How to Host a Party Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Budget)
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đ Raise your metaphorical champagne glasses â we just hit the six-month mark! Thatâs right, Every Dayâs a Train Wreck is officially half a year old, and weâre celebrating with the one thing we can plan: a killer episode about party planning that doesnât end in chaos and confetti in your hair.
Episode 28: âParty Planning Like a Pro: Trends, Tips & Total Game-Changersâ is a solo ride with Marley, and spoiler alert â sheâs bringing the good stuff. If youâve ever tried to host a brunch, wedding, or team happy hour and ended up stress-eating mini quiches in the pantry, this oneâs for you.
𧨠Why This Episode Is Basically a Free Masterclass
Marley isnât just your favorite hot-mess host â sheâs also absurdly organized. Like, âcolor-coded-Google-Sheetâ organized. In this episode, she shares:
đŽ The 3 Stages of Planning (And Why âPreâ 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. (Donât do it.)
đ Why Your Invitation Might Be Killing the Vibe
Texting âYou coming or nah?â might not be the power move you think it is. Learn how to craft an invite that sets the tone, locks in RSVPs, and doesnât scream âafterthought.â
đ§ Hors Dâoeuvres Math & Budget-Savvy Bar Hacks
Do you really need three cheese boards? (Spoiler: no.) Marley dishes out guest-count formulas and cocktail math thatâll save you money and fridge space.
đ§° The Tools That Keep Her Sane
Her ride-or-dies? Evernote, Google Sheets, Pinterest, and â brace yourself â ChatGPT (hi đ). From timelines to templates, sheâs got systems that even Type Bâs can steal.
đ 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.
đ§ TL;DR? Just Hit Play.
This episode is for anyone planning anything â from a baby shower to a backyard BBQ â and wants to do it without breaking the bank or becoming the villain in their own group chat.
đď¸ Listen now to Episode 28: âParty Planning Like a Pro: Trends, Tips & Total Game-Changersâ
đ Share it with the chaotic cousin who needs it most
đĽ And hey, happy half-birthday to us!
Need help planning your own train wreck (but the fun kind)? Slide into Marleyâs world and party smarter. đ