How to Organize a Party

Step 1. Figure out what type of party you want to have.

What type of party do you want to give?

You could throw a:

 Surprise party
 Birthday party
 Anniversary party
 Graduation party

Step 2. Select the venue, date and time.

Where are you going to hold your party?

Your home, a friend’s home, hotel, office, banquet hall, community center, pool, park or house of
worship?

Step 3. Who are your guests?

Based on your budget and venue arrangements, confirm both 1) how many people and 2) exactly who
will be on your guest list. How you will you invite guests?

Step 4. Make and confirm other arrangements.

If you are throwing a party with additional arrangements such as music & entertainment, now’s the
time to make and confirm those arrangements.

Step 5. Make a list of supplies and go shopping.

Make a list of supplies that you’ll need: food, drink, beverages (don’t forget the ice!), decorations,
place settings, furniture .