Joe's 40th birthday is coming up in a few months. It's been a running joke between you for the last twenty years-ever since you met-that when he turned forty, you'd throw him the biggest party either of you had ever seen. Well, that time's now upon you … and you cannot go back on the promise. Joke or no joke, Joe's going to have a bang-up 40th birthday party, and you're going to make sure it's one he never forgets.
Where do you start? Joe's sister, Maryanne, agreed to help and between the two of you, you've decided to get most of the party supplies online. You can get more down in half the time, and certainly for less money, by letting your fingers do the walking. You've separated tasks, and it's time to get busy. Maryanne is taking care of the guest list-after all, you've known him since he was twenty, but she's known him since he was born. You are buying the supplies and making location arrangements.
First, you do a bit of searching, looking for the best party supply store online based on pricing, stock, and variety. You want a party supply store that will cater to your needs, not one you buy from based only on what they offer. You look for a
party supply store that will get you what you want, if they don't already have it on their website.
Save the Date magnets, invitations, balloons, napkins and plates and cups and dinnerware, tablecloths, party favors, table decorations, gag gifts, and the all-important, "Lordy, Lordy, Joe is FORTY!!" banner … all these are basically standard items for the blow-out party of a lifetime, and your party supply store, the best party supply store you have ever come across, has each item on that list. You spend some time selecting theme colors-Joe's favorite is a deep blue, so you match that with a complimentary lighter tone. Then you decide on the right font for everything. It has to be masculine, while giving off a fun and light air. No problem because, of course, your best party supply store has all of this and more.
When you've taken care of all the usual supplies, you decide to see what else you might add for the sake of entertainment. There are cut-out stand ups that say, "R.I.P." After all, life's over at forty, right?! And you find funky gag, "You're an old man now!" streamers you know will look great adorning the doorway as Joe walks into the church hall. The best part of this party … while the joke's been there for twenty years, and Joe expects a celebration of his aging process, he'll be completely snookered because you're holding the party three days AFTER his big day! He'll think you forgot, and-WHAM!-you hit him with his party when he thinks he's attending a celebration for his dad who was recently honored by his church.
The planning is much of the fun. It was worth waiting twenty years to put this together. All those years ago, you had no idea the best party supply store for your beloved Joe's big event would be not a place you'd have to get into your car and drive to find, but somewhere you never even stepped foot in. Rather, you're able to do the shopping from your home office. Indeed, the best party supply store ever! Joe's in for quite an event … but for now, it's time to get together with Maryanne and go over that guest list.