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Hosting a large party can be daunting. However by planning ahead and following some simple guidelines, you will be on your way to success.

1. Early preparation and organisation is the key. Use our Home Entertainment Party Planner as a checklist, it may be a lifesaver.

2. Refer to some of our other hosting links for invaluable tips.

• How to be the Perfect Host

• Tips for Hosting a Cocktail Party

• Setting a Formal Table

3. Organise the invitations. Set your guest list, date & time, theme and location.

4. Set your budget. You will need to estimate the costs of invitations, decorations, food, drinks, entertainment, activities, and rental items. Better to budget early than have a nasty surprise on the day.

5. Don't make the mistake of trying to do everything yourself. A stressed host is not a good host. Either get some friends to  help or consider using caterers. Not only to caterers provide great food to meet all tastes and budgets, they also provide great service and cleaning duties.  Therefore the host can concentrate on hosting and enjoying the party. Try our Catering Business Directory for some great ideas in your area.

6. Depending the size of the party you may need one or more of the following items; marquees, furniture, catering, decorations, jukeboxes, kegs, bbq's, ice trailers, dance floors, toilets, cutlery, glassware, hot boxes, theme props and entertainment. Either you have lots of friends to help supply these items, or you may need to hire some supplies. Our Supplies Business Directory has many businesses that will supply all this and more.

7. If your budget permits consider hiring musicians, entertainers or guest speakers for entertainment.

8. Let's be organised. Set a schedule of activities and deadlines. Call all vendors and helpers the day before the event to go over the details. Agree on a precise time schedule for your party and give a copy to all vendors and helpers. If everyone knows exactly what they are required to do and when, everything should go off without a hitch.

9. If you want some lasting memories of the party either hire a professional photographer or buy some disposable cameras and leave them around some of the tables. As the party heats up and the guests relax, most people consider themselves quite photogenic. No doubt some humorous, spontaneous and surprising photos will be taken.

10. Most importantly, relax on the day. If something goes wrong don't dwell on it, if your guests are wined, dined and entertained they will quickly forget.

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