How to: throw the most __________

theme parties

Shannon Thomas@inkandearnest

#partyfan

IS THERE SUCH A THING AS EXPERTISE?

Canadian Tuxedo

Murder Mystery

Minute to Win It

Christmas at the Gym

Birthday Food Fight

Summer Decathlon Party

Beat the WinterDoldrums Part I

Beat the Winter Doldrums Part II

Birthday Food Crawl

COMMON THREAD: COSTUMES

STEP 1:LATCH ON TO EVERY FUN PERSON YOU MEET.

Meet Dr. Watts

STEP 2:PICK A KILLER THEME.

Be creative.Make peoples’ crazy ideas actually come to fruition.Do what you want to do. Include something over the top.

Christmas at the Gym

STEP 3:TALK IT UP AS IF THE WORLD IS ENDING.

Start in advance.Are RSVPs necessary?This is an opportunity for connections.

The power of an invitation(And a constant barrage of email, text, and phone calls.)

STEP 4:DETAILS, DETAILS, DETAILS

5WsGet the right people in the room.Make your plan clear.Check for potential conflicts.Venue matters.It’s your job to show them why it’s fun/important/not to be missed.

Décor: What’s the general feel?Walk through every step. Be prepared for that to change.

Minute to Win It

STEP 5:EXECUTE

Figure out how to handle all the details and make everyone feel welcome.Make introductions.Know your limitations (personally and with other details).Recruit other people to help.Be aware.Be your party’s biggest fan.

Make it worth your their while.

QUESTIONS?

Shannon Thomas@inkandearnest