Parties are the perfect way to celebrate special occasions, big life events, or just to have a good time with friends. Hosting an event can be a little more complicated, but thanks to the party people at Guido’s Pizza in Anchorage, AK, planning your get-together can be easy as a pizza pie. Here are their favorite tips for planning an unforgettable party.

Top 5 Party Planning Tips

1. Choose a Theme

While some themes can feel cheesy and over-the-top, picking a theme for your party can make decorating, choosing guidelines for dress, and catering a lot easier. A murder mystery dinner party, for example, can give your guests a fun reason to dress up, whereas a viewing party for your favorite TV series may be a less formal affair.

2. Send Out Invites Ahead of Time

To ensure all of your guests can make it, send out party invites well ahead of schedule. That way your friends can make the event a priority on their calendars and you won’t be rushed to accommodate more or fewer people than you were hoping for. 

3. Find a Location

Your own living room might be the perfect location for a pizza party, but it can be stressful to have to spruce up your place for more formal events. Do your best to find a location that fits your party’s theme and has enough room for your guests to be comfortable. Book a preferred place in advance so you’re not left hanging on the day of the event.

4. Decorate & Prep for Guests’ Arrival

On the day of, it’s time to decorate your party space. Don’t worry about spending a fortune on decorations: A few helium balloons from a party store and some streamers can go a long way. If your event is more formal, make your own centerpieces with budget store vases and flowers from the supermarket. Hand lettering some place cards on a small, folded piece of cardstock is another easy, elegant table decoration. Prepare for guests to arrive earlier than requested to ensure you’re finished on time.

5. Order Food

Fully catering your event may not be necessary, but an offering of hors d’oevres or finger foods can go a long way. If you’re looking to provide dinner at your event, don’t underestimate the power of pizza delivery to take some stress out of arranging food. Call ahead of time to make sure your pies arrive on time.

If you’re considering throwing a party soon, call Guido’s Pizza for all of your catering needs. From classic, cheesy pizza to traditional Italian cuisine, they can provide whatever your event demands. Call (907) 563-2222 to order or visit their website for a list of menu options.