Our Top Picks: Cheap Party Supplies for Your Next Get-Together

Planning a party is not an easy task. Whether you’re planning your kid’s birthday party or throwing an event for family and friends, chances are, somewhere in the middle of your planning process, you will find yourself rethinking everything and trying to figure out whether you are doing things right or not. Especially if this is your first time organizing an event.

A successful party requires good organization, a sense of style and the right party supplies that will make your get-together unique and special. Making the plan is one thing but shopping for supplies is a totally different story – it might take you longer than you’ve anticipated if you are not sure what you need to buy. For that very reason, we made a list of our top picks when it comes to buying cheap party supplies.

• Invitations – These pieces of paper are an important part of the party planning process. Ensure you inform all your guests for the party by sending them invitations that contain the time, date and location of the get-together. You can also include some important information (if any) about the party, for instance, that people should wear a costume or be dressed in a specific colour.
• Cake – No birthday party is ever complete without a birthday cake. No matter whether you’ve decided to buy or make one yourself, this one is a must-have dessert along with the candles on the top.
• Balloons – The classic birthday party decoration. In case your party is going to be outdoor, hanging paper lanterns is a great idea. They are lovely and cheap party supplies that are very easy to hang and store. You can also use them for your next event or you can leave them hanging outside to beautify your outdoor area. When it comes to hanging supplies, paper pom poms are another cost-effective option. They come in a range of different colours which means they can easily blend with any party theme.
• Partyware – No matter what kind of food and beverage you are going to serve at your party, you will need some partyware for your guests. Find a reliable party supply retailer and purchase cups, plates, straws, napkins and anything else you need at a cheaper cost. Make sure you purchase more of them in case you end up having more guests than planned.
• Games – No matter whether it is a birthday party for an adult or kids, everyone loves playing games. They are a great way to ensure your guests are entertained and have a good time. For kids, you can consider hiring a magician, colourful domino blocks or bouncy castles for jumping. For an adult birthday party, you can get a karaoke machine, a giant Jenga block, poker cards, etc.

Months before the party

Depending on your party planning experience, how big the party will be and what time of the year it is, you may need to start your preparations sooner than you thought. Choose the theme for the party, this will make it easier later when you will need to buy party supplies online. Think about how much you are willing to spend. This will narrow down your options and save you from spending unnecessarily on things you may not even need. Also, consider the date and time options in advance. If you’re not throwing the party at your home, make sure you book the event venue on time. Order your supplies and make the guest list so that you can make invitations and send them on time.

Weeks before the party

A few weeks before the event, you should send out the invitations. If you are not working with a chef, you need to ensure that the food and beverages will be on their way on time. Depending on your budget, you can hire a catering service, a chef, or if you love cooking, you can do it yourself. Plan the activities that will be part of your party. Dancing, board games, competitions – there are a lot of party activity ideas that you can look up online. Since there are a lot of things that need to be done, if you are not interested in hiring event staff, you can ask family members or friends for help. Make sure you have plenty of people around you can rely on.

The day

When the big day comes, ensure there is plenty of ice in the fridge. Wake up early and set up all the decorations and centrepieces. If you have planed an outdoor party, make sure you check the weather forecast in advance. Candles, string lights, umbrellas, and blankets all add a nice touch. Planing a party can be stressful so it is okay if you forget to include some of the supplies you have planned. After all, parties are events for having some fun time with the people you love.