Who doesn’t like to party with friends on weekends? Happening parties are actually so much fun with foot tapping music, dance, friends enjoying the best time together. Attending parties at a friend’s place are indeed fun as you have no responsibility. However, throwing a party at your home and being a host can sound scary if you are planning to throw a party for friends first time.

Hosting a party in your home can give you stress, but then if planned properly, you can be a good host and you can make the party happening for your friends as well as for yourself. The main aim of the host is to ensure the guests have a good time. Well, don’t get confused and don’t stress out, below we have listed some of the really helpful tips for all those of you who have promised your friends the party. Read on!

1. Invites

Prepare the list of people who you want to invite to the party. Make sure people you invite friends who don’t like each other much.

2. Pick a Theme

Planning a theme will make it easier for you to work in one direction. A theme will make people want to come to your party and you can assure enjoyment. Also, if you want, you can keep a dress code.

3. Build Excitement

Create online invite, write a description as to what your guests can expect. Spread the word around to build excitant amongst your guests. Play with words, give a gist of the party, theme and everything you believe will help build the excitement amongst the invitees.

4. Plan the Menu

To avoid last minute rush, plan on the menu thing as to what all items you would want to serve and if you are going to get it from the store or prepare yourself. Make a checklist of drinks, eatables and other things that will be served. Make sure there is ample food and there is no shortage of food to be served. Also, try to place the cutlery in such a way that they are handy. Don’t miss out the deserts.

5. Take Care of the Cleanliness

Ensure your house is clean before the guests even start coming to the party. This all you have to do beforehand else when the doorbell rings you will be rushing here and there to clean the mess. Well, you can use these best home cleaning gadgets that will help you with cleaning as well as save your time. If you are having pets in your home, you should check out this article discussing home cleanliness tips for pet owners.

6. Games

Why enjoy include some games to keep your guests engaged and enjoy at the same time. Also, make sure you come up with a different game plan unlike the ‘Truth & Dare’ or other well known games.

7. Blow some Balloons

Balloons never go out of fashion. Bring some balloons as they add to the overall decoration and keep the guests engaged for some time if not long hours.

8. Entertainment

Music is one major source of entertainment. Make all the arrangements for guests to feel the urge of dancing to the foot-tapping numbers.

9. Be Flexible

Obviously you have to plan ahead of even beginning with everything but then be flexible in counts, whether it is for the guest, drinks, servings or whatever.

That’s all for now! See, in all it varies from person to person as to what all you would want to add to make your party all the more happening. I have listed down some basic tips that will help you make your party a good one that your friends will enjoy and would be much talked about party in the town.

The trick is to plan smarter, don’t panic and enjoy the preparation, whatever you do from the very beginning till the party gets over, stay calm and enjoy. That’s the sign of a good host!