14 Fun Ways to Spread the Word About Your Next Party

So, you’ve decided to host a party. You definitely don’t want to end up with a poor turnout just because you slipped up on getting the word about your party around. Luckily, there is a great number of exciting ways in which you can spread the word about your next party well in advance. Just prepare for an impressive turnout! Let’s take a look.

Play Up the Theme in Your Invite

A big, bold theme admittedly makes it easier for you and others to spread the word about your party. You can choose a theme like a celebration of the start of the season. For example, an outdoor party at the start of spring. Or an elegant all-white party at the start of winter, as a winter wonderland theme. You can then design fancy all white party invitations such as the ones from Greenvelope, an eco-friendly digital stationery firm that specializes in contemporary invites with an emphasis on elegant design.

Construct a Story Around Your Party

A good story makes it easier for people to remember you or your event. This is because human beings love to tell and hear a story. Construct a story around your party, or around the theme of your party. Is the party a baby-shower? Weave a cute story around the expectant mother and her baby. Is it a wedding shower? Maybe include a sweet or funny anecdote about the couple. 

Add a Touch of Philanthropy

Maybe your party is actually for a good cause. But if not, adding a touch of philanthropy can make it easier for your friends and family to spread the word about your party. Maybe a sweepstakes at the end of the party, or a fun auction where people can bid to spend time with someone, with the proceeds then being used for charity. 

Post on Social Media

Making an engaging, public post about your party that others can then ‘share’ with their own friends and family is an easy way to get the word out quickly. Tagging a few friends and family-members in the post may also be a good idea, so the post gets a boost and more visibility. You don’t want to go overboard with the tagging, though. Tag people that you know will be okay with it. Don’t limit yourself to just one channel. Post on a variety of social media apps like Twitter, WhatsApp, Facebook, etc. Take some time to make the message or post easy to read and personalized (where possible).

Don’t Ignore Snail Mail

A fancy invite in the mail can grab people’s attention and make them remember the occasion. Even for an event like a children’s party, sending fun invites in the mail is a good way of increasing the anticipation for the party.

Make that Phone Call

For some friends and family, a phone call where you can speak one-on-one is a great way to make them excited about being invited. If you have the time and energy, then a simple phone-call can mean much more engagement because the person will have talked to you and now it is a much more ‘real’ event for them. Make sure to time your calls when the person can answer them. Keep it short and sweet, but also take the time to enquire after them.

Arrange for Fun Events and Talk About Them

Will the potential partygoers enjoy a free tarot card reading? Do you have the budget for it? Maybe you can arrange for temporary tattoos to be given for free at the party? Free, fun events are a great way to make people remember about your invite and actually turn up. It doesn’t make them freeloaders. It’s just that the human brain seems to be geared for action when it sees ‘fun’ and ‘free’ at the same time!   

Get Your Party-Goer Friends on Your Side

Many of us have that bunch of friends that just love anything to do with a party. It might be a good idea to get them on board first. Your outgoing friends will help you whip up the enthusiasm and the numbers you need to get people to talk about your party. It might help to take their input before arranging the party. But don’t overdo this by giving away the reins of your party.

Ramp Up the Suspense

Nothing gets people interested more than a little bit of intrigue. Is there some news you would love to share, and that people would want to hear? Share the fact that you have news to share but tell them that the actual news-sharing will happen at the party.

Share Interesting, Funny Videos About the Party

A short, witty video about the party can really help in boosting interest in the party. Get your friends or family involved. Make it quick and make it funny. Humor lets people know you don’t take yourself too seriously. It is also a great hook. 

Appoint Speakers

For a formal party, have a couple of guests make short, formal, or informal speeches. You can encourage the speakers to promote your event. Even for more informal parties, appointing someone in advance to make a toast can help them feel engaged. At the time of the speech, take the responsibility to introduce them yourself and make sure you do a good job of it. It might be a good idea to talk to them in advance about what they’re going to say to avoid unwanted surprises later.

Create a Social Media Group for the Party

Gather all the friends and family that are the most invested in your event and create a WhatsApp or Facebook group especially for the party. You can post all your updates or requests here, including the menu, events etc. This can help your circle stay interested in the party.

Attend Other People’s Events

One of the best ways of making sure people show up for your party is by showing up for theirs. People are more likely to socialize with those that have taken the time to socialize with them. Don’t do it out of a spirit of immediate reciprocity. This can become very obvious, and nobody likes a tit-for-tat kind of attendance. Make it genuine and unforced. It might seem a little forced at the beginning. But the more events you attend, the easier it will get. Mingling with others at their dos can also help you make important contacts and friends for your own event. 

Share Memories of the Party

Your job is not done once your party is over and everyone leaves. Share photographs of the event, with appropriate tagging. Share the highlights and the fun people had. This helps your guests have long-lasting and fond memories of the party and creates intrigue among others for your next one. 

Now that you know more about the ways in which you can let people know about your cool, upcoming party, chalk out a concrete plan on everything you can do to make your party a success. Plan for a good turnout so you don’t get frazzled if there is a crowd waiting to party with you! With some planning and plenty of enthusiasm, your party is sure to be a mega-successful funfest!