I know what you're thinking, "C'mon, Ed. Christmas? Already? It's not even Halloween yet!"
And you're right. There are still two big holiday parties to throw before Christmas rolls around. But that doesn't matter. If you're planning on throwing a stellar Christmas bash, (and who isn't I ask you?), there is no time to waste. You need to start planning right now!
Christmas is Big!
And I don't just mean big. I mean HUGE! 95% of of the United States population celebrates Christmas. Why does that translate to planning early? Because there are a finite number of caterers, florists, decorators and party venues available, and all of them will be booking their Christmas activities on a first come, first serve basis. If you don't get your order in soon, you may find yourself left in the cold!
Early planning will allow you to know what services you're going to need and what date you're going to require them. This will allow you to contact those vendors in plenty of time to guarantee the necessary items are yours!
Don't be the one with bologna sandwiches for appetizers just because you neglected to book your caterer in advance. Impress your guests with delicious, mouthwatering fare. Decorate with gorgeous, holiday themed flowers and plants. Pick the perfect venue to let your guests dance the night away. And contact those vendors NOW!
Your Guests Need Notice
Remember that stat about how many people celebrate Christmas in this country? Yeah, that applies here as well. Odds are, if your invitees aren't going to make it to your party, they'll be attending someone else's. Just like with your party vendors, you need to get those invitations in the mail ASAP.
You need to know how many people are attending to properly book the caterer, ensure you have the right venue, etc. It's true in most things and party planning is no exception, information is power. The more you know about who is attending, the better you can plan the party around that guest list. Don't sit on those invites, get em in the mail!
Christmas is still a couple of months away, but that lee time is a good thing. With all the planning you will need to accomplish and all the details you're going to have to nail down, you'll need it! Don't delay, plan today!
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