Organize Your Fall Party | Family Economics
By Sarah Kimmel
Although summer has ended the weather can cooperate for one final backyard bash! Follow these easy tips and your party will sure to be the smoothest running party around.
Prep the Space – First things first and that is to get the backyard ready for guests. This means picking up the dog’s messes, mowing the lawn, pulling weeds, etc. One thing you may be tempted to do is to pick up the children’s toys. While this is a good idea, make sure you leave some out for the kids at the party to play with.
Organize the Food Table – Bundle a knife, fork and spoon and wrap them in a napkin and simply tie it together with a piece of twine. This will be convenient for your guests as they are preparing their plate. Anything you can do to make getting all of their food and utensils together one handed will be helpful. Once the food is in place, make sure to set it up in a logical order. Main courses should go first, followed by condiments for the main course, then sides, and finally desserts. Make sure there are serving utensils at each food item.
Drinks – Place the drink station away from the food table, and closer to the guest seating. Your guests will probably go back for drinks more frequently, and placing it closer to the tables will be more convenient. It will also prevent them from getting in the way of friends who are still getting their food.
Supplies – Make sure you have plenty of things on hand that your friends may not have remembered to bring. A table set out with sunscreen, bandages, bug spray, wipes, hand sanitizer, and maybe even some allergy medication will make sure that all of your guests are as comfortable as possible. A couple of board games can also go on this table in case anyone at your party wants to start up a game!
Conversation Starters – Having something on hand to get the ball rolling is especially important if you are inviting friends from different areas of your life. On each table place a jar of questions that people can ask each other like “if you could live in any city where would it be and why?” Sometimes it will only take that first question, and the whole table will be talking for the rest of the night!
Don't forget to have a contingency plan in place in case of inclement weather. With these tips you'll have a party that people will be talking about until you start planning your winter party!
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