Sussex County Party Planning and Celebrations Guide

Party Planning for Parents: Tips from a Mom of Six

As a mom of six and over 17 years of planning birthday, baptism, and graduation parties, I've learned a few things. First and foremost, don't be afraid to ask for help from friends, family, or even your kids. Second, always have a Plan B. Whether it's an indoor venue or a tent, be prepared for unexpected weather. And finally, you can never have too much ice. Trust me, you'll be glad you have plenty on hand.

Party planning can be overwhelming, especially for first-timers. It's like trying to juggle a dozen eggs while blindfolded. But don't worry, we're here to guide you through the process and help you keep everything from cracking.

Planning a party can be daunting, but with the right ingredients, it can be a breeze. Let's dive into the essentials: food, decor, entertainment, and more.

Planning Your Party

• Theme: Choose a theme that reflects the guest of honor's interests.
• Guest List: Decide who you want to invite and send out invitations well in advance.
• Venue: Select a location that suits your party size and theme.
• Date and Time: Pick a date and time that works for most of your guests.

Decorations

• Color Scheme: Choose a color palette that compliments your theme.
• Centerpieces: Create eye-catching centerpieces for your tables.
• Balloons and Streamers: Add a festive touch with balloons and streamers.

Food and Drinks

• Menu: Plan a menu that caters to your guests' dietary needs and preferences.
• Catering or DIY: Decide whether to hire a caterer or prepare the food yourself.
• Drinks: Offer a variety of drinks, including non-alcoholic options.

Entertainment

• Activities: Plan games, activities, or entertainment suitable for your guests.
• Music: Create a playlist that sets the mood for your party.

Cleanup

• Delegate: Assign cleanup tasks to guests or hire help.
• Supplies: Have plenty of trash bags, cleaning supplies, and disinfectant wipes on hand.

Remember, the most important thing is to have fun and enjoy the celebration. By following these tips and planning ahead, you can create a memorable party that everyone will love.

Animals and Farms: Hopkins Farm Creamery • Parson's Farm Red Barn Country Store •

Arcade and Bowling: Bryan's Bowling Center •Lefty's Alley & Eats• The Millville Boardwalk

Athletic Venues: Bayside Gymnastics• Bluetail Yoga• Delaware Dynamix Gymnastics Center• Factory Sports• Midcoast Gymnastics• Nick's Mini Golf• Precision Paintball• ROOTS •Seaside Dojo• Skateworld• Shell We Bounce•

Crafts: Build A Bear• Hammer & Stain Lower Delaware• Michaels• My Ceramics Studio• Sorella Amore•

Indoor Spaces: Movies at Midway• Sweet Frog 

Park Pavilions:

Water: Jungle Jim's• Pirates of Lewes Expeditions• Midway Speed Park          

Caterers:

Desserts: A Plus Cakes• Biamby Sweet Treats• Bites of Delight• Carolina Sugar Fairy Custom Cakes & Sweets• Capri Creations• Chelsea's Creative Confections• Jelly Rae Bakes• One in a Vermillion & Co Bakery• Hannah's Baked Shore Baked Co. • Sweet AF• Sweet C Baking• Sweet Disposition Dessert Co.• Sweet Waves Confections• Sonya's Sugar Fix • Taste with Styles• Yours Truly Custom Cakes and Cupcakes•

Inflatables: All Blown Up Inflatables• Big Blue Dream Events• Cannon Lawn & Enterprises• Jayden's• Water Boyz Inflatables LLC

Entertainers: Enchanted Magical Moments• Forever Happily Ever After Parties• Snippy Doodles• Squeaky Balloon Twister• The Sandy Roost• Watkins Wonders Petting Zoo

Face Painters:  CopyCat Paint Parties• Face Painting by Tyra• Pearl Moon Art Co.• Pixie's Face Painting

Boujee Babes• Hailey Bug Rentals• Kinder World Events    

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