Send invitations.If you’re interested in going green and sending paperless invites, check out services likeevite,Paperless Post,Greenvelope, and Minted’sonline invitations.
Order food & beverages.If you’re not working with a chef, you’ll want to put in orders for alcohol and non-perishables now.
Hire a chef.The popularity and demand for professionalchefsis expected to grow another 10% by 2026.
Purchase or make your decor.You can also always borrow decor from other people’s parties and style it in a way that puts your own personal touch on their products. Or take inspiration from thesesummer event decor ideas.
Plan activities.You can choose anything from dancing to board games to trivia competitions. And (surprise, surprise) Pinterest has a lot of interestingparty activity ideasto inspire you.
Enlist party helpers or hire event staff.Whether you’ll have family in town or need help serving food to hundreds of corporate guests, make sure you have people ready to lend a hand before, during, and after the celebration.
