Surprise Party Suggestions - Six Easy Tips to Make It a Night to Remember
Planning a surprise party can be very exciting.
It can also be tricky if the person for whom the party is being prepared is observant by nature.
Here are some suggestions on how to keep the surprise intact, and the party a success.
1.
Make sure your invitations clearly indicate the party is a surprise.
Send out reminders leading up to the date.
Don't forget to share the planned strategy of deception with your co-conspirators.
2.
Enlist the help of a friend as an accomplice, one you can trust to deliver the guest of honor to the venue on time.
This requires "booking" the celebrant for a fake activity.
Plan the party around a routine so he won't sense anything out of the ordinary.
If Friday night is a regular night out, then schedule this time for the "surprise".
3.
Be discreet.
Act naturally around the guest of honor, and make sure your conspirators do the same.
Don't let errant smiles tip off the celebrant but don't completely ignore him either.
Guests who are unable to keep a straight face should be encouraged to avoid the celebrant leading up to the date.
4.
Tell your guests to park off-site.
What a give-away to run into a "guest" at the parking lot! Avoid this by setting the rendezvous time at least 30 minutes before the guest of honor arrives.
Allow extra contingencies for known latecomers.
5.
En route to the venue, make sure all party paraphernalia and decorations are hidden; however, fill the party room itself with festive decor to surprise your guest of honor.
6.
Hush.
If the celebrant is anticipating a quiet night, then by all means, be quiet.
Save the ruckus for the big surprise! Surprise parties are always fun.
Through all your planning, keep the guest of honor's interests and personality in mind.
Focus on foods he enjoys.
A buffet of favorite goodies, or hosting the event at his favorite restaurant, will ensure a very appreciative reception.
Remember, the party doesn't end with the surprise.
Keep the energy up with activities and don't forget toasts to the celebrant.
Finally, capture the party in photos, organize in an album, and present to the celebrant later as the topping on the cake, a final surprise.
Now you've made this memorable.
It can also be tricky if the person for whom the party is being prepared is observant by nature.
Here are some suggestions on how to keep the surprise intact, and the party a success.
1.
Make sure your invitations clearly indicate the party is a surprise.
Send out reminders leading up to the date.
Don't forget to share the planned strategy of deception with your co-conspirators.
2.
Enlist the help of a friend as an accomplice, one you can trust to deliver the guest of honor to the venue on time.
This requires "booking" the celebrant for a fake activity.
Plan the party around a routine so he won't sense anything out of the ordinary.
If Friday night is a regular night out, then schedule this time for the "surprise".
3.
Be discreet.
Act naturally around the guest of honor, and make sure your conspirators do the same.
Don't let errant smiles tip off the celebrant but don't completely ignore him either.
Guests who are unable to keep a straight face should be encouraged to avoid the celebrant leading up to the date.
4.
Tell your guests to park off-site.
What a give-away to run into a "guest" at the parking lot! Avoid this by setting the rendezvous time at least 30 minutes before the guest of honor arrives.
Allow extra contingencies for known latecomers.
5.
En route to the venue, make sure all party paraphernalia and decorations are hidden; however, fill the party room itself with festive decor to surprise your guest of honor.
6.
Hush.
If the celebrant is anticipating a quiet night, then by all means, be quiet.
Save the ruckus for the big surprise! Surprise parties are always fun.
Through all your planning, keep the guest of honor's interests and personality in mind.
Focus on foods he enjoys.
A buffet of favorite goodies, or hosting the event at his favorite restaurant, will ensure a very appreciative reception.
Remember, the party doesn't end with the surprise.
Keep the energy up with activities and don't forget toasts to the celebrant.
Finally, capture the party in photos, organize in an album, and present to the celebrant later as the topping on the cake, a final surprise.
Now you've made this memorable.
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