Decorations are a crucial party supply that set the tone for a party.
Since a surprise party will need to both startle and delight the individual the event is being thrown for, decorations need to be over the top, vibrant and festive. When the individual walks into the party venue, you want it to be immediately clear something special and unusual is occurring. The decorations are the way to set the tone for the event and alert the honoree to the surprise party. Does this Spark an idea?
Invitations
An invitation is a crucial supply that is necessary to alert guests to the surprise party details and instructions. Invitations allow you to alert guests to the party details in one mass announcement, which limits the risk of being caught by the party honoree. The invitation expresses in clear and detailed terms that the party is a surprise. Don't be afraid to specify several times in the invitation that the guest of honor is not to be informed of the celebration. Set the time for arrival of guests at least an hour before the guest of honor is due to arrive. Giving guests instructions as where to park their cars can also help prevent accidentally alerting the guest of honor to the party.
Decorations
Decorating the room the guest of honor will walk into to be alerted to the party is key to giving him a festive and thrilling first impression. Scatter balloons around the floor and fill some with helium allowing them to float around the room. Hang streamers from wall to wall to add more bursts of color with classic party decorations. Cover tables with brightly colored linens or plastic tablecloths. Hang a banner that alerts the guest of honor as to the purpose of the party, such as "Happy Birthday," or "Congratulations."
Refreshments
Since guests will be arriving an hour before the party technically begins in order to surprise the guest of honor, you will need to have finger foods and snacks laid out to accommodate the guests and keep them satisfied until the meal or cake is served. Simple and easy choices include chips and dip, cookies and baked goods, chicken wings, finger sandwiches and cheese and crackers. Have a fruit punch, soda or alcoholic beverages on hand as well, depending on the age of the party goers.
Entertainment
Having some type of entertainment on hand is crucial to any party, but especially for a surprise party. Play music while guests wait for the guest of honor to help keep energy high and people excited and enthusiastic for the grand entrance. Hire a band or musician to play "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow," or "Happy Birthday," when the honoree walks into the room, which will help further enhance the revealing of the surprise party to the guest of honor.
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