If you are looking for surprise party ideas and need information on how to plan a surprise party, read this article.
• Start planning the party about four to six weeks in advance. A good surprise party requires a bit of planning and organizing to keep it a surprise.
• Create a budget. You don’t have to have a lot of money to have a great party. The secret is creativity. Use the things you already have on hand or ask to borrow serving dishes, holiday decorations such as Christmas lights or extra folding tables and chairs.
• Choose a theme. Deciding on a surprise party theme makes planning the party much easier. Once you have decided on the theme, planning is a breeze because now the food, music, decorations, invitations and even how your guests dress is based on the theme.
• If you are not sure what theme to choose, think about the guest of honor’s favorite movies, hobbies, sports activities or even favorite vacation spots. The theme can be as silly or as serious as appropriate. For example, perhaps a foodie would like a cooking theme party, dinner party or wine tasting party. The avid reader might like a faux-booking signing party.
• Surprise party invitations. Three very important details to include on the surprise party initiation. First, make sure everyone is clear that this is a Surprise Party and not to say anything to the guest of honor. Two, make sure you have your name and contact information so people will call you with any party questions. And finally, to keep the surprise in surprise party to the very last minute, have your guest park where their cars will not be seen when the birthday boy or girl arrives. Noticing the cars of 5 of your closest friends parked outside a house or restaurant is a sure sign that something is up.
• Food and drinks. This will most likely be the biggest part of your budget. If your budget is limited, this not a problem at all and there are lots of options. Have the party early in day, such as a brunch or early afternoon, so your guests will not expect a big meal. Potlucks are always a fun option, especially if the foods are tied in to the theme and you have a group of friends that like to cook! A desserts and coffee menu is another budget saver.
• Get others involved. Planning a party is a lot of little details. After you’ve made some of the big decisions, such as budget and theme, ask a two or three people to help you with some of the really time consuming tasks, such as shopping, food preparation and decorations. Dividing up the work load makes surprise party planning fun and helps relieve the stress and pressure of trying to do a lot of things at the last minute.
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