{"id":16124,"date":"2022-08-24T18:04:33","date_gmt":"2022-08-24T12:34:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/?p=16124"},"modified":"2023-01-09T16:06:04","modified_gmt":"2023-01-09T10:36:04","slug":"10-birthday-party-tips-you-never-knew-you-needed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/10-birthday-party-tips-you-never-knew-you-needed","title":{"rendered":"10 Birthday Party Tips you Never Knew you Needed"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/10-birthday-party-tips-you-never-knew-you-needed\/#Decide_a_Budget\" >Decide a Budget<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/10-birthday-party-tips-you-never-knew-you-needed\/#Make_a_Guest_List\" >Make a Guest List\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/10-birthday-party-tips-you-never-knew-you-needed\/#Choose_a_Venue\" >Choose a Venue<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/10-birthday-party-tips-you-never-knew-you-needed\/#Send_Invitations_on_Time\" >Send Invitations on Time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/10-birthday-party-tips-you-never-knew-you-needed\/#Plan_Activities_Games\" >Plan Activities\/ Games<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/10-birthday-party-tips-you-never-knew-you-needed\/#Decide_the_Menu\" >Decide the Menu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/10-birthday-party-tips-you-never-knew-you-needed\/#Set_up_the_Bar\" >Set up the Bar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/10-birthday-party-tips-you-never-knew-you-needed\/#Keep_a_TableRoom_for_Presents\" >Keep a Table\/Room for Presents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/10-birthday-party-tips-you-never-knew-you-needed\/#Prepare_for_the_Unexpected\" >Prepare for the Unexpected<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/10-birthday-party-tips-you-never-knew-you-needed\/#Music_is_Key_to_Everything\" >Music is Key to Everything<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/10-birthday-party-tips-you-never-knew-you-needed\/#Give_Party_Favours_Optional\" >Give Party Favours (Optional)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Birthdays are always an exciting time but also a bit stressful. It is tough to comprehend the fact that you\u2019re turning another year older, and to top it off, a party makes it only more nerve-racking. While you need to get used to your ageing process, the latter is something we can actually take off your shoulders with birthday party tips you\u2019ll thank us later.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let us not prolong this any longer and jump right into the 10 birthday party tips you never knew you needed (with a bonus tip).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decide_a_Budget\"><\/span><b>Decide a Budget<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/img.freepik.com\/free-photo\/closeup-economist-using-calculator-while-going-through-bills-taxes-office_637285-3156.jpg\" alt=\"10 Birthday Party Tips you Never Knew you Needed- Decide a Budget\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Freepik<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everything runs on money, and money (unfortunately) does not grow on trees. So, if you want to throw a birthday party for yourself or someone else, remember it will not be cheap. That is why you must prepare a budget for food, decor, drinks, venue, and everything else, and stick to it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_a_Guest_List\"><\/span><b>Make a Guest List\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/img.freepik.com\/free-photo\/man-woman-making-shopping-list-with-tablet_23-2149087130.jpg\" alt=\"10 Birthday Party Tips you Never Knew you Needed- Make a Guest List\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Freepik<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The life of a party is in its crowd! That&#8217;s why your second birthday party tips list requires you to invite people who mean the world to you and are fun to be around. Start this tedious process by going through your friend list and prioritising them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choose_a_Venue\"><\/span><b>Choose a Venue<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/img.freepik.com\/free-photo\/elegant-wedding-venue-with-swimming-pool_637285-5705.jpg\" alt=\"10 Birthday Party Tips you Never Knew you Needed- Choose a Venue\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Freepik<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need a place to dance till the sun comes up unless you want to do it online (wink). Choose a venue that comfortably accommodates your guests and leaves space to roam around. Also, make sure to have some seats and tables.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Send_Invitations_on_Time\"><\/span><b>Send Invitations on Time<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 511px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/img.freepik.com\/free-vector\/elegant-template-birthday-invitation_23-2148603140.jpg?t=st=1661342731~exp=1661343331~hmac=e57a2946c2ebf597f4323f39ad001c0fd8d1739164da759bcf816321dc4211c9\" alt=\"10 Birthday Party Tips you Never Knew you Needed- Send Invitations on Time\" width=\"501\" height=\"501\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Freepik<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People always have plans, and the smart way to book them is by sending your invitations on time. If our card is going to take longer than expected, send a save a date invite, to be on the safer side. Perhaps, you should bookmark these birthday party tips!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plan_Activities_Games\"><\/span><b>Plan Activities\/ Games<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/img.freepik.com\/free-photo\/friends-playing-beer-pong_23-2149407034.jpg\" alt=\"10 Birthday Party Tips you Never Knew you Needed- Plan Activites\/Games\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Freepik<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be it a children&#8217;s or an adults\u2019 party, your guests will always want to do something at the event. While talking, drinking and munching are the three things everyone does, you can switch it up with some games and activities that are easy and crowd-pleasing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decide_the_Menu\"><\/span><b>Decide the Menu<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/img.freepik.com\/free-photo\/close-up-people-serving-themselves-fruits-buffet-restaurant_8353-9872.jpg\" alt=\"10 Birthday Party Tips you Never Knew you Needed- Decide the Menu\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Freepik<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continuing with the birthday party tips, we have the most important one- food. Decide a menu that suits the different dietary styles of your guests. Also, make sure to add a column on food allergies in the invitation so, you know what not to add. Lastly, get someone to arrange the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/cakes\/birthday\">best <\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/cakes\/birthday\">birthday cake<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for you to cut in front of your loved ones.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_up_the_Bar\"><\/span><b>Set up the Bar<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/img.freepik.com\/free-photo\/cocktail-glasses_144627-34962.jpg\" alt=\"10 Birthday Party Tips you Never Knew you Needed- Set up the Bar\" width=\"600\" height=\"375\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Freepik<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drinks, drinks &amp; drinks! Well, for the adults, it&#8217;s alcoholic drinks, and for kids, it&#8217;s Coke. Set up a bar based on your pocket size, because the more money you spend, the more drinking options you get. You can also keep it simple with beer and wine or just cocktails.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_a_TableRoom_for_Presents\"><\/span><b>Keep a Table\/Room for Presents<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 611px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/img.freepik.com\/free-photo\/composed-stack-wrapped-decorated-boxes-with-christmas-presents_1220-2155.jpg\" alt=\"10 Birthday Party Tips you Never Knew you Needed- Keep a Table\/Room for Presents\" width=\"601\" height=\"400\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Freepik<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are throwing a birthday party, you should expect some gifts (even though you said you didn\u2019t want any). Keep a table or a room for the presents only, so they don&#8217;t mix with the party and lead to breakage or disappearance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prepare_for_the_Unexpected\"><\/span><b>Prepare for the Unexpected<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/img.freepik.com\/free-photo\/closeup-shocked-asian-woman-gasping-speechless-press-hands-lips-raise-eyebrows-impressed-stunned-sta_1258-57913.jpg\" alt=\"10 Birthday Party Tips you Never Knew you Needed- Prepare for the Unexpected\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Freepik<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A list of birthday party tips can not conclude without warning you to prepare for unexpected things. Anything can happen at the last minute. It could rain on your outdoor venue, the caterer can mess up the order or someone can get injured- so always be ready.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Music_is_Key_to_Everything\"><\/span><b>Music is Key to Everything<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/img.freepik.com\/free-photo\/professional-dj-woman-entertaining-night_23-2148325395.jpg\" alt=\"10 Birthday Party Tips you Never Knew you Needed- Music is Key to Everything\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Freepik<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is said that music makes your soul happy, which is why it connects so many people. Get your guests humming and grooving to music with a set-up playlist or a DJ. Get a different dance music list to make everyone shake a leg.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Give_Party_Favours_Optional\"><\/span><b>Give Party Favours (Optional)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/img.freepik.com\/free-photo\/beautifully-decorated-present-new-year_1220-1900.jpg\" alt=\"10 Birthday Party Tips you Never Knew you Needed- Give Party Favours\" width=\"600\" height=\"277\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Freepik<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, the birthday party tips list is about handing over party favours. It is not a compulsory thing! You should do it if you believe in giving a return gift or can afford the extra expense.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Birthdays are always an exciting time but also a bit stressful. 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