Top 5 Ways to Avoid Party Crashers


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The more people you invite, the more people will come. If you follow the 1+1 rule and let's say you invite twenty people, forty will show up. If you invite sixty, hundred and twenty will turn up. Party Crashers can be a non-invited party guest who just shows up and mixes with the guests or the friend of a friend of a friend who has been invited.

Type of Party

Decide on what type of party you are willing to have. Is it a birthday party? A BBQ party by the pool? A wedding anniversary party? The type of your party will determine the number of your guests and also the venue/place.

Great Expectations

Have very clear expectations and objectives. Why are you having this party in the first place? People throw parties for all sorts of reasons but it would be really helpful if you know them before hand. Do you want to celebrate something? Do you do it to surprise your partner or child? Is it a "show-off" party, a way to show-off the new pool, garden or expensive outfit? Or just a casual get-together with friends you haven't seen for a while?

Guest List

Once your expectations are clear, you will have to decide on the venue and number of guests you will invite. If you own a mansion, you have the freedom to invite hundreds of guests. On the other hand, if your strong desire is to throw a party in your tiny patio, you shouldn't invite more than ten.

Request guest to RSVP

Be strict with the invitation process (unless you want to have an open party). Send electronic or paper invitations and then ask for a RSVP. You could follow the 1 1 rule (one added guest per guest invited), or be honest saying that the invitation sent is a PERSONAL invitation only. If you are really serious about the number of guests, you could ask the printed confirmation from your guests as a proof of acceptance (what publicists do when they organize store or other events).

Exclusivity

Never say that the party is open to everybody unless you want to.

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