| A Barbecue party is an excellent way to gather your | | | | and find what suits your taste. Remember to have |
| friends and family together. Outdoor parties allow for | | | | fun; you don't want to get caught up in planning so |
| adults and children of all ages. They are easy to plan | | | | much it becomes a chore! |
| and fun to attend. If you would like your barbecue | | | | Some other things to keep in mind when planning a |
| party to be a hit this year then start with invitations. | | | | barbecue, first of all send the invitations out early. |
| Sending invitations is a good way to get people | | | | You want to give ample time and opportunity for |
| excited about an upcoming event. They will also | | | | your friends and family to plan for attendance or |
| ensure everyone knows you want and enjoy their | | | | rearrange schedules if needed. Secondly, always |
| company. Invitations help your friends and families | | | | specify on the invitation whether it is all ages or |
| rearrange schedules, and know whether to bring | | | | adults only. You don't want to encounter any |
| children or not. When you send out invitations you | | | | confusion or hurt feelings later on. |
| can specify your plans so others know what to | | | | You can also specify if you plan to provide |
| expect. | | | | everything for the party or if you would like them to |
| A simple way to do invitations is to make some with | | | | bring anything. A lot of barbecue parties are |
| your children. You can use almost anything such as | | | | somewhat potluck. However clear that point in |
| cardstock paper, construction paper, even foam | | | | advance so no one feels left out or obligated. Keep in |
| paper. One idea for a simple invitation is to cut four | | | | mind that some people may forget to bring |
| circles from foam paper about 4 to 5 inches in | | | | something so have the main supplies handy. It is |
| diameter. Cut 2 circles from tan, one slightly larger | | | | important to let others know on the invitation if it's |
| from green, and one slightly larger still from brown. | | | | okay to come without bringing anything. Having a |
| Cut a pickle shape from green, making it about 1" | | | | respond by date on the invitation is a chance to chat |
| long. Lay the circles on top of one another; tan, | | | | with each person about what they plan to bring if |
| brown, green, tan. Now staple the pickle shape | | | | anything. |
| across the top. Your invitation should flip open and | | | | Sending invitations for your barbecue party will make |
| look like a hamburger. Simply open and use a | | | | planning a party that much smoother. Letting others |
| permanent pen to write information about your | | | | know ahead of time is a way to give others a |
| barbecue party inside. | | | | chance to attend, know what to bring, and build |
| There are many themes and ideas for barbecue | | | | excitement. |
| parties. So look online, or ask your friends for ideas | | | | |