How to Plan the Perfect Surprise Party For Your Husband
2011-07-14 11:01:06
A small child might be unaware of what's going on, but your husband is quite a different matter.
If you want to make the day special and have a chance of keeping the party a secret, you need to hold the festivities somewhere besides your own home. If you think you can get him out of the house for an extended time while you make all the arrangements and do any decorating, you are probably mistaken. It is much easier to have a different location where you will be afforded the time to handle all the details without worrying about him showing up during the process.
Where to hold the event is always a good question. Based on the number of friends your husband has and how many family members will attend, you may get by with the home of one of those friends or family members, or you might need to rent a space. It is always cozier to hold the party in a home if your husband is settled down and more comfortable with quiet settings. If he is the type who wants to be in crowds and at large events, the rented space is probably the best way to go.
If you have been married for some length of time, the food planning should be a snap. Depending on the amount of time you have for preparations, you may want to have the food catered. Make that decision as to what serves you best.
If the party site is in a location where your husband doesn't go regularly, you should only have one big concern. That concern is the loose tongues of the people who will attend. No amount of cloak and dagger planning is going to help if one person simply cannot refrain from telling him. The best you can do is to put off telling anyone about the party until the latest possible date. This may create a drop in attendance, and it will mean planning food without being sure who is coming. You must weigh one situation against the other.
Be sure everyone knows what you expect him or her to bring, whether or not gifts are desired, how long the party will last, and any other important things they should know. Most of the time, you do this with an invitation, but keeping a secret might be difficult with invitations lying around waiting to be mailed. Almost everyone has email, which makes communications more expeditious, and if you have your list set up, it takes very little time to contact many people.
Your husband is very important to you, and there's a good chance you and he will be together for a long and wonderful time. Surprise party planning should not be a pressure situation for you. The day is special and should be relaxing for him, you, and your guests.
Darlene Wade is a party planning enthusiast and author. She spends her time teaching others how to plan great parties of any size and type. She frequently holds gatherings for her large extended family in her home. Her latest book, "Plan your Party Perfectly" is available at http://www.planyourpartyperfect.com.
If you want to make the day special and have a chance of keeping the party a secret, you need to hold the festivities somewhere besides your own home. If you think you can get him out of the house for an extended time while you make all the arrangements and do any decorating, you are probably mistaken. It is much easier to have a different location where you will be afforded the time to handle all the details without worrying about him showing up during the process.
Where to hold the event is always a good question. Based on the number of friends your husband has and how many family members will attend, you may get by with the home of one of those friends or family members, or you might need to rent a space. It is always cozier to hold the party in a home if your husband is settled down and more comfortable with quiet settings. If he is the type who wants to be in crowds and at large events, the rented space is probably the best way to go.
If you have been married for some length of time, the food planning should be a snap. Depending on the amount of time you have for preparations, you may want to have the food catered. Make that decision as to what serves you best.
If the party site is in a location where your husband doesn't go regularly, you should only have one big concern. That concern is the loose tongues of the people who will attend. No amount of cloak and dagger planning is going to help if one person simply cannot refrain from telling him. The best you can do is to put off telling anyone about the party until the latest possible date. This may create a drop in attendance, and it will mean planning food without being sure who is coming. You must weigh one situation against the other.
Be sure everyone knows what you expect him or her to bring, whether or not gifts are desired, how long the party will last, and any other important things they should know. Most of the time, you do this with an invitation, but keeping a secret might be difficult with invitations lying around waiting to be mailed. Almost everyone has email, which makes communications more expeditious, and if you have your list set up, it takes very little time to contact many people.
Your husband is very important to you, and there's a good chance you and he will be together for a long and wonderful time. Surprise party planning should not be a pressure situation for you. The day is special and should be relaxing for him, you, and your guests.
Darlene Wade is a party planning enthusiast and author. She spends her time teaching others how to plan great parties of any size and type. She frequently holds gatherings for her large extended family in her home. Her latest book, "Plan your Party Perfectly" is available at http://www.planyourpartyperfect.com.
