Planning a Party (as Told by GIFs)

Planning a party can be stressful. And the bigger the party, the more stressful it is. Sometimes it's nice to look back at the journey and laugh about the moments of panic, the late night projects and the good times shared. If you're still in planning mode, remember to breath deeply and laugh. Your party will be great!

The Party Planning Process

1. The moment you find out (or remember) that a birthday is coming up and you have a spark of inspiration, you tell everyone! Much to your delight, they love the idea and even add to it, which makes you feel pretty awesome.

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2. You delegate tasks and start planning. Where do you start? Online, of course! You scour the internet for all kinds of great decorating ideas to fit your theme.

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3. Then, you run into your first road bump. As you begin shopping, you realize some great ideas cost much more than you thought.

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4.After reviewing several DIY sites, you realize it'll be easy and fun to make some of the decorations yourself. Plus, you'll save money! WIN!

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5. That is, until the results look nothing like the ornate napkin holders you were trying to replicate.

... are you sure you followed the instructions?

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6. The day finally arrives and everyone is working hard to make sure all runs smoothly. Ironically, it's a chaotic time.

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7. As usual, someone forgets something major (like the cake), which causes panic.

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8. However, the show must go on! And despite a few hiccups, you put on a great party that everyone loves and enjoys!

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Written by: Miriam E. Medellin

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