A family gathering can be a special moment for any family; however, planning these events can be a little stressful. Here are 3 easy tips to help you make your next family gathering unforgettable.
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Tip #1: Choose Activities that Can Spark JOY for Everyone.
Family gatherings can be so much fun. They can bring the people you love the most together for a shared experience. These are special moments that you will remember forever. These events could be a wedding, a birthday party, or a retirement party.
Don't settle for a boring event! What does your family love to do? What makes you smile? What makes you laugh? What are some shared memories that could be celebrated together? Most parties will have your typical activities that are always solid selections: plenty of food and drink, dancing, and plenty of photo opportunities.
Here are list of some other things you may consider adding to your next family gathering:
- Video Montage
- Gift Exchange
- Karaoke
- Hiring a DJ for Dancing
- Photos on Display (with a story to share)
- Group Games!
- Crowd Participation Games
Tip #2: Choose Simple Decorations that Add a Special Touch to the Family Gathering.
Simple decorations can add a special touch to any event. For your next family gathering, try choosing a theme. A theme will guide the decor selections, color choices, and even the food options. A theme can tie every piece of an event together to build cohesiveness and clarity. Choosing a theme will save you from many tiny headaches.
A theme can tie every piece of an event together to build cohesiveness and clarity.
Once you choose a theme, there are thousands of different directions you can choose from. Choose a few simple options to add that special touch to your family gathering. No need to go overboard. Choose a few things that you or your team can do really well. Less is more in this situation.
Here are a couple of good themes to choose from:
- Winter Wonderland
- Jungle Theme
- Pretty in Pink
- Space Theme
- Star Wars Theme
- Taylor Swift
- 70s Music
- Roaring 20s
- Black Tie Event
- Masquerade Ball
Tip #3: Choose Food and Drinks that are Part of the Experience
Once you have chosen a theme, you can select the food and drink you would like to have at your event. Obviously, the food needs to taste good! Make sure to do some kind of tasting test with your caterers before the event. This is a pretty standard request for most caters.
However, to add a special touch, select something that will go with your theme. You could even have small touches of the theme infused with the meal to tie everything together. A fun option is to have specialty drinks that are specifically made for your event. Those are always fun party favorites!
We hope this article helps you plan your next family gathering. Here is another great blog to check out to help you get some more great ideas. Happy planning!
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: How far in advance do I need to book for a comedy club Los Angeles?
A: You want to book your venue for any event as far in advance as possible. However, most event spaces are booked between 3-6 months before the event day.
Q: Am I able to plan a birthday party in just one month?
A: For most birthday parties, 3 months is a great amount of time to plan; however, everything can get planned in just one month. The most important thing would be to get your location and catering booked! Everything else can be done pretty last minute.