Planning a last-minute holiday party can be exciting and stressful. Knowing how to take a fun, but simple theme guests will love and enjoy without breaking the bank is easier said than done. All you need to do is mix it up with a little do-it-yourself and shop on a budget I am certain you can pull off a holiday party that will leave your guest bragging for years to come.
I am an Evite® influencer and this is a post sponsored by Evite® . All opinions and experiences are my own.
I was challenged by Evite® to plan a party on the fly with a budget of $100. This is a perfect mission for Queen Thrifty! Check out all the other creative ideas as well as mine by visiting this page. Here are eight tips on how to plan an amazing last-minute party for 12 guest with just $100 budget:
1.Send out free invitations through Evite.
2.Use coupons to maximize savings and shop around for restaurant carryout deals or grocery stores that have a prepared foods department.
3.Download apps that offer money saving rebates and matchups.
4.Use old decorations.
5.Keep the theme simple, but fun.
6. Purchase non-alcoholic beverages and create themes for each.
7. Allow friends to bring a dish for others to sample.
8. Send out E-Thank You Cards through Evite.
Here is the breakdown of my holiday party budget:
14 ct. Cake/Cupcakes $6.49 saved $5
1 Frosted Large Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake= $9.99 saved $3
Dinner Bundle for 12 = Final Cost $18.72 saved 50%
30 count Family Buffalo Wing Combo with large 3 sides and celery= $31
Napkins, Plates, Cups, Door Prizes, Holiday Chocolates, Plastic Silverware, Table Cloth, (3) 2 liters, and 1 case of water= $33.80
Total Spent $100
Share moments from the party in your Evite invitation’s new Private Sharing Feed. Now every Evite invitation can capture those don’t-miss memories.
queenthrifty.com 
Great planning! Some good ideas , you really know how to stretch a dollar. Sending evites souds like the way to go! I will have to keep this in mind.
LikeLiked by 1 person
What a cute and fun party for the office! I love that you did all of this on just $100.
LikeLiked by 1 person
wow what an amazing idea and just for 100 bucks 😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
You did really great! Planning a party for 12 guests with just $100 budget seems really difficult but thanks to your tips it sounds doable!
LikeLiked by 1 person
What a cute and fun idea! It’s my first time to heard about this planning method, it looks like it makes easier to the host.
LikeLiked by 1 person
A lot easier and affordable
LikeLike
With remove the fun or good food
LikeLike
This is really amazing and fun idea! 12 guest not seems the budget of $100. This is awesome!
LikeLike
OMG, that holiday party budget is just awesome, for just $100 you did organise a small party! thumbs up!
LikeLike
This is a pretty cool way to organize an office party. By the way, I love the socks!
LikeLike
Move over ugly Christmas sweaters – the ugly holiday sock is here to stay! Love the idea of this and love the idea of how you organized your office party.
LikeLike
Those socks are amazing. I tend to wear a lot of outrageous socks over the holidays.
LikeLike
E-invites are the future now, loving your tips and the socks too lol
LikeLiked by 1 person
Lat minute parties can only be successful when you remain in a jovial mood, make wise decision, and don’t get irked with certain things. Yes, indeed it is a stressful situation but thankfully not with these methods.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Way more fun that a sweater party. I love it!
LikeLiked by 1 person
This idea made me laugh. I love it. It’s so much easier than making people wear an ugly sweater. I also really love that Mr. Grinch cocktail. Looks delicious.
LikeLiked by 1 person
$100 in some place sis a fortune, in others its pocket change. You did great with what you had in the location you are with that $100, Brill ideas !
LikeLiked by 1 person