Ideas for a Homecoming From the Army Party
Welcome your soldier home in style with a homecoming from the Army party. If you are having difficulty planning a homecoming party, follow the suggestion of the Married to the Army website and follow the wishes of the soldier. Some may be happy to be surrounded by a large group when they return, but for others, this many people may overwhelm them and they may prefer a smaller get-together.
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Surprise Party
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A surprise party can be fun for soldiers who love a good surprise. You can tell your soldier that you will be having a small, intimate dinner to celebrate his homecoming to throw him off-track. Then, friends and family can be waiting inside (whether the party is at home or somewhere else is up to you) to surprise him with love and thanks. Alternatively, friends and family can surprise the soldier by waiting with balloons, banners and tokens of appreciation at the airport.
Small Gathering
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Some soldiers may not have family and friends who live near their home. For these and other soldiers who prefer an intimate setting, a small gathering of close family or friends may be ideal for a homecoming from the Army party. Just because the party is small doesn't mean you have to scrimp on décor, though. Spruce up the party place with a "Welcome Home" banner, balloons and other decorations for a festive look.
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Large Event
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A large event to celebrate a homecoming from the Army can include anyone the soldier wants to be there. Besides the usual friends and family, neighbors, old colleagues and friends from back home can all attend a large event to celebrate. Large events should be planned out more methodically than small gatherings because the location needs to be big enough to accommodate all the people. Additionally, the food for a large crowd also needs to be pre-planned and ordered.
Delayed Party
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The Sundae Paper website suggests that party-planners consider waiting before asking their soldier to face a crowd. They add that depending on the soldiers' experiences, he may need time to adjust before a party is planned in his honor. Planning a delayed party may also be ideal for soldiers who don't have a definitive homecoming date.
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