and allows you to provide only the main dish.

     4. Limit The Alcohol

     Alcohol can be really expensive and end up busting your budget, especially if you need to buy bottles of various different types. Instead of simply buying lots of spirits from the liquor store, pick a signature drink for your party, so you won’t have to buy many types of alcohol, and you can base it around cheaper options over the pricier ones.  But remember to serve other, non-alcohol drinks too, for those that are thirsty, don’t drink, or are the designated drivers for the night.

     5. Use Music Apps On Your Phone

     Instead of hiring a DJ or doing the job yourself, you can automate the playlist by using apps such as iHeartRaido or Pandora, which allow you to customize your personal “radio stations”, which will display songs according to the mood or artists you selected.

     Make sure to have the music match the atmosphere of the party. Frank Sinatra and Michael Buble are a great option for a cocktail party, and Kelly Clarkson is perfect for Anti-Valentine’s with your girlfriends. There are even stations for holiday songs that you can use on Christmas, for instance. The only downside is that they display 15 seconds of commercials twice an hour if you don’t purchase the premium memberships.

     Final Word

     Really, the point of the parties is to spend time with your friends, with good food and drinks and epic stories, and a low budget doesn’t at all prevent you from achieving that. By getting creative and skipping the pricier options with decorations and food, you can make an amazing party without spending too much.

     What are the budget party tips that you’ve used in your events?

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