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• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings

Many would like to have a party, but not everyone can afford this pleasure, since it is not cheap to feed and entertain guests. Below are tips on how to organize a fabulous party and not go broke!

Steps

1. 1 Decide on the theme for your party. You can have a birthday party, a vacation party, or just a party for a party. Regardless of what occasion the event is held on, even if just like that, you should define the theme for your party. If you do not consider the choice of topic to be an important element of organizing an event, just skip this point. If, on the contrary, it seems appropriate to you, remember that the thematic idea of ​​the party should be interesting and original.
2. 2 Choose a location for the party. If you are on a budget, then throw the party at home. If funds allow, then you can try to organize an event in a nightclub or rent a restaurant. But, if you are one of those who find it easier and nicer at home, then there is good news for you! You will save tons of money!
3. 3 Make a guest list. Since you are on a limited budget, it would be better not to invite more than 15 people. Remember, you will need to feed and entertain them all! You should not invite people with high demands or any “bigwigs”. They will most likely try to run an entertainment program that you have worked on so much, they will begin to speak negatively about other guests, demand that you fulfill all their desires, because “they are visiting,” and so on. Do yourself and your guests a favor by not including such people on your guest list.
4. 4 Design a menu and organize a “sharing dinner”. Given the fact that you don't have a lot of money at your disposal, it makes sense to ask your close friends if they can bring something edible with them. For example, someone who loves baked goods might be asked to bake pies. Ask a friend who can help but can't cook to bring chips and sauces. If you do everything right, you won't have to pay for half of all the products you need.
5. 5 Find good music. In addition to music, you can think of options with games, movies or some other entertainment. You probably won't want to buy new CDs, so consider creating a playlist on your iPod. There is an even better idea! Invite your friend who cannot live without music to “cut” CDs for you at his discretion and play songs during a party. Make sure you have prepared music for all tastes.
6. 6 Send out invitations. If you want to save money on postage stamps and deliver invitations in person, be careful. The last thing you need is for someone you dislike, when they accidentally see the invitation, declare that they will come to you as a guest before you have time to come up with some kind of excuse.
7. 7 Closer to the day of the party, buy or make some home decorations. It's not that hard to make your own paper garlands or posters. Go to the Thousand Little Things store. There you can find cheap party supplies such as balloons, paper caps and disposable tableware.
8. 8 The day of the party has arrived! Hopefully, your guests will enjoy the party and won't guess that it cost you 700 rubles. You probably can't believe it yourself! Unleash yourself and have fun at your fantastic party!

Tips

• When composing your music, make sure you have slower tunes as well. Guests will get tired of the rhythmic dancing, and small breaks after every few songs will come in handy. Plus, during slow songs, you can chat and watch your party go.
• When serving drinks to guests, remember that their tastes may not match yours. They can be turned back from fruit drinks, they can hate soda!
• Make sure your home decoration matches the theme of your party, if any. Obviously, red and green balloons are not appropriate for Halloween parties, and there should be no napkins with fairies at a “pirate party”!

Warnings

• Make sure guests don't break anything. Remove all valuables away from the party venue, if, of course, you want to see them safe and sound!
• Being frugal and budget-conscious is good, but stingy is not! No one wants to spend time at a party with scratched CDs and two balloons in the corner as decorations. Try to stretch the funds you have and fit these points into your budget! Show your resourcefulness and ingenuity!