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May 2, 2009--Celebrations.com
Monet Clements-Dixon, President of Milestones Event Design and Consulting Services, suggests hosting a "School Spirit Party." Decorate with paraphernalia from the future school the graduate will be attending, whether its High School, College, etc. For a fun activity during the party, play a trivia game about things related to their future school, like famous grads, whats the mascot, when was the school founded/established, etc. As a party favor, buy white mail tube wrap, then tie it with a bow like a diploma! Fill the mail tubes with a few of the grads favorite things. You can even attach small notes to the items inside to let everyone know the significance.
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October 2009--Parent Guide News
Planning a birthday party is largely dependent on the birthday child’s interests and the parent’s budget. Time-wise, begin party planning two to four weeks in advance of sending out invitations if you want to host your child’s party on a particular day and time. If your child child’s birthday falls on or near a holiday or your date of choice is a Saturday, allot an extra few weeks for the planning. What do professional party planners say in terms of when to book a party space or entertainment? “As soon as possible,” according to the handful of experts I consulted for this article.
Here is more detailed information from Monet Clements-Dixon, president of Milestones Event Design & Consulting Services, a full-service special events agency serving Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC. And don’t worry if you are not the most organized person. These are simply general guidelines.
•Eight to Ten Weeks Before the Party: Choose a party theme with your child, write a guest list and reserve your entertainment or party venue.
•Six Weeks Before: Prepare and mail the invitations.
•Four Weeks Before: Brainstorm activities and food that correspond to the party’s theme. This is especially important if the celebration is a do-it-yourself party, such as in your home. One month before the event is also a good time to order the cake.
•Three Weeks Before: Purchase party supplies, particularly if you are ordering them online, and arrange for extra help during the party if you’d like at least another pair of hands.
•One to Two Weeks Before: Write a timeline of party activities, and purchase remaining supplies for activities and favors for attendees. Call family members and friends who have not yet responded about attendance. This is important; perhaps not everyone received your invitation. Party venues generally don’t ask for your final RSVP count until a few days before the actual party. A parent generally pays for a minimum number of children at the time of booking, and the party place should accommodate the few extras who show up that day.
•One to Two Days Before: Bake the cake or pick up your pre-ordered cake. Also confirm your help if you have asked someone else to give you a hand. Decorate your home or be sure you have the decorations you need for the party venue. Prepare or pick up food.
•One Week After the Party: Send thank-you notes.
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