Hi all,
Im organising a surprise 50th birthday party for my husband this May, only about 25 people in total. Im using our house & hopefully garden if weather is good. Budget isn’t too much. This will sound a bit sad but I haven’t organised any kind of party before! Just wanted to get some tips please..
Some thoughts I have…
- I wont have enough plates, glasses, cutlery for everyone. Is it okay to use paper plates etc or should I hire/ borrow glasses?!
- I wont have enough chairs/ tables. What do you suggest? I don’t really want to buy anything & we don’t own a car so difficult to borrow any.
- Im planning on buying the booze from Tesco, prosecco, wine, the usual. Re beer, should I get a selection of beers or buy a keg of beer?
- Party starts at 3pm as some family are travelling from afar but it will go until late. Im planning on putting out food at 3pm when the party starts. I guess I will then need to keep food “stocked up” throughout afternoon/ evening? I don’t want to do a bbq but want something substantial so people don’t get drunk. Any suggestions? I don’t think sanies will be enough. I did look at external caters but it was outside my budget. There wont be any children btw.
- Any ideas on how to make it a little bit special? I will get 50th balloons and will buy a 50th cake. Do I need 50 candles?!
- Present is sorted a least! He loves golf so getting golf stuff.
Thanks so much for reading :)