Whether it’s for a mom and new baby in your life, or for one of our many soldiers in Iraq, there are many reasons to be planning a welcome home party. This is one of the best times in their lives and probably yours, so it really needs to be special! Decorations are key, as well as the guest list. The food you serve is also something you want to put time into planning. Below are a few ideas to get you started.

When planning a welcome home party, the guest list is really a key point. If it is for a soldier that has been in Iraq, you want to make sure to include everyone that is important to them. These types of welcome home parties are easy to make a surprise. Everyone can be at the house when you get back from picking them up! If you are planning a welcome home party for a mom and new baby, you may want to plan the party a few days after they get home. This gives mom time to recuperate and get settled in with the baby before having people over. You should really ask the new mom about the guest list. She may want a few people or everyone. Be sure to be sensitive to the new mom’s wishes when planning this one and it will all be a great success!

The next thing you should focus on planning is the menu. If someone has been away from home for a year or they have been in a hospital, they are probably looking forward to some specific foods that remind them of home. The time of day you plan the party will help you decide whether to do an entire meal or just pick up foods. Either way, it is best to include some things that you know everyone is likely to eat and at least a couple of foods that are specifically there because you know the guest of honor loves them.

Finally, you should try to plan your decorations around the theme of your party. If it is for a soldier coming home from Iraq, tie a yellow ribbon around the trees in the yard. If it is for a new mom and baby, put some types of ribbon up letting everyone know that the family had a baby and what gender it is. Inside, you can always utilize streamers, balloons and tablecloths. These should coordinate with the colors of your plates, napkins, cups and utensils. All of these things can be ordered online. Most people now are busy and appreciate being able to click and order, and having their supplies delivered to their front door.

When you are planning a welcome home party, remember to be sensitive about the guest list, put a lot of thought into your menu and go crazy with the decorations! All of these things will help your party be a huge success as well as make it unique to the person you are planning it for.

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