How to Host a Party Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Budget)

🎉 Raise your metaphorical champagne glasses – we just hit the six-month mark! That’s right, Every Day’s a Train Wreck is officially half a year old, and we’re celebrating with the one thing we can plan: a killer episode about party planning that doesn’t end in chaos and confetti in your hair.

Episode 28: “Party Planning Like a Pro: Trends, Tips & Total Game-Changers” is a solo ride with Marley, and spoiler alert – she’s bringing the good stuff. If you’ve ever tried to host a brunch, wedding, or team happy hour and ended up stress-eating mini quiches in the pantry, this one’s for you.

🧨 Why This Episode Is Basically a Free Masterclass

Marley isn’t just your favorite hot-mess host – she’s also absurdly organized. Like, “color-coded-Google-Sheet” organized. In this episode, she shares:

🔮 The 3 Stages of Planning (And Why “Pre” is Everything)

It turns out, your party success depends less on the playlist and more on what happens before anyone arrives. Marley breaks down her 3-stage planning system and why skipping the prep is like skipping the preheat on your oven. (Don’t do it.)

💌 Why Your Invitation Might Be Killing the Vibe

Texting “You coming or nah?” might not be the power move you think it is. Learn how to craft an invite that sets the tone, locks in RSVPs, and doesn’t scream “afterthought.”

🧀 Hors D’oeuvres Math & Budget-Savvy Bar Hacks

Do you really need three cheese boards? (Spoiler: no.) Marley dishes out guest-count formulas and cocktail math that’ll save you money and fridge space.

🧰 The Tools That Keep Her Sane

Her ride-or-dies? Evernote, Google Sheets, Pinterest, and – brace yourself – ChatGPT (hi 👋). From timelines to templates, she’s got systems that even Type B’s can steal.

🎭 Layering Energy, Creating Surprise Moments, and Gracefully Ending the Night

No one wants a party that peaks at the hummus. Learn how to build energy throughout your event, surprise your guests (in a good way), and end the night before people start raiding your pantry.

🎧 TL;DR? Just Hit Play.

This episode is for anyone planning anything – from a baby shower to a backyard BBQ – and wants to do it without breaking the bank or becoming the villain in their own group chat.

🎙️ Listen now to Episode 28: “Party Planning Like a Pro: Trends, Tips & Total Game-Changers”
💌 Share it with the chaotic cousin who needs it most
🥂 And hey, happy half-birthday to us!

Need help planning your own train wreck (but the fun kind)? Slide into Marley’s world and party smarter. 💃