How to Throw a Country Western Party
Throwing a country western party is a great idea for adult and children's parties alike. Planning any party should begin with considering your budget and guest list. Deciding if you will invite adults only or if kids can come along, can help you choose what types of party favors, food and music you will offer. It's most important to be organized and have a well-thought-out plan so that, when your guests arrive, you are a relaxed host who is ready to enjoy the party. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Send out country western themed invitations to those on your guest list using a larger envelope in which you can include a red bandanna for each invitee. Make sure your invitation requires guests to dress like cowboys and cowgirls, including the bandanna in their attire.
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Plan a menu for your party that contains foods you would find on a chuck-wagon or cattle drive. GreatPartyRecipes.com suggests, "...your guests will consume 5 hors d'oeuvres per person per hour for the first 2 hours and 3 per person per hour for each additional hour." (See Reference 1)
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Compile a song list to play at your party that is comprised of country western songs. Purchase a CD specifically for this type of party or use a service like iTunes to purchase each song you want individually.
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Decorate your venue with hay bales, plastic snakes, old lanterns and cacti. Create different areas at your party with signs and props, some good choices are a saloon, gold mining camp and a jail.
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Teach your guests line dancing for a fun activity, or take digital photos of your guests and add them on your computer to a wanted poster that can be printed as a party favor. Hand out sheriff's badges to the children and let them make stick ponies as a craft, or you can purchase them online quite inexpensively .
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Tips & Warnings
If you have extra money in your budget, choose a venue like a ranch or barn where there are horses that your guests can ride. Catering your party is an excellent option, leaving you to mingle with your guests. Check out local barbecue restaurants, most offer party packs for designated amounts of people.
If you choose to serve alcohol at your party, make sure that everyone who is drinking has a designated sober driver.
