Hosting a Budget Party

Everyone loves hosting a great party, but no one likes the budget hangover that follows.  Don't think that you have to spend a fortune to have a good time.  The ultimate goal of any party is to make sure everyone has a good time.  No one is going to remember if your house was spotless or it everything was the exact same shade of blue.  No one cares how much you spent on the food or if you bought the best cuts of meat.  They are going to remember that they had a good time, and that's about it.Set a BudgetBefore you do anything, set a budget!  Doing so will provide you with guidelines and help you save money.  Based on your budget you can determine what type of party you will host.  Even thought a higher budget gives you more options, with a little careful planning, even a low budget party can be amazing.  Use E-vitesNow obviously, in order to have a party you have to have people.  Invitations will depend on what type of party you're hosting.  If its a formal party, paper invitations are probably the best option. If you're hosting a casual party, electronic invitations are a great way to save some money.  There are a variety of mediums available to invite guests via internet and its any easy way to keep track of reservations.   Buy Discount DecorationsIf you are hosting a casual party such as a birthday simple decorations are best.  Now days, its easy to find party packs that are complete with disposable dinner ware, table covers and a few decorations.  These packs are inexpensive, convenient and save a lot of clean up time!  While some sites argue that cutting disposable is a great way to save money, they forget about clean up time and water bills.  Party packs are especially useful for bachelorette parties, themed birthdays and Superbowl Bashes.Prep Food at HomeOne of the easiest ways to save money when hosting a party is to cut back on the convenience foods.  While it may be easier to buy a veggie tray and pre-cut fruits, they come at a price.  Buying whole foods and doing the preparation at home is a great way to save money since food is always the most expensive item.  Another way to save money on food is with budget friendly side dishes.  Things like pasta, rice and potatoes are inexpensive and versatile making them the perfect budget friendly foods.