Retirement is a significant milestone that deserves a celebration with coworkers, family, and friends. Whether you’re planning your own event or a surprise for someone else, there are choices make about everything from sending invitations to selecting the right party space. Below, you’ll find a helpful guide on how to make sure your retirement gathering is a success.

4 Steps to Throwing a Retirement Party

1. Set a Budget 

One of the first things to do is set a comfortable budget. It should include estimated costs of food, drinks, decorations, venue rental fees, live entertainment, and activities. If you’re looking to minimize expenses, opt for a lunch event instead of dinner, or make your own decorations.  

2. Choose a Theme

Retirement party themes can be as low-key or elaborate as you wish. If you’re going for a more casual feel, have a picnic in the park or luncheon at a banquet hall. If you’d prefer something a bit more extravagant, invite your guests to participate in a golf tournament or go on a fishing trip.

3. Make a Guest List

Though your retirement party should include coworkers, bosses, and business partners from over the years, feel free to invite family and friends as well. Make a guest list before you book the venue or hire a catering service so you’ll know roughly how many people you’ll need to accommodate.

4. Book a Party Space

The right party space can change the whole mood of your retirement event. Banquet halls are versatile, allowing you to create the desired ambiance with your own decor and choice of entertainment. Party spaces that include catering and service staff will make your event easy and convenient. 

When you need a venue for your retirement party, get in touch with Suite 116. They offer banquet hall rentals for all occasions, including wedding receptions, baby showers, family gatherings, and charity events, to New York City clients. Call (917) 412-9722 to book this party space and ask about rates. Visit them online to learn more about the floor plan and amenities.