Nearly everybody loves a party; it’s a great opportunity to let loose and spend time with friends and loved ones. Planning a party, however, can be tricky, and if you don’t know what you’re doing, you may find yourself burnt out before the occasion even arrives.

Manoa Grand Ballroom in Honolulu, HI, has hosted countless weddings, birthdays, and other occasions for over five generations. Below, the staff from this venue offers their tips for making party planning a breeze.

1. Set a Date

Whether you are planning a wedding reception, birthday party, or retirement party, you’ll need to set a date. Once you have chosen a date, it becomes easier to narrow down venue choices, themes, and the guest list.

2. Choose a Venue

The next step after choosing your date is selecting a venue. If you are planning a large event, choose a party venue or banquet hall that offers catering services. For smaller events, a restaurant or your home may be a better option.

3. Decide on a Theme

A theme will give your guests a dress code for your event and help you in choosing decorations down the line. Your theme can be as simple as black tie or as elaborate as a Mardi Gras or Gatsby theme.

4. Create a Guest List & Send Invitations

While you may have a working list of the guests you want to attend your event, the venue will help you to narrow that list down. Try to only choose people you know will attend and make cuts as needed. Once finalized, mail or email your invitations.

5. Enlist Help

There is no need to handle every single detail of your event on your own. Many venues and banquet halls offer catering services, as well as help with decorating. Additionally, you can hire a party planner or delegate tasks to friends who are willing to help, so you can focus on more important details.

6. Purchase & Set Up Decorations

It is up to you how elaborate you want the decorations for your party to be. However, even simple events can benefit from centerpieces, flowers, or balloons.

7. Party!

Once the day of the event comes, the decorating is done, and your guests have arrived, there is only one thing left to do—enjoy the fruits of your labor. Now get out there and party!

If you are planning an event and need a venue, contact Manoa Grand Ballroom. This banquet hall offers catering services, parking, and a lounge for seating up to 40 guests. To request a quote, visit their website or call (808) 946-6758.