If throwing parties is your thing, then you probably love thinking up ways to make sure your guests have the best time. A great place to start? Amazing decor! There are so many possibilities when it comes to effortless and budget-friendly decorations. Here are 10 tricks to transform any place into an amazing party space and set the mood.
1. Rethink your walls. Temporarily swap out the photos and art in your frames with pictures of the guest of honor or images related to your party's theme. You can also replace them with swags and garlands, which make great backdrops for the food table.
2. Brighten the table. Cover the dining and/or serving table with a tablecloth or a couple of yards of fabric for an instantly put-together look. (Pro tip: Ask the fabric store to cut the material with pinking shears for a no-sew edge.) We like neutrals like cream, but don’t be afraid to take your cue from your party theme: Choose a playing-card motif for a casino party or red for the holidays.
3. Bring the outdoors in. Plants and flowers are great for tropical events, but they also add life to any party. Bring outdoor potted plants inside, cut some blooms or even branches from your yard or pick up new plants or flowers at the farmers’ market. A minimal floral arrangement goes a long way if you put a few flowers in small vases throughout the house.
4. Dress up your windows. String fairy lights around your window frames or a pennant banner over a window to add to the festive spirit.
5. Organize with trays. Group food, drinks and favors on colorful or elegant trays, depending on the type of event. After the party, they’re the perfect organizer for everyday items like TV remotes, sunglasses and keys.
6. Bring out your best tableware. Now's the time to show off all those beautiful dishes, serving bowls and glassware stored away for special occasions. Fancy tableware (think seasonal platters, martini glasses and cool ceramic dishes) instantly elevates the table.
7. Set the mood with lighting. Swap out white light bulbs for colored ones to create a cool effect, especially for holidays with strong color associations like Halloween or St. Patrick’s Day. Once the sun goes down, place light dimmers on low and light candles throughout the house.
8. Refresh the bathroom. Clear your counters of everything except a fresh bar of soap and at least one fresh hand towel. Want to go above and beyond? Float tea light candles in the bathtub—trust us, they're a game-changer.
9. Switch up your seating. If seating is limited and your budget allows, rent classier wooden chairs instead of plastic folding chairs. Decorate seating with tulle, balloons and/or ribbon for an easy upgrade.
10. Don’t neglect the entryway. Greet guests with a sign or balloons at the front door to hint that they’re at the right address. Leave coat racks and hooks free so they have room to hang their belongings, or place a chair or bench by the entrance where guests can put their belongings.
Developed hand-in-hand with community organizers, PTA presidents, parents and teachers, Evite's signup sheets are designed to make organizing volunteers a breeze. Here are a few ways SignUp Sheets are different than SignUpGenius:
Choose Evite SignUp Sheets for the easiest, most streamlined way to get volunteers and signups for your next event!
Signup sheets are the perfect way to streamline scheduling, volunteer recruitment, class parties, snack duty, potluck organization, parent-teacher conferences and more! You can think of them as your digital assistant for coordinating events and tasks and ensuring that your event is a success.
Evite SignUp Sheets offers parents, teachers and event planners customizable online forms that organizers and volunteers can access and update effortlessly. Volunteers can choose their preferred time slots, sign up for tasks or indicate what they'll bring to the event. It only takes organizers a few minutes to create a signup sheet and send it out with a shareable link, so they can get the word out via text, email or social media—whichever way they prefer!
Long story short, signup sheets save everyone involved tons of time, avoid scheduling headaches and ensure everything runs smoothly before and during the event.
Creating a signup sheet has never been easier than with Evite! Here’s how to create a sheet that’s sure to make your event an absolute success:
When it comes to signup sheet information, there are some essentials to include regardless of what you’re organizing:
When adding your slot information, clearly define what people are signing up for, especially for a what-to-bring list or role assignments. If you want someone to bring healthy snacks for kids to enjoy after a game, specify that. You want your volunteers to feel confident in what they’re bringing and to make it easy for them to know what’s expected of them. It will save them time and stress (and you, too!). That being said, if you make your ask too specific (for example, asking for a hard-to-source item or something expensive), you may not end up with a volunteer for it. So be clear about what you expect, but also be reasonable!
Aside from providing the basic signup information, you can also add optional descriptions to both your entire signup sheet and individual slots. While not required, they can help guide your volunteers further and provide more information. You can add information about allergies, preferences and general info about the event. You can also add a wish list to make it easier for your volunteers to bring exactly what you need!
Signup sheet templates offer a ton of advantages for both organizers and volunteers and with Evite SignUp Sheets, you'll enjoy even more benefits than other digital and paper signup sheets! Some benefits our signup sheet templates offer include:
With Evite SignUp Sheets, you can enjoy organizing and coordinating all your events with ease. Signup sheets streamline the signup process for everyone involved, ensuring that everything will go to plan on the day of your event while saving you precious time in the process.