Summer has started and the traditional graduation parties are upon us; a time to celebrate our sons and daughter’s achievements and send them off to the adventure we call ‘adulthood’. Planning such a momentous occasion can be challenging so Grand Rental Station in Fairview Hts. IL has a few tips to make your party planning easier and stress free. Decide: But before you jump in, it is important to establish the kind of graduation party you want. Would you prefer something more traditional such as a backyard barbecue or how about a party extravaganza with dancing? Here are a few Graduation party ideas:
- Backyard party
- Theme party
- Outside park party
- Venue party
Whichever you decide on, please make sure you involve the one who is graduating in this decision. After all, this is their day.
Establish a budget:
With all the glitz and glam that comes with a party it is easy to get carried away. Having a budget beforehand will impact the decisions you make when it comes to decorations, food and entertainment. Have a sit down with your teen to discuss his or her expectations and what you are able to do. A good way to remain budget conscious is rent instead of buy. Call Grand Rental Station for a sit down consultation about what would be the best way to rent for your son/daughter’s graduation day.Choosing a venue:
There are many factors to take into consideration when deciding where you want to have your party. Having your party at home or at another venue are the two most popular options.Home
If you decide to have your party at home, there are extra tasks that you need to complete on you own that a venue would otherwise take care of, such as seating and food. If you are planning on a lot of guests and you want to have your party outdoors, you will need to rent tables, chairs and tents in order to protect people from the sun and possible rain. Remember to order enough tables for not only eating, but also a couple of tables for the buffet and other displays like photos, trophies, plaques, certificates, other high school memorabilia, a sign-in book, and speakers.
Venue
One of the major benefits of having your party at a venue instead of your home is that the staff will do a lot of the work for you; like cooking, setting up, cleaning up and providing seating. When deciding on what kind of venue, consider a place that is centrally located and can comfortably fit all of your guests. Since it will be in the summertime, it would be nice to choose a place that gives guests the option of going outdoors or a venue that has a lot of windows to let in ample natural light and help set the mood. Having your party at a venue other than your home may be less work, but it can also turn out to be more expensive, so make sure to you get quotes from a wide variety of services to determine which would be most cost effective. Popular venues for graduation parties include:
- Restaurants
- Hotels
- Event halls
- Country clubs
Grand Rental Station in Fairview Hts. IL has been been helping plan events for 30 years. Please give us a call and we would be happy to suggest options.
Getting people to come:
The first thing you need to do before making your invitations is to make your guest list. Think about how many people to invite and how to invite them. With technology today, the way to get your invites out their is limitless: Here are just a few ways to invite:- Printed/mailed invitations
- Facebook invites
- Word of mouth
- Flyers
- Twitter Electronic newsletter/invite
- Group text
Pick a convenient date and time:
It’s impossible to choose one that works for each and every one of your guests, but there’s no harm in trying! When picking the date and time for your party, consider what works for other people. Is it a popular vacation time? Is it a holiday weekend when people will have other plans? Remember that the busier times will be right before and right after graduation. Sometimes waiting a few weeks after means more guest can make it.Food and drink:
The most important thing to remember when choosing food and beverages is to get what will appeal to the greatest amount of people. While salmon may be your favorite dish, it may not be as appetizing to your guests. Some other decisions you will have to make are what type of food you want – picnic-style hamburgers and hot dogs? Finger food? A buffet? Are you going to prepare it? Are you going to have it catered? If it’s within your budget and you plan on having a lot of guests, consider having your party catered along with on-site staff management so that you don’t have to worry about refilling dishes and enjoy your party. Think cupcakes for dessert, it’s very in right now. Grand Rental Station has some cupcake stands that will go with any decor. Drinks are another thing you should have a lot of; definitely have water in case of dehydration, and different kinds of sodas such as diet and regular cola, sweet drinks like lemonade, and possibly beer and wine coolers for the adults. Make sure to keep this separate from the drinks for the kids, as the parents would be held responsible if anything were to happen.Decorations:
Show off your creativity and school spirit by decorating your party with balloons, centerpieces, tablecloths, and even tents featuring your school colors. Many people have display tables highlighting their accomplishments with pictures, trophies, plaques, framed acceptance letters, and other highs school memorabilia. It’s also popular to have slideshows of pictures showing your child growing up. Grand Rental Station has tables, tablecloths and decorations that would be perfect for your occasion.Music:
Music will add excitement to any party. You could hire a DJ or karaoke is very popular right now. If you prefer to use your budget for other needs, a great option is hooking your ipod up to a speaker. Make sure you have a variety of music on your ipod, a good number is at least 50 songs.Conclusion:
Grand Rental Station in Fairview Heights wants to wish you a fun and safe graduation day!We have decorations, tables, chairs, tents, and much more for your event needs. Don't hesitate to call us at (618) 277-7750 or visit are website www.grandrentalfairview.com/.
* Original article @ http://www.hercampus.com/high-school/how-plan-high-school-graduation-party
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