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Planning any event can be pretty stressful, so throwing a surprise party can be a little trickier, with the added fact that you and all the guests have to keep the party secret from the person whose party it is. Here are some tips to help make organising the party easier.
Guest List
Writing a guest list should be one of the first things you decide to do. As you are throwing a surprise party, inviting people that the surprise guest has not seen for some time is often done. If you have not got the contact details for these people asking someone who lives with the surprise guest is an option, they may be able to get hold of their address book or even contact some people themselves.
If you know that someone will not be able to keep the surprise party a secret, then it is best to treat them as you would the surprise guest and not let them know what you are planning, just telling them the date they need to keep free. Just one person leaking the event will ruin the surprise, so be careful who you tell.
Date
Deciding on when the party is to be thrown is very important as you will need to ensure that the surprise guest and everyone else are able to attend on this date. You will need to come up with a cover up story on why you want the surprise guest to book time in their diary. Weekends or bank holidays are usually the best days to hold an event as more people will be able to attend.
Venue
Once a date has been decided a venue will need to be booked, you will need to choose a suitable venue that will accommodate your needs and budget. Make sure the venue is accessible for everyone who is attending, for example is it easy enough to find, is there enough car parking spaces etc.
There are so many venues that can cater for surprise parties here are the most popular choices:
House party – If you are planning a party on a budget or want a more personal touch then this is a good option. You can tell the surprise guest that they are invited to yours for a meal.
Function Room – Most bars, hotels, clubs etc have a function room which they hire out. Prices tend to vary and can be based on per hour, set room, per person etc. There are many functions rooms that are free to hire. Do a search on the internet, look in your local phone book, ask around.
Restaurant – If you do not want to plan a party but still want a surprise celebration then booking space in a restaurant can be ideal. Many restaurants have separate rooms for large bookings.
Final Arrangements
Tell all the guests to arrive at the party earlier than the surprise guest, half an hour is usually a good time, this way people who never turn up on time will have half an hour leeway before the surprise guest arrives.
It is advised to get someone to arrive with the surprise guest so they do not have an idea what is going on and if anything goes wrong at the other end, for example, you are running late, the food has not arrived etc and you need the guest to arrive later than planned you can contact the other person and let them know.
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