How Do I Make My Party Cheap but still AWESOME #2

Alright, so here is my cheap & effective tip #2 – this is a well kept hospitality secret. Here it is:

Have your party on Sunday.

It’s that simple.

 Now, maybe you’re thinking a few things, so let me address some potential concerns:

      ·         How much will I actually save?

·         Why is it cheaper?

·         Why don’t people let me know to have my party on a Sunday?

·         Will people come if it on a Sunday?

·         How is it actually better than having it on a Saturday or Friday?

Let’s have a look at these questions!

How much will I actually save?

Up to 50% - it’s amazing the price difference at venues ion a Sunday if you shop around! Most venues will waive the room hire on a Sunday of you ask. Also a lot of venues will also give you an additional drink discount oin a Sunday because it’s not prime time. You will also get peripheral services such as DJs cheaper if you ask on a Sunday as once again it’s not prime time. All of this put together saves a lot of money when it’s all tallied up!

Why is it cheaper?

Because it’s off peak – there isn’t any demand for the space so they will give it to you much cheaper to win your business at a time when they would normally have nothing happening at their venue.

Why don’t people let me know to have my party on a Sunday?

Most function managers are just keen to book out all of their Saturdays because that’s the main thing they are judged on – having their function spaces booked every single Saturday – so they will try to sell you onto a free Saturday night, not a Sunday.

Will people come if I have my party on a Sunday?

This is an important consideration. In my experience, yes, definitely, but there are some finer points to consider here pro & con:

Con: Some people will leave early on a Sunday – make the event from 6-11pm then most people will stay til at least 10 (this can be a pro, especially if it’s a wedding and you have been partying all day long).

Pro: If your party is in a busy time of year (birthday peak between Early September and November, Wedding Peak December to March, Work function peak in late November, MORE people may come because there are less clashes. The larger your guest list the more this is the case.

How is it actually better than having it on a Saturday or Friday?

Well, the main reason that I have found these parties are actually better is because they are often better attended but also because they can be done from 6-11 and then you can have an after party afterwards for your closest party buddies. It allows you to keep your relatives happy early, they head off around 10, then you can crank up the dance floor with closer family & friends, and then go out for a late night session with your die hard mates – a 3 in 1 party extravaganza.

Sunday Session. Seriously. Go there.