When it comes to Christmas, there is no limitation as to how much you should celebrate.
There is also not a written rule for how you should organize your Christmas party, which leaves you free to use your creativity to its maximum. Whether you’re going extra and inviting all your friends, or hosting a party for a few peers, there’s still a lot to consider. You have to think about booze, decorations, as well as venue.
Since the budget is probably not very big to begin with, you should carefully use the means at your disposal to organize the best students Christmas party 2020. With that in mind, here are some useful tips for your party this year.
Tips for Planning A Students Christmas Party on a Budget
Most students plan these parties on the budget, which doesn’t mean that they’ll have less fun at all! There are plenty of things you can do to make an unforgettable Christmas party 2020 on a budget, such as prepare your own decorations, learn how to make some easy cocktails, ask everyone to pitch in and help, etc.
Here are some things that should help you organize better:
1. Determine your budget and stick to it
How much money do you have for the students party 2020 this year? It’s best to plan these things ahead, probably even start saving a bit once a Christmas party ends – to invest in the next one. If you want to find some cash to host a nice party, reduce your unnecessary expenses and think of a realistic amount for the Christmas party. Once you figure out the numbers, write it down and stick to it.
You wouldn’t want to spend more than you can afford and get into big debts because of a party. After all, a student’s budget is really hard and your goal should be to pay off those debts, not make them bigger.
2. Pick the priorities
What are the priorities for this year’s Christmas party? You’ll need a venue, beverages, some food, and decorations. Take a pen and paper and start writing things down. Make sure to fit these into your budget. If you still have budget to spend, you can get the extra things that aren’t priorities.
This is the point where you eliminate the things that cost too much, but can be avoided. Yes, alcohol is important for such big parties, but it is very expensive if you’re buying it for a bigger group of people. If you want your party to be festive on a budget, go for some spiked eggnog and self-made cocktails, and offer non-alcoholic beverages as alternative.
If the holidays are around study days and you all need academic obligations, you might want to make this party alcohol-free. However, this doesn’t mean that you can’t slack off for one holiday in the year and hire Australian essay help to handle your papers and assignments for you.
3. First your budget, then the guest list
If you can’t afford to make a good party for 50 people, invite 10 and make a great party for them. This will reduce all that stress on party-planning, and you’ll be certain that your guests will have a great time.
4. Decorate specific spots around the venue
You’ll hardly have the budget to decorate everything from the entrance to the halls and the bathroom. If you spread them too much, it won’t be noticeable. So, pick some high-impact and high-traffic spots around the venue and accentuate them. Give them a festive vibe without spending a fortune on trying to decorate everything.
5. Pick some Christmas party games
This is the festive season, which means that it is time for some games and some carols! Get your guests into the right mood and help them mingle by introducing some popular Christmas games. You can add an Elephant-style game of Christmas gifting to your invitation (limit them to a couple of dollars, though), or play games like: ornament on a spoon races, cookie recipe taste-off, Christmas movie trivia, who am I games, etc.
6. Light up the area
To really give the room a Christmas-y feeling, light up some fairy lights and some candles. You don’t have to purchase those readily decorated candles to add a holiday touch to the room. Just get the simple candles at the dollar store nearby, add a ribbon to it – and you’re done!
7. Ask your friends to pitch in
Your friends can help you with everything from the decoration to the organization. You can ask some of your closer friends to bring their favorite dish to avoid the food expenses.
8. You don’t need fancy invites
This is a student’s Christmas party, so why do you need those black-tie, fancy invitations? You don’t need to waste money or paper to send them out. Students today use technology on a daily basis and for many hours per day, so send them out via e-mail instead.
9. Create a photo area
You would like it if your friends can take a photo memory to bring wit them once they leave the party, wouldn’t you? It’s very simple to set a photo area. Use a simple metallic wall covering, add some balloons, and set out a tripod that your friends can use to take photos with their phones. You can even add some party props in a box nearby!
The bottom line
The idea of a Christmas party is to celebrate a wonderful holiday and have a great time. It is natural to want your party to go well, but the most important thing are the people. Don’t forget that!
Author’s Bio
Bobbie Sanchez is an event planner. His job is to organize all kinds of events like parties, wedding, birthdays, christenings – all on a budget his clients set. He’s been working as a planner for over six years at this point.
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