Anyone who knows me knows that I love a good party. I love hosting them. I love attending them. However, when it comes to parties (especially ones that I am hosting) there are certain things people do that drive me a little crazy. This is why I have compiled a list of party tips that will help guide you on what you should and should not do at a party. I want to to “Save” you from being one of those people who tick off the party hosts:
- Be sure to RSVP. The host needs to be sure they have enough food, drinks, supplies and goodie bags for the kids.
- If you have already RSVP’d be sure to show up (Unless you have an emergency of course)
- Don’t show up with additional guests without asking first. (This goes back to making sure there is enough of everything)
- Don’t show up to a birthday party without a gift. (I am ashamed to say that I have unfortunately have done this before)
- Don’t eat on the cake table (explained below)
- Don’t show up really late (I hosted a party once where the first guest showed up an hour and a half late)
- Don’t let your child blow out the candle in the cake if it isn’t their birthday party (They have their own birthday party to do it at)
- Keep track of the party’s stage (If it’s time for cake be there singing along and not somewhere else chatting away)
- If it’s an outdoor party stay outdoors (There’s a reason the hosts wants it outdoors)
- Don’t assume other people are watching your Kids. (I am guilty of this!)
- If a friend or family member has a birthday on the same day or right around it try to coordinate dates so they don’t overlap or coincide. Makes it easier on your family and friends attending.
Readers suggested I add the following:
- If the party is in someone’s house, don’t let your children destroy the kids bedrooms (especially when they aren’t supposed to be playing in there).
- The hosts of the party should not get there super late either…the guests shouldn’t be waiting around for a very long time waiting for the party to get started.
- When parking in someone’s driveway, park correctly so that other cars can fit.
Honestly, some things drive me a little more crazy than others. One thing in particular is guests using the decorated cake table as a place to eat or put their drinks on. After all, I usually decorate the cake table really nicely for picture purposes and since we usually eat before we sing “Happy Birthday” and cut the cake, it drives me a bit insane to see people putting their food and drinks on the table, getting it all messy and nasty before I have taken pictures. Does that bother you too or am I the only one?
Are you guilty of any of these? Any party tips I should add to the list? What bothers you?
Disclosure: I should state that these party tips were not inspired by my daughter’s recent birthday party. So if you were a guest I promise I am NOT talking about you… but it could be something you did at a previous party (guess you’ll never know. ..LOL)
