Throwing a party this holiday? Follow the MAP below to ensure your soiree is an event that people will be talking about long after the cork pops on the party’s last bottle of champagne!
MAP to a Unique Party
Make it Memorable – Select a theme and carry the theme through the entire event – from the invite to the d?cor and party favors.
Activity – Planned activities encourage interaction among guests and give them something to talk about. Remember, you don’t have to force everyone to participate. Always offer a fun opt-out or accessible alternative activity.
Personalize It – People love things that are made just for them. Personalize at least one aspect of your party – a cocktail, napkins, favors – all can be easily customized and leave a lasting impression on your guests.
Need help getting organized before the big shindig. Simply printout the party prep countdown below.
Countdown to a Chic Party
Timing Activity Complete (y/n)
4 Weeks before Choose Theme
Create Guest List
Design/Choose invite
Plan Menu
Plan Activities, Entertainment, Music
Plan favor
3 Weeks before Send invites
Shop for game, activity materials
Order/Make favors
2 Weeks before Purchase non-perishable decorations
Make party playlist for MP3 player
1 Week before Develop grocery shopping list based on RSVPs
3 Days before Grocery/Liquor shop
1 Day before Purchase perishable decorations
Clean and decorate home
Prep Food
Keisha Wright, creator of chicpartyplans.com,is a former Teen Trendspotter and Experiential Marketer. She has worked with Teen People, Nickelodeon & MTV, helping them to launch immersive events and promotional campaigns using her trademark MAP to a chic party.More information visit – www.chicpartyplans.com/party_planning_tools.php
