We attended a fairly large graduation party(estimated 600-800 guests) for four high school graduates. The party was well planned and executed considering a violent thunderstorm passed through half way through the party.
The party started at 6:00pm on a Friday evening. A police officer was directing traffic into a well marked grass parking area. A couple high schooler’s were directing the parking as you would experience at a rural summer or county fair. It removed any confusion from the parking process and left party-goers with a great first impression.
There was an ample supply of aerosol mosquito repellant located on tables throughout the outdoor area. Considering the balmy 86 degrees, high humidity, and close proximity to a heavily wooded area, mosquitoes could have proven to be a mass of unwelcome guests. The party planner’s attention to that detail was appreciated.
The party was a dry party (no alcohol), which was probably a smart decision considering the estimated number of attendees.
There were a lot of activities for the kids – basketball, “corn hole”, Frisbee, etc.
The main entree’s appeared to be catered with a few professionals doing the serving and refilling of the buffet. That took a substantial amount of burden off the parents so they could focus on the guests. If your party budget supports it, dedicated servers or helpers improve the party experience for everyone.
The party location had a large garage area with room for all the guests when the thunderstorm rolled though. The house was big enough to accommodate the group as well in the event of high winds or the threat of a tornado.
Highlights
- Mosquito repellent
- Catered with servers
- Parking assistance
- Large indoor and outdoor spaces
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