When it comes to parties, everyone has their own idea of what makes a great one. For some people, it’s a big crowd and lots of alcohol. For others, it’s about having just the right amount of friends over for a great time. The truth is that anyone can throw an amazing party with just fifty dollars or less; you just have to know how to plan ahead and save money when necessary. In this article, we’ll go over some of my favorite party ideas for under fifty dollars and how you can use them as inspiration for your next event!
Party ideas for under fifty dollars are hard to come by, but not impossible.
Party ideas for under fifty dollars are hard to come by, but not impossible. This article shows you how to plan a party on a budget and save money on food, drinks, and entertainment. You can plan a party for a group of people or even just one friend, but this article will focus on how to plan a party for multiple guests.
Plan ahead
Planning ahead is one of the best ways to save yourself a lot of stress, time, and money. It also means you’ll be less likely to make mistakes or regret any decisions you’ve made. When it comes to planning parties, there are a few things that you can do ahead of time:
- Decide on your theme and plan out decorations based on that theme (tissue paper flowers? Paper lanterns? Crepe paper streamers?)
- Make sure there’s enough food for all your guests (if they’re coming over for dinner) or enough drinks (if they’re going out).
- Plan out who’s bringing what so everyone knows where they should go beforehand–this will help avoid confusion at the party itself!
Choose the right party format
You will have to consider the following factors when choosing your party format:
- Budget
- Guests
- Venue
- Time constraints
Once you have chosen a party format, it will be easier to determine the type of décor and entertainment that is best suited for your event space. Let’s look at the first factor—budget.
When you are deciding on a party format, it is important to consider your budget. You will want to choose a theme or activity that is suitable for your budget and that can be enjoyed by all of your guests. For example, if you are throwing a themed event with a small budget then you should consider opting for an open house where everyone brings their favorite dish or snack.
Invite all of your friends
Invite all of your friends.
- Invite everyone you know. Don’t be afraid to ask for help and don’t forget to tell them what they can bring!
- If you don’t have a lot of money, invite just the people who will enjoy themselves without spending a lot on them.
It’s a good idea to have the party in a place that’s easy for everyone to get to. If you don’t have much money, then this might be at home, but if you can afford it go somewhere where most people can drive or get there easily.
Go potluck
An invitation to a potluck is one of the easiest ways to throw a party on the cheap. You don’t have to worry about buying or preparing any food, and your guests can bring their favorite dishes to share. You’ll want to let them know what you’re providing (alcoholic beverages and perhaps some non-alcoholic drinks), but beyond that, it’s up to them!
Potlucks are also great because they allow everyone who attends the opportunity to contribute something unique, which will make for an interesting combination of flavors and smells. Potlucks are fun for everyone—guests don’t have any pressure because there’s no expectation for them to bring anything specific, but they still get involved in the festivities by cooking what they love best. This is especially useful if you’re planning a large event where many people will be showing up at various times throughout the evening; having different options available ensures that no one leaves hungry or unsatisfied when their turn comes up!
Skip the decorations
When you’re on a budget, the first things to go are decorations. Next up are party supplies, including napkins and plates. Then comes favors for guests (if you’re going to do them), followed by games (if there’s time for that). If a good time is what you want, skip the fluffy stuff and keep moving forward!
* As mentioned, Don’t waste your time or money on decorations. They’re great, but they’re not necessary. (And truth be told, most of us already have a mess in our living room that could use some tidying up.)
Skip music and entertainment
Skip the music and entertainment. If you are on a budget, this can be one of the best ways to save money. Most people assume that they need music and entertainment at their party. However, this is not always true. You can still have a great time without music or entertainment. Consider playing games instead of hiring a DJ or band!
The music and entertainment can be expensive. If you don’t want to throw a lot of money, this is one of the best ways to save money.
Serve drinks and food in bulk quantities
Your guests will be thrilled if you serve drinks and food in bulk quantities. This can be done by buying in bulk, buying in advance, making it yourself, or using leftovers.
You should also consider serving drinks and food with your own hands. If you have a dishwasher then this isn’t too much hassle for you as long as you get everything ready before the party starts. Alternatively, if you don’t have a dishwasher then just wash everything by hand after everyone has gone home!
You could also use slow cookers or pressure cookers to make tasty food without having to worry about cooking while entertaining all night long! You can even use blenders (for smoothies) or food processors (for dips/sauces).
Be creative with your party themes and activities
Party themes are easy to come up with. They can be used as a theme for decorations, food and activities. These are just some of the things you could do with your theme:
- If you want to go with a sports theme, get some crazy sporty clothes from Goodwill or thrift stores. The more outrageous the better! You can also make games out of them like bowling or volleyball.
- For an all-girls party, play Truth or Dare, where each girl has to answer one question that stumps them before they dare another person on their side of the circle. Get some fun snacks like potato chips and candy bars at Costco so nobody gets hungry too soon!
If you have an outdoor party, set up some lawn chairs for people who want to sit down or play Twister; if your budget allows it, bring some water guns.
Keep it simple
Keep it simple. Don’t go overboard with certain areas such as drinks, food or entertainment. Focus solely on one area and then let everything else fall into place naturally.
If your party is a themed party, make sure to stick to that theme as much as possible. Don’t try to build a whole castle if all you have is fifty dollars! If you can’t afford the entire thing, pick two or three small things that go together well and use those pieces to create a theme for the night. A good example would be having a medieval-themed Halloween party with some fuzzy dice hanging from the ceiling alongside some blacklights and lava lamps for ambiance (but nothing too bright!). You can also add candles around places where people are sitting down so they feel like they’re sitting at an actual table instead of just on chairs placed randomly around the room without any special feeling behind them being there except maybe laughing at someone else’s jokes (or not).
Don’t go overboard with certain areas such as drinks, food or entertainment. Focus solely on one area and then let everything else fall into place naturally.
Focus on one area and then let everything else fall into place naturally. Don’t go overboard with certain areas such as drinks, food, or entertainment.
Conclusion
Hopefully, these party ideas have helped you find the perfect event for your needs. Whether you’re looking to have an inexpensive get-together or host an extravagant fiesta, we hope that these tips have given you some insight into what kinds of things might work best for your situation. No matter what kind of party you throw, though, remember that the most important thing is that everyone has fun!