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Whether you are hosting the prom itself or one of those popular after-parties, the pressure to host a perfect prom party and get it right is absolutely immense. Trying to ensure that everything goes without a hitch, that all of your guests are happy and absolutely nothing will go wrong – I don’t envy you.
Here are some top tips to host the perfect prom party and make sure it stands out from the rest:
Know Your Budget
Now you don’t want to offer something abysmal such as a hall, some pitiful streamers and your uncle DJ-ing in the corner but you also don’t want to be excessive and spend money that you simply don’t have. By knowing your budget, you will know what is achievable in terms of venue, food and drink, entertainment and anything else.
Offer Something Unique
A lot of prom parties are simply music, food and decent lighting. There is also usually a photographer there to take pictures of all of the guests. Why not try something a little different and get some photo booths? You will still get wonderful pictures of your guests and they will also be able to take some wonderful pictures in a much more relaxed way than in front of a traditional photographer.
Choose A Suitable Venue
How many people are on the guest list? You will need to make sure you have a proper guest list so you know how many are coming and what venues will be suitable for such an amount. The last thing you want is a hall that is too small or somewhere too big where you are in one tiny corner – that looks equally as bad! By choosing a suitable venue from the offset, you’ll be able to decide everything else around that.
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Enlist Some Help
Party planning isn’t something everyone can do and sometimes we need a little help. Whether you ask your friends and family to pitch in or choose to enlist the help of a professional business such as Poptop Parties, there is no shame in asking for some assistance in pulling off the party of the century. A brand like Poptop Parties offers extraordinary party experiences and might also be able to help you in pulling off the first point in offering something unique that no one else is.
Do Some Research
Whether you are catering the event yourself or using outside sources, it is important to do the research when it comes to your guests. Make sure you are using reputable caterers if using outside sources – make sure they have hygiene certificates and have been rated by the council. You will also need to speak to your guests and find out any dietary requirements due to religious or allergy reasons. The last thing you want to do is cause an allergic reaction in one of your guests or accidentally serve something to someone who cannot have it for religious reasons!
What’s Your Entertainment?
If you are choosing a DJ, you will want to choose someone a little better than your uncle who spins the discs at the odd family party. There is bound to be a few in your local area with good reviews so take some time to find out who they are. Make sure they also offer playlists that are suitable for your guests – you don’t want someone who simply plays a certain type or era of music when you want a mix!
Some prom parties choose to hire live bands instead. If you are considering doing this, try and see them live yourself beforehand so you know what they sound like live. It is also worth remembering that bands get booked up quickly so the earlier you book them the better!
Decorate It
Finally you will need to decorate the venue but this doesn’t have to cost the Earth. You should have already asked for help with planning so get your friends and family to help with some balloons, centrepieces and more. If you have hired a business to help you with the planning, this should also be a service they offer so ask how they are thinking of decorating the venue.
These are just a few top tips to help you in planning the perfect prom party. It doesn’t have to be as stressful as it seems. By simply doing a little research and enlisting help from people you know or businesses who make their living doing this, you should be able to pull off the perfect night. Good luck!