birthday bash 09

Birthday bash 09!

i just had my most awaited birthday party last october 23 at adelentado bar in makati!

i always celebrate birthdays with friends and family but i should say, this was the best to date! :)

although, i must say, it was pretty tiring doing the preparations and all (whew!)


so grateful some friends offered to help and arrange things for the birthday gurl, but of course i did some leg work too :)

questions of what, when, how, and where, keeps coming in:
how many guests?
where's the location?
how much is the budget?
what type of food/drinks?
what's the theme?
what to wear?!

hmmm, then i realized, its not easy being a hostess after all!
i came up with answers to the following questions
Birthday Party Planning Guide

Picking a Location

When picking a location you really have four choices.

1. Home – Inside. Most of the people I know are most comfortable with this approach. You know your house, you can decorate when you want (or when you have the time) and you “set the rules” for the party.

2. Home – Outside Same address but a whole different decorating approach and vibe to the party. Lots of fun but make sure you have options if the weather doesn’t cooperate.

3. Restaurant/Party Room. Lots of the headaches go away. But will you have privacy? Will you have enough time? Does it fit your budget?

4. The Moveable Feast. Often referred to as the pub crawl this can be great fun and friends can come and go as they see fit. Takes some planning and cooperation from the places you visit but you can “customize” an evening for the guest of honor by going to their favorite places.

I chose the option number 3
friend of mine owns a bar in makati, just walking distance from makati medical center, he suggested to celebrate the party at his bar and would gladly have it private for me! (how sweet!)

Sending the invites
text the invitations a few days in advance. Include the theme so guests can dress appropriately. Have an RSVP date on the invitations. This will help you plan the amount of food and drink to buy.

what's on the Menu?
cold cuts paired with crackers
pansit canton
garlic mushroom
pasta
sisig
salpicao
sushi
peanuts

baileys
smb light
softdrinks
vodka cruiser

BUDGET? Hmmm, cant put a price on it, the night was just priceless!

MUSIC? Hell, RnB ofcourse :)

GUESTS? total of 35


lastly,just Have a great time. Even if everything does not go according to plan, keep perspective. its time to celebrate, have fun and get all crazy.