FabSwingers.com forum: Parties

By *lassy lady 216 OP Woman
over a year ago

Craigavon

Hi can anyone please give me some advice on organising parties i am a single lady with my own home so free to do whatever i want have tried to organise a few parties but all i get are replies from single guys or from couples who say they will come then cancel last minute surely there are a few decent genuine people out there who would be interested in this

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nothing more frustrating

What kind of parties are you trying to organize?

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By *lassy lady 216 OP Woman
over a year ago

Craigavon

Just want to have a few people round for drinks and a bit of craic no pressure to play but if you want to there is the option too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We organise partys ourselves it is hard work but worth it our next party will be to raise money for charity

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By *mokey and the bandit 1Couple
over a year ago

Dublin

"Hi can anyone please give me some advice on organising parties i am a single lady with my own home so free to do whatever i want have tried to organise a few parties but all i get are replies from single guys or from couples who say they will come then cancel last minute surely there are a few decent genuine people out there who would be interested in this "

I've been organising parties for years there's a very simple formula to ensure they are a good night.

Pick a date.

Invite a few friends that you know will turn up

Then between you and your friends invite others that you and your friends have met or heard good things about.

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By *lassy lady 216 OP Woman
over a year ago

Craigavon

Thats the problem we dont know alot of people and any that we do know have let us down

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Thats the problem we dont know alot of people and any that we do know have let us down "

In your opening post you say you wanted to organise parties as you were single and can do whatever you want but your latest reply you now refer to “we” and “us”??? By that I would assume there is someone else involved in the organising?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Would love to attend party but need to get invited etc. is there ever one in the midlands

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By *lassy lady 216 OP Woman
over a year ago

Craigavon

There is no one else organising if you read the posts properly someone suggested asking friends that you know to come and in turn then they may know people too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"There is no one else organising if you read the posts properly someone suggested asking friends that you know to come and in turn then they may know people too "

I did read the posts properly hence why I asked a simple question. No need to be rude

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By *lassy lady 216 OP Woman
over a year ago

Craigavon

Not being rude at all just pointing something out not my fault if you take it the wrong way not nice to be accused in the wrong

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Not being rude at all just pointing something out not my fault if you take it the wrong way not nice to be accused in the wrong "

I didn’t accuse you in the wrong, I asked a question based on your reply

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I really don't know what to say as I'm really not into organizing or attending house parties myself, so wouldn't even know where to start

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

we plan parties and the biggest disappointment is the no shows ... single gents cry and beg for tickets, and then don't both attending, even if they've paid to attend.

Vod is a great guy and knows how to host, so should have lots of ideas, but his best one, as he said is to charge, people r more likely to attend if they've paid for it ... and you can of coarse donate it to ur favourite charity, or spend a little to cover nibbles and new sheets etc lol

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By *r zipsMan
over a year ago

City centre

You may want to go to club nights and meet others and start from there

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By *lassy lady 216 OP Woman
over a year ago

Craigavon

I find its not just the single guys who let you down couples are just as bad always last minute excuses "the babysitter has let us down " or the mrs has to work yes think you maybe right _r zips going yo party nites and club meets might be the way but unfortunately we dont have one up here and i dont drive

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By *ordjeffMan
over a year ago

around and about ,as travel.

I'd love to attend a party.

Have the craic and socialise.

I'm up north a few times and have to arrange things

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By *ilthyNightsCouple
over a year ago

East / North, Cork

Weve organised parties big and small in the past. No invites for anyone not well verified. Overbook the single males. Trust your instincts and dont invite anyone who gives you a bad vibe. Have fun x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've been organising parties for years there's a very simple formula to ensure they are a good night.

Pick a date.

Invite a few friends that you know will turn up

Then between you and your friends invite others that you and your friends have met or heard good things about."

This

Laid is well known for years for his successful M&G's and parties in Dublin and beyond. The first M&G I went to in Dublin about 6 years ago as a single female was one organised by himself and another Fab lady.

North has given you the same advice on 2 other threads. Between these two guys they probably have at least 20 years experience in organising numerous successful parties and M&G's. Together myself and North have hosted a few good parties over the last few years so all below is my honest advice & opinion.

Other people have also given you some sound advice. You just need to sit back and work their advice to suit you. A party in your own home - start small, people you trust and are comfortable around 10-12 people is just as much craic as 30 or 40 (easier to clean up after too!!) Starting off with a small number of people you know also has the benefit of if they have a great night they mention it to others, and will come again and recommend others. Same can also work the other way around if they didn't enjoy themselves.

You said it's going to be a social party, people coming for a drink or 3 with option to play so a few questions you need to ask yourself.

Most importantly - your neighbours. Give them notice, especially if they have young kids that your having people over for a party. Obviously not a swingers party. A surprise birthday party for a friend, going away party- something believable just so they know to expect loud music late at night from yours.

Guest list?

Have I room to accommodate all these people over night?

Parking?

Rooms for play? kitchen is usually the social area

Local hotels or B&B if people don't want to stay ?

Food for party & breakfast the next morning?

Personally we would never charge people coming to ours. We are inviting them into our home. If you're renting somewhere for the night, yes as you cannot be accepted to cover all costs.

Get the basics sorted and organising gets easier each time

South xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I forgot the most important thing.. your house your rules!!! Dont be bullied or pressured into inviting or uninviting people by anyone.. good luck xx S

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