6. Decorate the venue and bring the cake
As the day gets closer, start preparing to decorate the venue by assembling all the items you need. You can go for a traditional birthday party look with balloons and streamers or opt for something a little classier that fits your party’s theme. Your caterer may be able to provide dishware and place settings, or you can find matching plates and cups of your own.
Depending on which venue you choose, you may need additional furniture or gear. Will you need tables and chairs for a seated dinner party? Sound and lighting equipment for the dance floor? If you need A/V equipment, ask your Peerspace host what they have available, or check out our list of places to rent A/V and camera gear in a variety of cities across the United States.
And, of course, there’s one item on the birthday party checklist you can’t forget: buy or bake a cake. Remember to bring candles and write a “happy birthday” message in frosting!
7. Set up party games and start the playlist!
Once you arrive at the venue, there are just a few more things to do before your guests turn up. If you haven’t already, put together a rough plan of events, such as party games, dinner, cake, presents. You can always change things up to go with the flow of the evening, but it’s a good idea to make sure your caterer knows when to bring out the food — and the cake!
If you’re hosting a children’s birthday party, you’re more likely to have games to play and gifts to open, but adults may enjoy playing party games, too. Have a few icebreakers on hand to introduce people who may not know each other yet, and be sure to toast the guest of honor at some point during the party. If you don’t have a DJ, put together a Spotify playlist.
Planning a party can be a lot of work, but seeing the look of surprise on your child, best friend, or grandmother’s face will be worth it. There’s no better way to show someone you love them than to celebrate another year of their presence in your life. With this birthday party checklist, you’ll get all of the work out of the way so you can sit back and enjoy the party with them!
And when you need the perfect venue to host a birthday party, rely on Peerspace. We make it easy to find and book party venues in your town. Just browse our listings and book the space that suits your space needs, style, and locale.
