How to have a budget friendly holiday party

 How to have a budget friendly holiday party.

Everyone loves to have fun, especially during the festive season where friends and family gather to share good food and a great time. Most people like throwing parties during the holidays; however, you don’t have to break your back and bust your budget to create a fun and memorable party. Here are a few tips on how to have a budget-friendly holiday party.

Decorations 

Like any other event, decorations play an essential part at a festive party; unfortunately, they can be quite costly. If you are planning to throw a big party with a small budget, there are some decorations you might have to do without, or better yet, try making some DIY decorations. Also, try not to focus too much on the decorations because, let’s be honest, not all your guests will remember how your festive ribbons looked like.

Food  

A party is not complete without good food. There are a few ideas on how you can save on food if you have a limited budget.

1. Stock your party with an array of appetizers and easy party snacks. Most of these snacks are affordable and can keep your guests full throughout the day.

2.  If you can throw a meatless party since it’s usually one of the most expensive ingredients for a meal. Research for tasty recipes online you can prepare to save you money.

3. One of the easiest ways to cut food expenses at a party is to make it a potluck where each guest brings one dish. This will significantly reduce your budget and workload.

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Drinks

While alcohol can be expensive, here are some ways you can cut down on the cost;

1. Instead of making your party a potluck, prepare the food and ask each guest to bring alcohol.

2. If you choose to buy the drinks, go for the inexpensive ones. There is plenty of good and affordable alcohol.

3. If you have a larger crowd, buy the alcohol in bulk.

Entertainment 

Although most people choose to have conversations during parties, there are several other ways you can entertain your guests on a budget. Having a movie night is one way to liven things up. There are plenty of movies to choose from on streaming sites if you don’t have any in your collection. Also, games such as charades, pictionary, and other board games can keep your guests entertained all night.

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Themed party

Having a themed party helps save on cost as you avoid wasting time and resources planning for the perfect party. Since you don’t have to start from scratch, a themed party helps you know in advance what you’ll need, thus sticking to a budget.

Limit your guests 

Lastly, don’t invite all your family members, friends, and colleagues if money is an issue. A smaller intimate party is always more manageable and budget-friendly. Try and stick to a party of about 15 to 30 people to save on cost.