How to Host a Homecoming Party (9 Steps)

Learn when homecoming weekend is and determine when you want to host your homecoming party. Homecoming parties can be hosted before or after the big game.
Determine what type of homecoming party you want to have. You can host a homecoming tailgate party, a pre-homecoming game party, a post-game party or a themed homecoming party.
Create your invitations. Use school colors, insignias and mascots in the design of your invitations. Provide all of the information that your guests will need to know when the party is, where the party will be held and what they can expect at the party. For example, if you are hosting a fancy dress homecoming party then your invitation will want to include guest requirements such as 'face paint or body paint required' or 'school colors required for entry.' Have fun with these invitations as they will set the tone for the party.
Buy your food, drinks and decorations well in advance of your party, especially if homecoming is a college or university event. Prep appetizers and marinade meat the day before your party to reduce how much you have to do on party day.
Set up your homecoming party about an hour before you expect your first guests to arrive. There are always early birds to contend with, and you want to greet each guest with enthusiasm.
Dress up for your homecoming party. The host should reflect the theme, tone and spirit of the party.
Greet each guest with enthusiasm and welcome them to your homecoming party. Let them know where they can find food, drinks and party favors. If there will be party games inform your guests when they first arrive to prepare them for the fun ahead.
Lead school cheers, fun homecoming party games and introduce people who don't know one another as the party progresses. Replenish the food and drink supplies as they dwindle. Check with your guests periodically to see if they need anything.
Offer doggy bags and party treat bags to your guests as they leave. Keep an up-beat spirit as you thank your guests for coming. After the last guest has gone you can sit down and relax for a minute before tackling the clean-up.
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How to Plan for Rain When Hosting a Party

Think about bad weather when you are planning your party. It is much easier to provide for weather contingencies in the planning stages of a party then when guests begin showing up at your door.
Decide if your event will proceed rain or shine before you send out the invitations. Include a rain date on the invitation if bad weather will prevent your party from occurring.
Call your guests promptly if you decide to cancel your event. Guests may be unaware of weather conditions in your area or uncertain if the weather is severe enough to cancel your party. Contacting your guests promptly allows you to remind them of your rain date and prevents guests from arriving at your front door after the party has been canceled.
Purchase inexpensive gazebos and tables if you intend to proceed rain or shine. Unless there is a major storm, good party planning dictates you provide your guests with shelter from the rain. Many of the gazebos on the market will provide adequate shelter unless you are hit by a major storm.
Plan your party at a local park that includes an all weather shelter house. Renting the all weather shelter house may be more expensive but your party will not be affected by any change in weather.
Create backup activities if rain pushes your party inside. If your outside activities have been washed out, planning alternatives will keep your guests amused.
Hope for a rain free party. Watch the weather forecast and keep planning for the best. Mother Nature may just create a beautiful day.
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How to Write Baby Shower Invitations

Choose the theme and formality of the baby shower, which will set the tone for the wording. A theme that is whimsical in nature can allow for more creative wording, whereas a more traditional shower may require wording that is kept simple and to the point.
Write the greeting, which tells the guests the meaning of the invitation. For example, “You are invited to a baby shower for Julie Jones!”
List the details of the shower. This includes the date, time and location of the party. The order of the information is up to your discretion; some people prefer to list the date first and others feel the location should come before the date and time.
Provide a telephone number and e-mail for the invitees to RSVP. You may want to include a date that the guests should respond by so that you are able to properly plan the food with the caterer. The RSVP contact information can also be used by the guests should they have any questions about the party.
Tell the guests where the guest of honor is registered for gifts. Let the invitees know if there is a particular theme to the party as well; some may choose to purchase gifts that go along with the theme.
Inform the guests if there is a particular dress code. Is baby shower more on the formal or casual side?
Attach directions to the party location to the invitation. You can have separate direction cards printed and attach them to the primary invitation with a paper clip. Paper clips come in all sorts of colors, shapes and sizes and you can choose one that matches the invitation.
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