| Birthdays are the most awaited, the most | | | | strut their stuff! This largely depends upon the |
| enjoyed and, yet sometimes, the most difficult | | | | age group of the majority of the crowd. If the |
| celebrations to organize. They come around | | | | guests are mostly of the younger age group, |
| every year and it is a challenge to invent a new | | | | then the safest bet would be to make sure there |
| idea or a new theme or a new venue so that it is | | | | is rocking music and a great dance floor! |
| definitely one up on the previous year! The best | | | | The next item in the list would be ‘food.' |
| and the most exciting venues are those where | | | | Good food is a must and a sure-fire way to |
| the idea and the theme and the venue all rolls into | | | | ensure the success of any party. So it would be |
| one! Like a barbecue party in the garden, perhaps | | | | good to know the tastes of the invitees whether |
| under the stars, or a beach party with loads of | | | | they would relish less of grub and more of fun, in |
| outdoor games and fun! A candlelit dinner for two | | | | which case you would need a simple but yummy |
| with the waves washing your feet could be | | | | spread, or whether food is the main source of |
| oh-so-romantic! You could even settle for your | | | | fun in which case you may have to choose again |
| own drawing room and have your friends put | | | | between a swanky, stylish restaurant and a less |
| their feet up and let their hair down, squat in front | | | | conventional, less formal eating place. |
| of a movie while having dinner and play some | | | | A themed party is almost always a success. |
| music when you feel like it and dance away until | | | | Think up a theme that would excite all your |
| your feet can take it no more! In Sydney, the | | | | guests, check which venue on your list is |
| most attractive venue is always the harbour. So | | | | compatible to your theme and please also do not |
| why just have a birthday party, why not | | | | forget to check with the venue managers if they |
| celebrate on a birthday party cruise? Book a | | | | would allow you to have the venue done up to |
| Sydney Harbour Cruise for your birthday and | | | | match your theme! You will also have to ensure |
| have a rocking party while you cruise around the | | | | that they do not have a dress code and that |
| beautiful harbour! | | | | your guests would be allowed to dress up for the |
| While budget may be the factor that plays a key | | | | theme. If they have a dress code, you have to |
| role in the selection of a venue, a low budget | | | | make sure that your guests are in favour of it |
| does not necessarily mean less fun. Oftentimes, a | | | | and also inform them in due advance so that they |
| not-so-expensive venue turns out to be more fun | | | | can get their gear ready in time for the party! |
| than its luxurious alternatives! A beach could turn | | | | Music and dance alone can make your party a |
| out to be more fun than a sophisticated | | | | huge success! If the majority of your friends fall |
| restaurant! Being in your casuals most assuredly | | | | into the category that would love to hit the dance |
| gives more room for relaxation and enjoyment | | | | floor as soon as the party is on and remain there |
| than being in snazzy but fussy party wear! Get a | | | | till the wee hours and the party is well over, |
| list of venues that match your budget from | | | | make sure your venue has a good dance floor |
| different sources like the Internet, the Yellow | | | | that can contain your crowd and has the facilities |
| Pages or any other. Mark your favourite choices | | | | for music or DJ! |
| and start calling them up in the order of your | | | | Last but not the least, you have to make sure |
| preference. | | | | that the venue has enough space to hold your |
| Here is a list of essential items that you should | | | | crowd and more importantly, it is available on the |
| tick off while making a list of probable venues. | | | | date and for the time the party is being planned. |
| Have a count of the number of guests that you | | | | Now making that list of venues should be easy! |
| are going to have and their preferences. Make a | | | | Eliminate the ones that do not match your |
| mental note of what the majority of them would | | | | requirement, tick the ones that do, finalise the |
| enjoy – music, dance, outdoors, or a casual | | | | right venue and have a ball! |
| get together or a dressy affair where they can | | | | |