Essential Elements of a Cozy and Festive Celebration

Party planners and hosts should follow these guidelines for creating a cozy, festive environment for upcoming holiday celebrations. Understanding how to build the right atmosphere can also help you make your shopping list for ideal party décor and supplies.

1. Decorations

How you decorate your party can set the tone for the type of celebration you’re hosting. Consider these elements of building an ideal atmosphere.

• Lighting: For the ultimate cozy experience, do as much of your party lighting with candles as you can. An ornate metal candle stand can help you build the ideal setting. In rooms that are too dim with only candles due to their size or the amount of lighting you need for activities, use warm lights, or string or fairy lights.
• Colors: To evoke a feeling of the holidays, use reds, greens, golds and whites to decorate for Christmas. This will further set the tone of what you’re gathering to celebrate.
• Incorporate holiday greenery: Natural elements make for wonderful décor. Include sprigs of holly, pinecones and real pine branches where you can.
• Add cozy blankets: In seating areas, add cozy holiday throws and blankets to encourage guests to relax and get comfortable.

2. Food and Drinks

The food and beverages you serve at the party can further enhance the atmosphere and add to the décor. Consider the following food and beverage options.

• Classic dishes: Food like turkey and mashed potatoes are comfort food. They are perfect for the season. Add in some soups to warm up your guests.
• Consider your appetizers: A holiday-themed cheese board with cheese cut into trees and other festive shapes can make for a fun, yet light appetizer option.
• Holiday cookies: Bake your favorite holiday cookies and consider asking your guests to bring their favorites too. Welcome new traditions to your baking to create a spread that includes diverse colors and designs to make your dessert table extra special.
• Include a hot cocoa or apple cider bar: Warm drinks are a major staple at holiday parties. If you want to offer adult beverages, give guests the option to spike their cocoa or cider. Include topping options, such as marshmallows, whipped cream or spices for a fun, festive gathering.

3. Activities

Some party hosts want to keep organized activities to a minimum while others prefer to have a schedule for their gatherings. Whether you want light activities or a fully-planned itinerary, here are some ideas to keep your guests entertained.

• Christmas caroling: You don’t have to go door-to-door to enjoy Christmas caroling. Turn on some tunes and encourage your guests to sing together. Or get karaoke tracks and give your guests some fun entertainment.
• Trivia: Engage in holiday-themed trivia to keep your guests thinking and working together to come up with answers.
• Decorate a gingerbread house: You can make it a contest or just provide the materials to your guests to decorate for fun. It might make for some good nostalgia for your guests or serve as a way for them to connect with their children if you’re hosting a family party.
• Decorate cookies: Invite your guests to make your sugar or gingerbread cookies extra special. Have décor on hand to make each cookie unique.
• Play movies: Perhaps you just want to have movies on in the background throughout your event. Or maybe you want your favorite classic to take center stage during your event. It’s up to you but the sounds of Christmas movies can help set the tone.
• Exchange gifts: There are many ways to make a gift exchange fun for a group. You can do it as Secret Santa or get goofy with a white elephant exchange. Just be sure to give your guests adequate notice of how you’ll handle the exchange so they can prepare properly.
• Enjoy holiday card crafting: There is nothing more special or unique than sending crafted holiday cards. While the stores have many pretty designs, making cards your own can make for a fun group activity and truly delight loved ones. Just prepare the craft station with everything your guests will need. Give it added purpose by sharing the cards with a local nursing home or children’s hospital to bring cheer to those in need this season.

4. Consider a Theme

The theme for a holiday party can be the holiday itself. But you can add to the theme to make it even more special. For example, an ugly Christmas sweater theme can be a good icebreaker for your guests to meet and get to know one another.

Or you can invite your guests to don their favorite holiday color. Include a photo booth in your party to allow your guests to capture their favorite moments with loved ones.

Christmas Party Planning Steps

As you plan for your festive gathering, make your to-do list to prepare for the party with these important steps.

1. Build a Budget

Evaluate how much you can afford to spend on your holiday party. Include line items in your budget for Christmas decorations, invitations, food and drink, and activities. 

2. Assemble the Guest List

Your budget will help you determine how much you can afford to spend on your gathering. Evaluate who you truly want to invite based on your budget, the amount of space at your home or party venue, and how well the guests will be able to mingle with one another.

3. Select the Location, Date and Time

Christmas parties tend to be better in early December before your guests could potentially have conflicts with family commitments or travel to see relatives. Try to choose a date and time that will work for most of your guests. Check with the event venue that the time works. 

4. Develop Your Menu

Now that you know who will be attending and any dietary restrictions they might have, you can build your festive menu that celebrates this time of year. Don’t forget the desserts.

5. Create Your Cozy Atmosphere with Décor

Start assembling your Christmas party decorations. Build the ideal cozy atmosphere that is fun based on the age of your guests. Children’s parties are ideal for these Christmas balloons.

6. Plan Your Activities

Review the list of activities and entertainment above and make a plan for what to include in your celebration. Consider the flow of your event and where you’ll place various stations for your activities as well as what to do with the food.

Where to Buy Holiday Décor and Party Supplies

SoNice Party is your resource for holiday décor and party supplies. Party planners can purchase items in bulk at wholesale prices to make memorable celebrations for their clients. Or if you own a retail location, we’ll help you stock your shelves with the supplies your customers want. Create your wholesale account today.

Further reading:

• The 20 Most Popular Party Themes for Kids and Adults
• Where to Find Party Decorations for Men
• Your Complete Guide to Table Decoration Ideas for Parties
• The Party Planning Checklist Used By Top Event Planners

Learn everything you need to know based on expert advice from party organizers who have made these decisions dozens of times and share their experiences to guide you in the best venue for your party.

Steps to Choosing the Perfect Party Venue

The earlier you start looking for the perfect party venue, the better. You can start your search once you know these factors.

1. Budget
2. Estimated number of guests
3. Venue requirements

Ideally, for large formal gatherings, you’ll book the venue no later than eight months in advance. That way, you have adequate time to focus on other major factors impacting your event, including the speakers, program, website, ticket sales, etc.

As you begin your venue search, consider these elements that make for an ideal space.

1. Location

They say location is everything, and event planning is no exception. Consider how far the venue is from your guests’ home, office or local hotels. If your guests will mostly be from out of town, try to get as close to the airport or other major travel venues as you can. 

If your guests are more likely to be local, look for a location with good access via roadways and ample parking capacity.

2. Evaluate Amenities

Once you’ve found a good location, consider whether the venue has the necessary amenities to aid you in hosting your event. Evaluate these common amenities that party planners appreciate.

• Kitchen: If you’ll be welcoming caterers to your event, see whether the kitchen at the venue is adequate to partner with your cooking and serving team. Many caterers will transport hot food to your venue without needing a full kitchen, but it can be helpful. Or, ask whether the venue might be able to provide your food so you have fewer vendors to work with. Ask about per-person fees for food.
• Tables and chairs: Inquire into whether the venue can provide tables, chairs or linens. Again, this reduces the number of vendors you’ll be working with and can help ensure your event still looks polished.
• Setup/Cleanup: Find out whether setup and cleanup are included in your rental. That way, you know whether you need to allow time and staffing to do setup and clean up yourself.
• Technology: Ask about built-in audio and visual equipment. Otherwise, you might need to bring your audio and visual equipment or adapt to what’s available. Ask about Wi-Fi or internet access to ensure good connectivity for your speakers and guests.

3. Guest Capacity

Inquire about the venue’s capacity. Ask whether the space can accommodate various setups, such as banquet style, high tops for happy hour or mingling, or formatted for a seminar. Estimate your guest count to ensure you have what you need for the event. If you have a hard stop at a certain guest count, be sure to communicate that in your marketing for the event and set your maximums on your event registration sites.

In addition to guest capacity, consider minimums. Sometimes events don’t go as planned and you end up with fewer attendees than you anticipated. Most venues have food and beverage minimums or a minimum guest count you must pay for regardless of how many people show up.

4. Parking

Most venues are accustomed to welcoming large volumes of people and have a parking plan. But if the venue is downtown or in a high-traffic area, your guests might have to pay for parking or you might pay a bulk fee to reserve spots. 

Ask about the taxi companies and rideshare available in the city to evaluate how your guests can get around. 

If you want a more formal event with the ultimate service, ask whether your venue offers valet parking and what that costs. This is an especially nice service during galas or similar events.

5. Format

Evaluate whether you can format the event space in the way you need it. For example, some events start with networking at high-top tables and then move to a formal banquet setting or seminar. 

Before your team commits to the venue and setup, ask for a floor plan to ensure the team sets everything up to your specs.

As you evaluate whether the event space will work for you, consider where the outlets are located and how close the AV equipment is.

Also, think through the traffic flow and activities that will take place throughout the event.

6. Atmosphere

The venue atmosphere is important. You want the décor and ambiance to match the tone you’re trying to set with your event. Look at the building’s architectural style. 

For example, an event director planning a gala will be looking for a different atmosphere than someone planning an expo. Look for an event that is upscale, high-tech or relaxed to match your needs. While you can bring in your own decorations in most cases, it’s best to find a location that already matches your needs when you can.

7. Insurance

You’ll need insurance to cover your liability at the event venue. Many venues have some basic insurance but ask about requirements that you get a certificate that indemnifies the venue from any liability in case someone gets hurt during the event or you damage something during the event.

8. Noise Levels

Some events are better designed for gatherings where you want to be able to hear one another talk, such as during a networking event. Venues have varying acoustics that work for various types of gatherings. 

Many party planners don’t select a perfect party venue specifically related to acoustics or noise levels during an event. But you don’t want to overlook how this can impact the ambiance and overall feeling of your event. 

Ask about whether there are adjoining spaces with events at the same time as yours and how that might impact noise levels. It’s one thing to hear loud chatter from your guests but it is something else to deal with loud noises from other gatherings.

9. Event Date Available

Even once you go through the whole process of evaluating the venue, you have to ask about whether the venue is available on the date you select or the specific timeline you prefer. 

Inquire as to contract requirements and what might happen if you need to cancel or move the event date. 

10. Whether You Can Bring Your Supplies

If you prefer to buy your party supplies in bulk and bring them to the party, ask whether that is permitted. Because you can get a great selection of high-quality, low-priced party supplies from SoNice Party, it might make sense to transport your own supplies.

Create a wholesale account with SoNice Party now to see pricing and explore the various products available from latex balloons to table covering rolls.

Further reading:

• Kid-Friendly Party Ideas and Supplies for Autumn
• Graduation Party Supplies Wholesale for a Memorable Celebration
• Party Planning Tips – How to Organize a Stress-Free Event

Whether you’re planning a birthday party or just love this time of year, review these party themes and supplies you’ll need to create the perfect atmosphere.

Autumn Kid-Friendly Party Ideas 

This time of year is all about leaves, harvest, and new ways to light up parties given that it is dark earlier in the day. Find ideas for making your party extra special with these fall themes.

1. Outdoor Movies

In the summer, it’s dark after most children go to bed. That makes it challenging to do moonlit activities. But autumn is a great time for outdoor movies. 

Invite friends to bring lawn chairs and picnic mats to sit out and watch movies outside. Make fun foods made with apples, pumpkin and maple. Buy some glow sticks and set the mood.

2. Harry Potter

You can have a Harry Potter-themed party any time of the year. But it works especially well in autumn. You’ll be decorating in black, creating fake floating candles and playing hat-sorting games. 

Wizard hat cupcakes are adorable and not too hard to make. Invite children to make potions from general household goods and play quidditch using hula hoops and balls.

3. Pumpkin Decorating/carving

Depending on the age of your party guests, you can host a pumpkin decorating or carving party. If your guests are old enough to be trusted with sharp objects, get them started with pumpkin carving. Otherwise, get smaller pumpkins that are easy for little hands to hold and paint. 

Set the tone for the party with autumnal centerpieces and themed snacks of apples and even some candies. 

4. Fall Harvest

There are so many fun ways to celebrate the season, but a harvest party is one of the most popular ways. Set the scene with leafy garlands and pumpkin or gourd decorations. 

Invite children to wear costumes or to look the part of a farmer ready for the harvest. You could also do a costume contest for the best-dressed animal. 

Get a pinata that is harvest-themed and give kids the opportunity to take a turn trying to break it. Consider some healthier treats inside since Halloween is fast approaching and will offer plenty of candy for families.

5. Costume Party

Since Halloween is one of the most popular events that takes place during Autumn, a costume party is an ideal way to celebrate. October is an ideal time for costume parties, even if you aren’t celebrating on October 31.

Host a contest to encourage your party guests to get creative with their costumes. Invite children to be part of a parade. Or decorate their bikes to use as a float that matches their costumes.

6. Host a Bonfire

You don’t need a large open field or a true bonfire to roast marshmallows and get in the spirit. You can get a small campfire going in your backyard using a small fire ring or tabletop solo stove. 

In fact, when hosting for young children, the smaller the fire, the better. Make it easier to manage by only having a few roasting sticks so you only manage a couple of kids near the fire at once.

Then build a s’mores bar where children can decide what to add to their dessert. While it isn’t a traditional ingredient, you can offer various types of sprinkles since every kid loves sprinkles.

Supplies for Autumn Parties

Now that you have your theme for your party, you’re ready to start purchasing decorations and supplies. Here’s a look at what you should consider as you celebrate the season.

1. Latex Balloons

Set the tone with the right mix of latex balloons. Consider oranges, reds and yellows to celebrate the harvest season. Or if you’re going with a Halloween or Harry Potter theme, get black balloons.

You can make the balloons even more fun for evening parties by putting a glow stick inside. While they won’t float with helium once you add a glow stick, they will be lots of fun for kids as darkness falls. Use the lit-up balloons for games and activities to excite young party guests.

2. Table Cover

Get ready for your party with fall-themed colors on your tables. Use a red or yellow table cover and add orange leaves as your centerpiece. You can purchase one roll of table cover and use it for all tables at your party.

Consider using it to protect your table when engaging in crafts or pumpkin carving and decorating. That way you can just remove the table covering as a fast way to clean up. Quickly cover the table again to transform it back into a dessert table or for other uses.

3. Balloon Garland

Build your own balloon garland using the balloon garland kit and purchase ideal balloon colors that fit your theme. Or if you’re hosting a Halloween-themed party, cut out some of the work and purchase the themed balloon garland kit for the Day of the Dead. This kit comes with everything you’ll need to complete your garland and make the perfect backdrop for photos and activities.

4. Themed Cups

If you’re planning a harvest party, consider the farm-themed paper cups. These are a great size for children because they are just 9 ounces. You’ll get 24 so you can host your child’s class or host a smaller party and allow children to just toss the cups when they don’t know which one is theirs. 

Get the matching themed plates to celebrate farm life and set the theme for your harvest party.

5. Decorations

Make your party venue feel like a celebration. Get decorations that set the tone for the party. Consider decoration swirls, centerpieces and party favors.

Thankfully, kid-friendly parties don’t need a ton to make them feel festive and fun. Balloons are a big hit with children and will clearly indicate that they are at a celebration. Don’t make yourself crazy but have fun with the decorations.

Sourcing Quality Decorations

Party decorations and supplies are an essential part of planning a fun celebration. Whether you own a convenience store and you’re looking for a new revenue stream from add-on products that your guests are likely to pick up and add to their orders or you’re a party planner looking to purchase decorations in bulk to delight your customers with the perfect setup, SoNice Party is your go-to destination.

Get wholesale discounts on goods and come back for creative kid-friendly party ideas to keep your customers returning for additional party help and resources. 

Sign up for a wholesale account now to get started.

Further reading:

• Graduation Party Supplies Wholesale for a Memorable Celebration
• Party Planning Tips – How to Organize a Stress-Free Event
• Back-to-School Party Essentials Wholesale at SoNice Party

Parties involve many moving pieces. Whether you’re making food or collaborating with a catering company, ensuring that your guests are well-fed is crucial, yet complex. From food to entertainment, learn how to throw an outstanding party while keeping your sanity. 

Stress-free Party Planning Tips

If you’ve ever planned a party, you know how quickly things can go from idyllic to complete meltdown. Sometimes it’s a sudden catering change, others it’s a massive increase to the guest list at the last minute. Regardless, you can manage the stress that comes with party planning with ease by following these party-planning tips.

1. Start Early

The sooner you get started with planning your event, the less last-minute stress you’ll experience. Plus, you can get your invitations out in a more reasonable timeframe if you start early. 

Ideally, you want invitations to go out four to six weeks in advance of your event if you’re hosting a formal gathering. Casual parties should send out invites two to three weeks in advance.

Start planning your décor and menu to set the tone for your celebration and to ensure you have plenty of time to assemble your materials. 

2. Communicate Clearly on the Invite

Start with a guest list that is the right size based on your venue. That ensures you don’t face stress about what to do if the list suddenly gets out of hand when more people say yes to coming than you anticipated.

Then set clear expectations on the invitation. Outline the important details, including when, where and how formal. Include a dress code to put your guests’ minds at ease that they are showing up in the right attire.

Include an RSVP deadline so you don’t suddenly get last-minute registrants. If you have access to email addresses, send follow-up messages to invitees you haven’t heard from in the days leading up to the deadline.

If you have many people you haven’t heard from leading up to the deadline, pad your numbers with the venue by a little bit. That way you have room for some unexpected guests just in case.

3. Build a Budget

Party planners should discuss budgets with their clients at the onset of event planning. That way they have a better understanding of a realistic event for the money. As part of the budgeting process, make sure you’re discussing the guest list. A $1,000 birthday party for 10 guests will look very different than a $1,000 birthday party for 100 guests. 

The venue and menu are the items that will matter most when it comes to the budget. Events with lower budgets lend themselves to food bars, such as pasta or tacos far more than a fancy sit-down menu. 

4. Build a To-do List

Include dates from now until the event date detailing what you must accomplish each week leading up to the event. Breaking down the party planning into tasks will help you see how things are shaping up in the weeks leading up to your event. 

Some items you might include on your list include: 

• Order the cake
• Complete rental forms for necessary items or entertainers
• Make your party favor list
• Purchase food and beverage supplies
• Send invitations
• Create signage
• Prep tables and chairs
• Acquire tablecloths, centerpieces and décor
• Set a budget
• Book entertainment
• Collaborate on the guest list
• Build your menu
• Follow-up on RSVPs
• Post about your event to social media and create a custom hashtag
• Confirm guest counts based on your venue or catering contract requirements
• Prep the event space the day before or hours before the event
• Review the weather forecast and make contingency plans, as needed

5. Set Expectations for Your Role

Party planners do the bulk of the work when it comes to planning celebrations. But there are still many tasks they don’t or can’t complete on behalf of their clients. Set expectations for what you’ll do and what the host is in charge of doing. Your client might not have experience working with a party planner, which can make for blurry lines and unclear expectations.

If you work on a team, delegate responsibilities accordingly and be clear about who is doing what to make sure even the small details don’t get overlooked.

6. Build a Simple Menu

Some party planners want to go all out for the menu. And while that can have a “wow” factor, it also complicates the planning process. It can also mean more waste and expense if you have a large contingency of no-shows.

Overwhelming your guests with too many options is also not a great idea. Only offer various plate options if you have the bandwidth to manage that. If you’re serving buffet-style food, keep it to one or two main courses and two to three sides and a salad. 

7. Have Fun

Party planning is a fun business to be in. Remember that gatherings should be a place for family, friends or colleagues to reconnect, celebrate or get to know one another better. Throughout your years as a party planner, you’ll host everything from engagement parties to work anniversaries. Remember to keep the reason for the gathering in mind and let that fuel your enthusiasm for the complex process of planning your event. 

Add little touches that will surprise and delight your party guests where the budget allows for it. Look for inspiration on social media for the latest trends to stay up to date on your craft and the expectations your host might have for the event.

8. Order Materials in Advance

The sooner you order materials, the easier it will be to pack and prepare for your party. You don’t want to wait until the last minute to order décor and party essentials only to realize they are out of stock or backordered.

Consider your color scheme and order a tablecloth in the right shade to match that scheme. SoNice Party helps make it simple with table cover rolls. Cover many tables with 100 feet of covering. With 21 colors available, you’ll find a fitting shade to match your celebration. Or stock rolls of black and white to quickly and affordably cover tables at various events.

Browse the large selection of centerpieces and find one that fits your theme. Keep your party favors looking on point with boxes or bags that match the theme.

Purchase wholesale balloons to instantly transform any venue into a party. You’ll find everything from one-color latex balloons to foil balloons that mark any occasion.

Consider building a balloon garland using the matte colors balloon garland. It comes in many colors and styles to match just about any party theme.

Once you set your menu, consider what cups, plates and cutlery you’ll need. SoNice Party offers attractive styles that will look great at all party types to make them useful to have on hand for party planners and event venues.  

Get all that and more when you sign up for a wholesale account today. You’ll find great bulk prices backed by world-class customer service. 

Further reading:

• Back-to-School Party Essentials Wholesale at SoNice Party
• Themed Party Packs – Ready-to-use packages for popular themes
• Event Planning Essentials: Must-Have Party Supplies

What Is a Back-to-school Party?

A back-to-school party is a celebration for our child and their classmates. It helps them get back together again after summer break to get excited about the new school year and all it has to offer. 

Ideally, you’ll invite everyone from your child’s class along with their parents. It’s a chance for everyone to get to know each other or reconnect after several months apart. 

You can throw a back-to-school party before the start of the school year or right after one of the first days of school. Make it a picnic if the weather is still nice to get everyone back outside after their first days indoors for class. 

How to Host a Back-to-School Party

It likely still feels like summer where you live, which might make it hard to focus on back-to-school planning and preparation. 

Your child’s teacher is likely organizing your child’s classroom and getting ready for a fun time on the first day. You can aid that experience with a back-to-school party that sets the stage for a fun year ahead.

Here’s what you’ll need to set the stage for a fun gathering that will get your child excited for the school year ahead.

1. Plan Your Table

For most parties, the table is the centerpiece. It’s not just where you’ll eat but where you’ll gather and converse with new and old friends. Make it festive and help set the tone for children to get back into school mode mentally. 

Get a runner for the table that is bright and inviting. Then place jars filled with your child’s school supplies on the runner. Think colorful creations featuring pencils, crayons and markers. You can use the pieces in the future for projects and daily schoolwork.

The table will help set the tone for the party and make the theme come to life for guests. Consider including name tags at each place setting that look like what your child’s teacher does for the first day of school.

2. Build a Back-to-school Basket

Everyone loves little gifts. Children will get excited for the school year when they have something new in their favorite color or with their favorite character. For your child,  you might add a new outfit, the perfect lunchbox and a new water bottle to help them feel their best all school year. 

Keep the supplies fun and light to separate them from the required lists you might have for the classroom. Some items children love are smelly markers or erasers in fun shapes and designs.

Ask parents to bring their child’s backpack for an easier way of gifting the child some fun supplies. And that way you’ll know who the materials belong to with greater ease when it’s time to leave.

3. Build a First Day of School Photo Backdrop

Every parent loves having the first day of school photo of their child. But that first morning is also hectic and you have so much on your mind just to remember to pack a lunch and grab the backpack as you hustle out the door. 

Take the photo in advance and get the child’s classmates involved. Build a photo backdrop and make it fun for the children. Consider building a balloon garland to make the occasion special. SoNice has a variety of materials to make it easy, including high-quality latex balloons. If you want a DIY process with your favorite colors, get the balloon garland kit and then purchase the balloon colors of your choice. Or purchase a perfectly coordinated set that comes with everything you need to build a garland using the matte colors balloon garland.

4. Do Fun Activities

Invite children to make friendship bracelets as they start in a new classroom with a new teacher. That way, they can hand out the bracelets to their new friends and start to help everyone get acclimated. Invite your child to give them to someone who looks new or is struggling to make friends. This small gesture can build a more inclusive environment in those early days for everyone in the classroom.

Read books aloud during your back-to-school party that helps children learn about what to expect on the first day of school and build their confidence. For kindergarteners, help them envision what a school day looks like through stories as them embark on a new chapter.

5. Build a Fun Menu

Consider what foods children eat well. Make the menu fun, with mac and cheese, grilled cheese or other child favorites. Or host a brunch with pancakes and waffles. Let them sit and eat a leisurely breakfast with their friends now that leisurely breakfasts won’t be around for a little while as they hustle off to school.

Minimize cleanup and make the party festive with themed party plates. Or get plastic premium plates that you can use for any party moving forward, especially if you’re a teacher planning for generic gatherings in your classroom all year long.

6. Fill a Back-to-school Time Capsule

Children grow and change rapidly. Remember all the little details by placing them in a time capsule. Complete interviews with the children and place the answers in mason jars or other containers. Ask questions about who they want to be when they grow up, what their favorite things are, and what they look forward to most in the coming school year. You can even ask questions about what makes them nervous for the new school year to look back at the end and show them how strong and brave they are to have overcome that nervousness.

You’ll preserve memories for parents and the children and perhaps give your child something to talk to their child about when they enter a new grade and get started with new experiences.

7. Invite Parents to Bring Essential Party Supplies for the Classroom

Teachers enjoy celebrating their students throughout the year. But they don’t get a budget for party supplies or little items they can use to make their classroom warm and inviting. Parents can help assemble those little items to make the year fun. Teachers can make a list of items they would use from SoNice Party and invite parents to purchase and bring the items to the first day of school.

Quality Party Supplies at Wholesale Prices

Teachers and parents can find quality party supplies at wholesale prices from the reliable team at SoNice Party. You’ll find unique designs and themes to help prepare for parties of all types. Whether it’s a child’s birthday party or an all-school celebration that welcomes hundreds of individuals, SoNice Party is your destination for everything from plates and napkins to decorations. Create your wholesale account today.

Further reading:

• Themed Party Packs – Ready-to-use packages for popular themes
• Event Planning Essentials: Must-Have Party Supplies
• Wholesale Party Supplies for Event Planners: Simplifying Your Job

Here’s a look at common party themes and what often comes in these party packs to help you get started in planning the perfect party. 

Common Themed Party Packs

Learn some common party packs you might find to help make the perfect party. You might get some great ideas for party themes just by looking at party packs.

• Luau
• Barbie
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
• Trolls
• Paw Patrol
• Race cars
• Princess
• Mermaid
• 80s
• Disco
• Under the sea
• The Very Hungry Caterpillar
• Construction
• Farm
• Western
• Dog
• Unicorn
• Mario Brothers
• Candy
• Horse
• Fairy
• Tiki
• Monster truck
• Bluey
• Space
• Dinosaurs
• Gamer
• Train
• Sports
• Fiesta
• Casino night
• Retirement
• Graduation
• Harry Potter
• Prom
• Homecoming

What’s in a Party Pack?

Every party pack is unique. You should read the contents carefully to see whether the pack includes what you’ll need to throw a fun party. But some common items you’ll find in a party pack include the following.

• Dinner plates
• Dessert plates
• Napkins
• Cutlery
• Tablecloth

In some party packs, you might also find decorations or other unique trinkets specific to that party pack. But most packs only include the essentials. 

What’s Missing from a Party Pack?

Things you generally don’t find in a party pack include the following.

• Balloons
• Balloon garlands
• Photobooth materials
• Centerpieces
• Drinkware
• Glow sticks
• Crafts
• Activities
• Generic party essentials you can reuse for other parties
• Unique materials that celebrate your guest of honor in a way only you can
• Party favors
• Themed music and an overall atmosphere party materials cannot create
• Personal touches only a loved one or party planner can create

How Do You Make a Theme Party?

Themed parties are popular because they delight guests of honor by showing how much you know about them by planning a party that is uniquely their style. Learn how to make a theme party that will delight your guest of honor and party guests.

1. Select a Theme that the Guest of Honor Loves

Think carefully about the guest of honor and their favorite things. You might theme the party based on their favorite show, movie, place, time period or even a celebrity they enjoy. Build your theme around that favorite thing to make the party unique to them. Your party will have nice touches that match the individual well.

2. Choose Colors that Fit the Theme

Once you have a theme, you can select colors that will match that theme. That way, you can purchase party essentials in those colors so you can reuse them for other parties and gatherings. The more coordinated your décor, the more your theme will come to life and your party space will set the tone for the celebration. Try to keep everything in your color scheme for the party to make it look the part.

3. Choose an Appropriate Venue

The venue will also play a key role in building the right aesthetic. Consider your guest list and match the venue to the number of people you’re expecting. That way, the space does not feel overcrowded or too empty to where your party looks under attended. Give people space to mingle and ensure you have room for the activities you want to be part of your party. Keep your theme in mind as you choose your venue to ensure it’s a good fit.

4. Send Themed Invites

You might mail your invitations or you could use an email service to build themed invitations without the expense of printing. Plus, using email is an eco-friendlier option to reduce paper use. When sending your invitation, be sure to include RSVP information so guests know how to let you know their plans.

5. Decorate the Venue with Your Theme

With your theme and colors in mind, decorate your venue. Turn regular tables into delightful centerpieces that speak to your theme with something as simple as table cover roll. With one roll, you can cover several tables that match the color and theme of your party.

Use latex balloons to make the space feel more like a party. Consider designing a balloon garland that builds visual interest for your party.

6. Build a Themed Menu

Yes, even the food can help speak to your party’s theme. You can get menu ideas from Pinterest or just by thinking about the types of food your guest of honor enjoys. Munch on those items throughout the day with everything from appetizers to desserts. 

7. Decorate the Cake to Match

Whether your cake has items that match the theme or the colors just match the palette is up to you. But the cake can be a centerpiece of the party. You can work with a bakery to create the cake or purchase small cake decorations online. Get a cake topper from SoNice Party to match the theme or occasion. Find everything from soccer to butterflies for the perfect child’s birthday party.

The Problem with Themed Party Packs

While party packs are a good tool for getting started quickly with planning a party, they also have a few flaws.

1. Might include items you don’t need: you might get decorations you don’t have a place for or too many items based on the number of guests you’ll have. Or you might need to order multiple packs to accommodate enough guests but then have an overabundance of decorations.
2. Expensive: purchasing a party pack means you’re paying for the party company to curate and assemble those items for you. That involves an added expense over building the pack yourself with the items you really need. 
3. Generic: Your party will look like everyone else’s party when you use themed party packs. If your child’s friend plans a party with the same theme and their party planner uses a party pack, everything will look the same.
4. You might still purchase additional items: While party packs are a good way to get you started for preparing for a party, they are not a one-size-fits-all solution. That means that you’ll still need additional materials in most cases and will find yourself headed to the store to buy additional items to make the perfect party. 
5. Reduces a party planner’s expertise: Party planners bring something unique to the table. They create a vision and design that is completely unique for each customer. Using party packs can reduce your brand and make what you do less valuable overall. Assembling unique party materials and appearances can help you stand out as a party planner.
6. Not reusable for other parties: Purchasing party essentials is a better way to go so you can use the items when you need them, regardless of the party theme or guest of honor. 

Getting Started with SoNice Party

SoNice Party has everything you need to build the perfect party. Find everything from party essentials to themed elements. Purchase only what you need or stock up for a variety of celebrations all at once. Create your wholesale account now to get started.

Further reading:

• Event Planning Essentials: Must-Have Party Supplies
• Wholesale Party Supplies for Event Planners: Simplifying Your Job
• Wholesale Party Supplies for Business Owners: A Smart Investment

The best way to avoid surprises that disrupt your meticulously planned party is to be prepared with must-have party supplies. Gear up with this list of crucial elements for any party.

Event Planning Essentials

You won’t find these supplies at party stores, but they are still crucial for any event planner to have as backup just in case the need arises. Here’s a look at items to keep handy.

Paper, Pens and Scissors

You never know where your party host will want to do a unique game or add in an activity that they hadn’t shared with you when you started planning the party. Be ready with pens and paper at all events. Scissors can be handy in many ways so keep those on hand as well.

Tape

Duct tape can fix just about anything. Be ready with a roll. But also consider stocking painter’s tape, clear tape and Scotch tape in your party planning bag. That way you can tape things up discreetly and know you have the right tool for the job.

Batteries

Whether it’s a child’s birthday toy that the gift giver missed the “batteries not included” notice on or you discover that the microphone at the event space is out of AAs, you’ll be glad you have some extra batteries on hand. Pack a variety of battery types and sizes to ensure you’re ready for anything.

A Thumb Drive

When you need to transfer a slide show or presentation from your host’s computer to the event venue’s computer, you need a USB drive to do so. You’ll save the special moment your host had in mind if you always have a drive on hand for such a transfer or to delight the business pitching its grand idea to investors. 

Chargers

Stock a variety of chargers that work for laptops, phones and other essential tech. Today, it’s hard for most people to imagine leaving their devices at home when going out. So support them in having what they need to stay connected.

First Aid Kit

Most venues have a first aid kit, but if your event is at an outdoor venue, you might be missing essentials, such as over-the-counter pain killers and common adhesive bandages. You don’t want to act as a medical professional but you do want to have the basics in case someone gets a minor scrape or is seeking some help.

Sewing Kit

Wedding planners know that you just never know when a bridesmaid dress or father of the groom suit might need some minor repairs. But the reality is, any party could have the need for some basic sewing. A mini sewing kit will help you stay prepared for anything, such as replacing a button that falls off at an inopportune time. Don’t worry, you don’t necessarily need to know how to use everything in the kit, but having it on hand can be helpful.

Mini Tool Kit

This is another item where you might think the venue will have everything you need. But getting someone from the venue staff who knows where tools are stored or how to use them can be too time-consuming. So bringing the basics of a screwdriver with both Phillips and flat head available as well as some pliers or a universal wrench can go a long way.

Extension Cord

You’ve toured the venue, know the setup and believe you have everything you could possibly need. But you don’t want any surprises. An extension cord can support the perfect setup without the need to adjust because of where the outlets are.

An Extra Outfit

For the most part, you’ll be behind the scenes throughout the event. But if you soil your outfit in some way or an unsuspecting waiter moves a little too fast and spills a dish on you, you’ll be prepared with an extra outfit to still look the part. This is especially important for formal events, such as business meetings, galas and weddings. You might only use the extra outfit once or twice in your entire career. But those few times, you’ll be glad you had it.

Must-have Party Supplies

Now that you know the essentials to keep on hand in your emergency party planning kit, here’s a look at the party supplies you should have available for all types of celebrations.

1. Balloons

Most celebrations want some balloons as part of the party. Stock up on balloons at wholesale prices in a variety of colors to have on hand for any party. Make people’s vision come to life by stocking these balloons. You could also add to your income by offering balloon garlands, arches and other creations. This can be another income stream in addition to party planning.

2. Table Covering

You never know what the tables are going to look like at an event venue. While they are still functional, many are scraped up and in rough shape. You can cover those imperfections with table covering. 

Purchase 100-foot table cover rolls ideal for events of all kinds. Get it in standard colors so you’re prepared even if your party host isn’t.

3. Candles

Candles can help set the atmosphere at sophisticated gatherings. But also be sure to stock standard birthday candles to show you’ve truly thought of everything. 

4. Plates

Many parties involve food. Be ready with standard plates. These plastic premium plates are great for any celebration. 

5. Premium Cutlery

There is nothing more frustrating than trying to enjoy food with cheap plastic cutlery that keeps breaking. Be ready with these packs of premium forks, spoons and knives. Not only are these high-quality to avoid breaking, but they look stunning as well coming in a variety of colors, including standard silver.

6. Standard Centerpieces

You can find a variety of standard centerpieces that support a variety of party types. Browse the centerpiece options you can keep on hand to automatically turn any venue into an ideal party location. You’ll be amazed at what some balloons and centerpieces can do for your celebration looking festive. 

Where to Find High-quality Wholesale Party Essentials

SoNice Party is your wholesale destination for party essentials. Providing party essentials to your customers can make you worried about profits for your party-planning business. But if you stock essentials at wholesale prices, you won’t have to worry about the per-item cost as much and can rest easy knowing you’re managing a profitable business. Sign up for your wholesale account now to start stocking party essentials.

Further reading:

• Wholesale Party Supplies for Event Planners: Simplifying Your Job
• Wholesale Party Supplies for Business Owners: A Smart Investment
• Business Celebrations: Party Supplies for Enterprises
• The Ultimate Guide to Balloon Garlands: Trends and Techniques

Save some time and money by purchasing wholesale party supplies. This will simplify your job in a variety of ways while also helping you get lower per-unit prices on supplies. Learn what you need to know about transitioning your party supply shopping entirely to wholesale products.

Reasons Event Planners Should Buy Wholesale Party Supplies

You’ll find there are many advantages to buying party supplies wholesale. Here’s a look at some advantages to this strategy to supplies.

1. Lower Per-unit Price

On average, wholesale pricing can save you 10-50 percent depending on the item you’re shopping for. Consumers save and average of 27 percent when buying items in bulk. So long as you don’t overbuy or constantly need to get just a few more units of something and pay shipping costs on a small order, you’ll find incredible savings from this strategy.

2. Time Savings

Going shopping for every event is time-consuming. That can lower the per-hour price you end up earning from event planning when you. Free up time in your busy schedule by instead ordering products in bulk at wholesale prices.

3. More Freedom to Be Creative

With more time to devote to each event, you have more of a chance to be creative. You can spend more time dreaming up perfect menus, photobooth arrangements, centerpieces and more when you know the essentials are covered. 

4. Greater Value to Clients

Any time you can tell your client “don’t worry, I can handle that,” they’ll be impressed and view you as a true asset to any party. By saying you have the party essentials covered, you can showcase the immense value you provide your customers. 

5. More Time Doing What You Love

You didn’t become an event planner to spend your days at a party supply store.  More than likely, you did it because you love the fun of putting together stunning rooms with meaningful décor and watching your customers be truly delighted with the party you’ve arranged. Spend more time doing what you love and less time on administrative tasks for your party planning business.

What You Need to Know About Buying Wholesale

Although there are many reasons to buy wholesale party supplies for an event planning business, there are also plenty of reasons to make the change carefully. Here’s a look at considerations before placing a purchase.

1. Know Where You’re Buying From

See if the company has a US location. This often means they ship from a local warehouse within the country, which can speed up delivery times and reduce the chances that your goods might get lost in transit. 

While there is nothing wrong with ordering supplies from overseas, it enters some complications into the equation because you’ll be dealing with customs, changing timelines and more. Consider whether you can withstand those complications before ordering.

2. Order a Few Test Products Before Stocking Up

It’s hard to tell from pictures what an item really looks like in-person. The best way to ensure you don’t end up with duds is to test out a product with a small order before stocking up. Once you know you like the item, you can purchase it in large quantities so you don’t have to worry about stocking it.

3. Review Cash Flow

A very important element of moving to wholesale purchasing is deciding whether you can take the cash flow hit to start buying items in bulk. You’ll be paying in advance for products you’ll be getting reimbursed for through your client fees. That means being able to front that money and not worry about when you’ll book an event that needs the goods.

4. Establish Where You’ll Store the Items

As a party planner, you might not have some storage space or warehouse where you keep business items. That’s understandable given that you are in the service industry and not selling physical goods. Before deciding that wholesale ordering is right for you, evaluate storage space and where you’ll keep things to ensure you’re ready to place such large orders.

5. Buy Wisely

You wouldn’t want to purchase large quantities of party supplies in lime green because parties with that as the color are rare. But black and white supplies or gold and silver are smart investments. You want to be fairly confident that you’ll use the supplies. And the sooner you’ll use them the better for cash flow purposes. 

Practical Wholesale Party Supplies for Party Planners

It’s hard to know where to start with stocking up on party supplies. To make it easy, we’ve put together a list of leading products that event planners find helpful.

1. Table Covering

All venues do not offer tablecloths. An affordable way to work with that is to purchase 100-foot table cover rolls.

These rolls are often good for many parties and are extremely affordable. Your clients will be impressed with how clean and attractive the party space looks and at the end of the party, you can just toss the table covering for fast clean up. This is especially nice when you work with venues that have short windows for rentals, such as children’s birthday party venues.

2. Cutlery

There’s nothing worse than having a room full of 8-year-olds at a bowling alley breaking their forks constantly while just wanting to get back to the fun. High-quality toss-away cutlery is essential whether you’re working on a child’s birthday party or an outdoor wedding. SoNice Party offers cutlery in many colors to make it easy to pair with your party. But the color you can’t go wrong with is silver. Shop forks, spoons and knives.

3. Plates

Similar to cutlery, you need good plates for an event. You don’t want to use paper plates that will suddenly give way when your guests carry them to their place at the table. The plastic premium plates from SoNice Party offer class and beauty to any celebration while being practical because they won’t spill your food.

4. Balloons

Your customers will be impressed when you share that you can bring the balloons to the party. That makes one less errand that they have to complete and helps take one more item off their busy to-do list to help free up their time to focus on other things. Purchase latex balloons in standard colors and consider getting some foil balloons to help mark certain occasions.

Getting Started with Wholesale Ordering

Updating your business strategy to order wholesale party items is somewhat complex. But once you make the switch, it is well worth it. Start shopping, learning prices and evaluating the best items to stock based on your most frequent clientele by signing up for a wholesale account now with SoNice Party. Experience the difference high-quality party supplies can provide.

Further reading:

• Wholesale Party Supplies for Business Owners: A Smart Investment
• Business Celebrations: Party Supplies for Enterprises
• The Ultimate Guide to Balloon Garlands: Trends and Techniques
• Wholesale Party Supplies Rating: Choosing the Right Seller

But maintaining party supplies as an enterprise to be ready for all these celebrations can be complex. Here are some tips for better business parties that help build a culture that people want to be a part of.

Business Party Benefits

Paying for parties might seem like a waste of resources. And encouraging employees to leave behind their work for a while on company time might seem counterintuitive. But it can be a crucial element in company culture. Your organization will experience these benefits from organizing business parties.

• Better workplace engagement
• Experiences that employees will remember
• Workplace culture that encourages inclusion, community and purpose
• Helping employees feel accomplished when meeting milestones or closing projects
• Reinforcing company values and long-term vision
• Improved productivity
• Positive workplace culture
• Greater employee retention

Business Celebrations that Build a Desirable Workplace Culture

Your celebrations might seem insignificant in the grand scheme of things. But they play a crucial role in building a workplace culture that applicants seek and that retain current employees.

Learn how to organize the best workplace parties to celebrate accomplishments, milestones and build community within your organization.

1. Monthly Birthday Gatherings

The larger your organization, the more challenging it is to celebrate each employee’s birthday. The easiest way to overcome that challenge is to host a monthly birthday celebration that celebrates the employees whose birthdays are that month. Smaller organizations can host individual parties to recognize each employee.

Late afternoons tend to be when employees are less productive as their energy starts to slump. Consider coffee, small snacks and a treat to help employees regain energy and take advantage of getting employees away from their desks during a time of day that isn’t especially productive anyway.

If you have flexible work, consider looking at the day of the week when most employees are in the office to help make the celebration as enjoyable for as many employees as possible.

2. Employee Wellness Events

Help employees care for themselves. Host regular wellness events. These might include exhibitors from local gyms, massage companies, online exercise programs, meditation apps, and other organizations that can help employees care for themselves.

You might host nutrition seminars, mindfulness workshops or pop-up group exercise classes. Make the office look the part with decorations and essentials, such as tablecloths.

3. Project Milestones

Employees involved in large projects might work long hours and undergo extreme stress. Recognizing these efforts can help employees celebrate their accomplishments along the way.

Share with your employees that if they meet certain deadlines, they’ll get a party or lunch catering. It’s a small thing to help keep everyone’s spirits high despite the large tasks.

If you don’t have large projects that your team is working on, you can host monthly success spotlight events where you celebrate achievements. 

4. Annual Employee Appreciation Week

Take part in employee appreciation week – often celebrated the first week of March – or create your own. During this week, you might have one day with breakfast or donuts for employees. Another day, you might have a taco bar for lunch. Celebrate one late afternoon or evening with a happy hour with hors d’oeuvres. 

5. Summer Picnic

Get the whole family involved and allow employees to bond on a deeper level with a summer picnic or other gathering, such as a BBQ or cookout. Celebrate late afternoon, evening or on a weekend so that employees can bring their whole family.

Giving employees a chance to celebrate with their families can increase their sense of belonging at your organization. Plus, if you have the funds to do so, it can be a nice perk to help families enjoy some time away together. For example, host your summer celebration at the local amusement park, zoo or other experiential location that the employee might not pay to take their family to on their own.

6. Companywide Sports Teams

Sports teams can help build camaraderie and healthy competition among employees. If your company team makes it to the playoffs or accomplishes a great deal during the season, celebrate those accomplishments with them. Or even if it is a mediocre season, celebrate participation in the sport and the team building that they did together with a small gathering.

7. Retirement

When an employee retires, celebrate their contributions to your organization. This milestone is an important one in your employee’s life as well as the life of their family. Invite their extended family to join you as you send off the employee from their working days to enjoy a relaxing retirement.

8. Baby Showers

When an employee is welcoming a new baby, a little office baby shower is a fun way to celebrate. You don’t have to make employees feel burdened to bring gifts. Instead, make your company gift a few large boxes of diapers and wipes to support the new parent. Then just serve some cake and enjoy fellowship to reduce the social pressures for each employee or team to put together a gathering of their own.

9. Employee Graduation

Many companies support their employees in continuing their education with a bachelor’s or master’s degree. During late spring, celebrate those employees who have earned a degree with a special gathering. Getting a degree takes countless hours of work and your employees will appreciate the recognition of their efforts.

10. Holiday Party

An annual holiday party can give employees something to look forward to. Plus, that way managers don’t have to worry about purchasing holiday gifts for their employees. Instead, the experience can be a gift to your employees. Hosting it in the late afternoon where employees get to leave work a little early and still get paid the full amount for the day can make it an extra special perk.

Stocking Party Supplies for Workplace Celebrations

Keeping essentials on hand for workplace celebrations reduces stress in planning and makes the process far simpler for managers looking to celebrate their employees. 

SoNice Party offers wholesale prices on essentials that every workplace needs to recognize its employees. Here are a few items you might consider stocking to make your workplace parties seamless and festive.

• Disposable silverware
• Tablecloth rolls
• Honeycombs
• Cups
• Signs

Sign up for a wholesale account now to get access to high-quality materials at a reasonable price.

Further reading:

• The Ultimate Guide to Balloon Garlands: Trends and Techniques
• Wholesale Party Supplies Rating: Choosing the Right Seller
• Chrome Latex Balloons Wholesale – Prices, Colors and Sizes Available
• Wholesale Balloons Online: Find the Best Deals for Your Business

Learn the latest balloon garland trends and how to build them to create outstanding parties that wow your guests.

Balloon Garland Trends

As you look to stock the ideal balloon garland materials at your party store or get started with a balloon garland service, here’s a look at some style and design trends you don’t want to miss.

1. Neutral Tones

By incorporating neutral tones, parties exhibit a sophisticated elegance. That fits in well with various party types and events. The use of blush, sage and champagne is the most popular right now. 

Some garlands include blooms or leaves in their designs to pull in natural elements to further add to the sophistication and beauty the garland offers.

The color of 2024 is peach-fuzz, so stock ample light orange balloons to be in line with the latest trends of using neutral tones.

2. Metallic

Another way of elevating the appearance of balloons to make them fit with any party theme is to use metallic balloons in your designs. The most popular colors for metallics are gold, silver and rose gold. 

Alternatively, you can add confetti to clear balloons to still get that bling in there but with a different appearance. Using balloons of various shapes and sizes is also beneficial here.

3. Oversized Garlands

While some party hosts might want a small garland that goes over their threshold for a family party, most want massive displays that transform ordinary party spaces into their dream venue for hosting their event.

Consider the ideal size for photo backdrops with multiple people in focus so that the balloons complement the photo nicely while still allowing the subjects to shine through.

Try to use different sizes and shapes to make the garland steal the show. Allow those shapes to give the garland dimension so that it reaches up and out. More dimension can also add a bit of playfulness to the garland.

4. Interactivity

Balloons are fun on their own but when you fill them with additional materials, they are all the more fun. Consider using confetti-filled balloons or balloons with LED lights. This can make your balloons a bit more exciting.

In the winter, create a snow-globe effect with fake snow inside and even include characters inside the balloons to round out the appearance. These creations can help make memorable celebrations. 

5. Creative Art Displays

To make your balloon garlands stand out, you can offer more than just a garland. Offer a full art display or setup that will wow guests and delight your party host.

Consider setups ideal for the backdrop where a child opens their birthday presents. Or the picture-perfect backdrop where the couple stands during their gender announcement in a moment no one will forget. The garland might be one element of that backdrop in addition to other party décor.

When you can handle it all, you’ll be a more popular go-to for ordering materials from and can differentiate yourself from those who make classic balloon garlands with little variation from party to party aside from color and size. You can truly offer it all with full party décor advice and expertise.

6. Unique Shapes

A garland doesn’t have to be a simple strand of balloons, though that is the most common form. You can shape balloons into any design, such as a heart or animal to create a truly unique creation that partygoers will love.

Get creative and test out new designs to see what you can come up with. Then take photos of the design to market it to future customers and build out your business further.

Balloon Garland Techniques and Tips

One balloon garland won’t be right for every party. Instead, you need to think about the practicality of the balloon for different applications and use cases. Here are some techniques and tips to keep in mind as you design ideal party decorations that will keep party hosts returning to you for more.

1. Consider Presentation

Choose your balloons and design carefully based on the party theme, age of partygoers and what the host has told you about the party and its guests. Make sure you consider the party planner’s preferences and requests when selecting the balloons, colors and design for your creation.

2. Balloon Quality

High-quality balloons will perform far better than low-quality ones. You want to ensure that your balloons will hold air and keep their vibrancy throughout the duration of the party. Plus, you’ll need to have them inflated at least several hours before the party if not a full day. You want to know that they will still look great when it comes time for them to truly shine as the centerpiece of the celebration.

3. Inflate Balloons Properly

Inflate balloons fully and keep in mind that they will likely lose a little air as they age. This is very normal even with high-quality balloons. So start with nicely inflated balloons to allow for a little bit of air loss. 

4. Build in Pieces and Finalize On-site

Some balloon creations are so impressive, they that cannot be transported assembled. Learn how to transport an assembled balloon garland in clusters that you fully assemble once on-site at the party location.

5. Give Customers Customization Options

For the best results, offer customers customization options. This can add some personal touches. And customization doesn’t mean just choosing between colors in the garland. You want to allow customers to select how many columns they want or the shape of the garland.

This requires deep expertise and lots of practice. Test new designs for your family parties or offer discounted designs where you get to select the style so that you get a chance to test new design options.

6. Ask to See the Venue

Some party planners or hosts have big ideas for their parties but forget to make sure they’ll fit in their venue. Asking to see the venue or inquiring as to where the party will be hosted can help you ensure that the balloon decorations will fit in the event space. That way, you don’t end up having to change the design at the last minute or the party host is frustrated that there isn’t enough space for other party materials once you have the garland in the room.

7. Consider Temperature and Humidity

When designing your balloon garlands, it’s also helpful to know how and where they will be used. This will tell you whether you need additional provisions for outdoor wear. When balloons are outside, they can lose their natural shine. You can treat the balloons to help prevent this loss in appearance.

Finding High-quality Balloons

Whether you’re a balloon creation designer or you own a party supply store that you want to stock with high-quality balloons for your patrons to use in their designs, SoNice Party offers affordable products at wholesale prices. Sign up for a wholesale account now to start shopping.

Further reading:

• Wholesale Party Supplies Rating: Choosing the Right Seller
• Chrome Latex Balloons Wholesale – Prices, Colors and Sizes Available
• Wholesale Balloons Online: Find the Best Deals for Your Business
• Party Supplies Sourcing Online – Global Options and Considerations