The guest list is a very critical element for a successful holiday party.
It should be drafted in a very careful manner as it holds to key to a successful event.
The guests who show up determine the mood of the event and even the activities that take place.
You may be willing to invite all your friends and relatives but your resources may not be adequate.
The guest list needs to be done well on time so that you allow for confirmations and regrets.
You do not want to invite people as a last minute options they may not take your party seriously.
A poorly attended party is a waste of time and resources committed towards it while an over attended one results to scarcity of food, congestion and the gusts tend to feel neglected.
The big question is how many guests should I invite for the ultimate holiday party? Read on to find the answer.
Consider the type of a party that you want to have, is it a brief afternoon party or a long night party? Having a holiday party means that it is a relaxed informal party.
Have in mind the activities for the party to determine the target guest list, is it children's party, adults only or is it an all inclusive party? When you narrow down to specific activities, it will help you come up with a suitable guest list.
Long parties are better for fewer people and they involve more detailed planning as opposed to short ones.
Budget - How much are you willing to spend on each guest? What are the available resources? What is the size of the venue? All these questions will help you narrow down to the number of guests who should be invited.
Aim to have a simple and modest party as opposed to an overdone one.
Do not overstretch your budget to make people happy.
You could devise ways of ensuring that you incur minimum costs for example you could get your friends and family lending you some items for the party like cutlery, volunteering to offer services like serving, entertainment, cooking, tidying up.
The size of the venue and the space available is also a huge determinant for the number f guests who should be invited.
If you are using a small backyard, then consider fewer guests as opposed to a hired venue.
You need the guests to have quality time and space hence does not overcrowd them.
You would rather have a few happy guests than a thousand disgruntled ones.
Eliminate unnecessary guests.
Some people are known to cause trouble by overindulging hence being chaotic and causing trouble.
Personalities of the guests should make good conversations and blend for a successful party.
Invite only those that need to attend and give them a memorable occasion.
The event should be relevant to all the invited guests so that they can actually see the need to create time for it.
These aspects should help you come up with a convenient guest list in order to have a fun filled holiday party!