Surprise parties can be a great way to show someone you care, and create a special moment they will never forget. It's important to plan everything with care to ensure the party’s a success — and the surprise is still a surprise! Read on to discover the essential steps to throwing the perfect surprise party.
The most important thing is to find a date and time when the special person will be able to attend the party without any prior commitments. If they're likely to be working late, arrange for the party to start later that evening. If they like to go to bed early on a particular night, pick a different one.
Choose a few trustworthy family members or friends who can help you keep the secret and assist with the planning. Start making a guest list and assign tasks like decorations, music, food, and drinks to each helper.
Creating custom invitations or cards is a great way to make your surprise party unique. You can find countless designs online that you can customize and print.
Whatever your budget, you can create decorations to fit your theme. Get creative with paper, paint and string. Even the simplest things can look amazing if you take the time to put them together. Balloons and banners, lights, ribbons, flowers and candles can all add to the party atmosphere.
Choose food and drinks that are in keeping with your theme. If you're having a themed party, make sure you have decorations, food, and drinks that fit. You can also create some fun music playlists that you know your guest will love.
When the surprise guest arrives, make sure you have a few people on hand who can help keep the secret. Prepare a small speech to let them know that the party is for them and give them the invitation to reveal it all!
Once your guest has been surprised, let the celebrations begin. Make the most of the night, enjoy the food and drinks, and don't forget to take lots of photos to capture the memories.
