I am in the process of planning two surprise parties and thought I would share some tips on planning a successful surprise party.
1. Start with good bait
A good fisherman knows that to catch the best fish, you have to use the best bait. The same is true with a surprise party. After first deciding to throw someone a surprise party, really think about how you are going to get them to the party. If it is under the guise of another event, go all out and create an invitation to make it believable. People often neglect the bait, leaving the guest of honor time to think about what is going on.
2. Keep it a secret from the blabber mouths too
This seems so obvious, but happens all the time. Nothing ruins a surprise faster than a blabber mouth! If you know your brother or cousin can't hold water then they need to get the same bait you give to the guest of honor or tell them at the last possible minute.
3. Enlist the help of strangers
Not literal strangers, but strangers to the guest of honor. Have someone they don't know outside the door to keep them guessing till the last possible minute.
These are just a few tips to get you started. Have you ever planned a surprise party? Comment and let us know why it was or wasn't a success.
