Easter is fast approaching and you may have plans to host a party or two to celebrate the holiday. It’s estimated that around 85% of Brits will celebrate Easter, showing just how popular it is and why it’s the perfect holiday to throw a party for.
However, organising an epic Easter shindig is easier said than done – especially when you’re doing it on a budget. There are plenty of ways to throw a great party without spending your hard-earned savings, though, and our guide can help you.
Continue reading to see how you can plan an incredible party and save some money along the way.
Create a budget
Creating a realistic budget is the first step when planning a party that won’t break the bank. You won’t want to sacrifice all your finances in exchange for one party, so make sure you don’t go overboard with it.
Considering the following features is a great way to land on a budget that you’re happy with and can afford:
- How many guests are coming
- Whether you need to hire a venue
- What your drink and food menu will consist of
- How many decorations you need to buy. You could opt to DIY your decorations to save some money
- What activities you want to do
Set a date and send invitations
Setting your date early will give your guests more time to prepare for the party, and should mean they aren’t already busy.
You can save money on invitations by sending digital invites instead of paper ones. Plus, that’ll be more eco-friendly as an extra incentive.
Shop smart for decorations and food
Head out to the shops to pick up your party decorations from a reputable supplier. You could choose Easter-themed tablecloths, plates or lights to spruce up the area. If you’re opting for Easter lights, try to go with energy-efficient ones. If they’re not, you could risk your energy bills going up, which can sometimes lead to credit score issues if you can’t pay them back.
For your food and beverages, we recommend heading to Britain’s cheapest supermarket, Aldi. They have an egg-cellent selection of Easter goods and it shouldn’t cost the world to get enough snacks for all your guests.
Set up your party
Now you’ve got everything you need, it’s time to set up. Get the whole family to help you do this as it can be great bonding time and should mean you still have the energy to enjoy the party once guests arrive too!
Capture the memories
After planning such an eventful Easter get-together, you don’t want the memories to fade away. Ensure you take plenty of photos with your guests, so you can laugh about these great times in the future.
