India style party?????!
India style party?????
i want to have an indian style party. what are some yummy indian recipees,how should i decorate,what are some nice indian party favores,and what are some activities that we should do???? plez help
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Overview
It can take a while to find exactly what you want, so plan . Get the big things in place before concerning yourself with the smaller details, as these will develop and change many times in the course of the build-up to your party. I always try to keep things simple - and by that mean it's fine to do things on a large or grand scale, but don't get carried away in the early stages because - guess what? In the end, these initial ideas won't even be used. What is most important is to picture the overall style of how you imagine your perfect party. Try to think of it as building a house - you deal with the colours and decorating last.
Choosing your venue
The venue needs a lot of thought. Too big and your party will feel that it lacks atmosphere - too small and you won't all fit in. If you have set your heart on somewhere that is too big, don't worry. You can always make it feel smaller with the use of clever lighting or drapes or even huge flower arrangements. Wherever you choose, try to find somewhere with character. If a venue has some odd characteristics, some people may say that it's not a good idea to use it. I try to reverse that and use it because of its character. So don't say no, say why not?
You and your team
Whether you are planning a 21st birthday party or a 50th wedding, it's important to surround yourself with the right team of experts. So choose them carefully. If you are planning a 21st birthday party or any celebration for a younger person, try to select helpers who can see the event through a young person's eyes. The team of florists, musicians, caterers - everyone in fact - need to have a young, easy going attitude. Think about your team - they all need to be able to adapt their skills for a more mature audience, but also respond precisely to the wishes of that audience.
The music
Live music creates a focal point for any party, so try to use a band if you can find a good one. Remember to be sensitive to the mood and also to the volume. Launching too much sound onto the guests too early isn't a great start - especially if the older guests leave. A good band will judge the mood - and leave everyone feeling that they really enjoyed themselves. It is also important to think about timings. For instance, So let's get that issue straight from the beginning - the band is there to entertain you and your guests. Book your entertainment and the rest of the evening can be built around this part.
The food
When is your party taking place? Summer or winter? This makes a big difference to the type of food you ultimately decide to serve. The possibilities are endless and there are also many ways to present your food.always ask a caterer to come up with the menus first. Then you can think about them. If you are serving canapes at the start of the reception, then you can choose all sorts of exciting ideas. Once you've decided on the menu, the detail can begin. Think about the table linen, glassware, cutlery - before you know it, it will all begin to look like its been thought about!
Think like a guest
Always close your eyes and walk through the whole day as a guest - a perfectionist who is used to having everything arranged for himself all the time. Try always to think that if I can please the most difficult guest with the most requests, then I've won. Most guests are easy going - and pleasing easygoing guests isn't difficult - but pleasing demanding guests requires skill and diplomacy - and for you to think ahead.
Think about yourself!
Yes, a lot of party organising is about pleasing your guests, but don't forget yourself now - it's your party! In the same way that I told you to close your eyes and 'think like a guest' - do the same thing, but 'think like a host or hostess.' Imagine yourself from the very beginning of the day, in other words, from the moment you wake up. Plan time to have your hair done and get ready and give yourself enough space to deal with all the telephone calls you will get from guests who may make demands on your time before they arrive. Maybe you will have friends staying with you who you feel you should take out for lunch - so plan your time and remember that if you have a formal seating plan, you can expect changes right up to the last minute!
Create some magic
This is all about making your party stand out from the rest and the simplest tricks and work wonders. For a romantic mood, for example, use candlelight combined with hundreds of little night-light candles in glass holders. And a style tip for you - use the colour black. That's right - use black! In particular, try black table linen Try it with some flowers in shocking colours for your table decorations and you'll see what I mean.
At a party, what makes the evening is the number of different diversions or surprises! Try to vary the music, think about the different stages of the evening and build up the atmosphere. Some interesting ways to do this could be incorporating wandering entertainers or maybe a cabaret after dinner. There's magic to be had in the unexpected!
What do I do when things go wrong?
Although, luckily, you can say that I've never been in a Hardy situation when things haven't gone at all according to plan, there are inevitable hitches here and there. Life isn't always mapped out the way you feel it should go! But take heart - your guests probably won't even notice any little mishaps because they will be too busy concentrating on themselves. Just keep going and pretend nothing has happened. Afterwards, you will breathe a sigh of relief!
Don't get uptight!
Throughout your party planning, try to relax - however hard it seems! This is supposed to be an enjoyable day, so don't get too stressed. Flexibility is the key. Ideas don't always work, sometimes people drop out and occasionally things go wrong. But with any setbacks or surprises, take a step back and review your plans.
indian style is hot right now! i would definitely use lots of red and gold themed items. For party favors try miniature decorative elephants. Hmm. as far as activities go i would keep it traditional with american customs because you never know how open minded your guests will be. For food i would look up a good recipe for samosas. They are a deep fried potato dish that are sooo good. Possible get the party catered because indian dishes take a loooong time to make.
First go to to an Indian Buffet, you will get ideas there. Tandoori Chicken, curries, basmati rice. As far as activities, get a belly dancer.
go to an indian buffet.