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Dana was excited and nervous at the same time. It reminded her of her feelings on graduation day, the first day at the agency and other life cycle moments. As she ran into the house where she grew up she yelled out for Mom and Dad—

“I have something to tell you! Chris proposed to me…we are getting married!”

After all the hugs, kisses, laughter and tears of joy, Dana’s parents looked at each other and said in unison…”we’re having a wedding…what should we do first?”

Here’s another familiar scenario…

Shirley mentions to Robert, “it’s been a long time since we had our friends over. Let’s have a party and celebrate our friendship”. They both agree and then the questions begin…

 When will we have our party?

 How many of our friends should we invite?

 Should we have the party inside, outside or both?

 Are we going to serve hors d’oeuvres and dinner?

 What food shall we serve?

 Are we going to have entertainment?

These are just a few of the main questions which crossed their minds. Thus, the process has begun. It doesn’t matter what type of party or event you’re having, there will always be a sequence of questions and answers when planning your party. I like to think of is as a process. This process can be a lot of fun or a major challenge. This is where I know I can help you put the joy back into your joyous event.

What You Will Get Out of This Book

I hope to help you down the right path when you host or plan your next party. Any party. Even if you have done this many times before, I hope you will discover some new information. Perhaps your next event will be “better” or more “special”. Whatever label you use, I want it to be great. I want you to enjoy it (with your guests.) You will also save time and money with the suggestions and tips I will share.

Advice and suggestions are good for educating yourself but equally important is doing or experiencing what you learn. I am a doer. I learn in two particular ways, by asking many questions and doing. I hope in this book, I answer many of your questions and concerns. Then you can be a doer. ”In any event” (I use that phrase a lot. I guess because of the double meaning), my goal is to help you as much as possible. If you use any of my advice or suggestions (and you like the results), then I have succeeded toward helping you. So… as the title says, you wanna throw a party!

A wedding, bar mitzvah, engagement party, birthday, graduation… Have you ever been responsible for giving a party? Perhaps the party is for you or someone else. Maybe you were asked to be the person “in charge”. I know from experience this can be a real challenge. For many, it becomes an unwanted second “job” because of the work involved. Sometimes it is enjoyable and sometimes not. It might also be a real pain. In fact, at times, I have heard many clients say these exact words: “I just can’t wait until it is over”. What they thought was going to be so much fun has them now feeling it’s a chore. No longer any fun. No longer exciting. No longer, a joy. That’s too bad. I hope I help you get back to your first-time sensation. To the feeling you had when you couldn’t wait to tell that stranger in the coffee shop, or your distant cousin (you haven’t spoken to in two years), “Hey, guess what, I’m having a ________! (You fill in the blank). Do you remember? I know you felt this way at the beginning. Well, you can feel this way again. It can be fun. Yes, you will have some work to do. But, try to consider it a process (or series of actions), instead of a chore or occupation. Of course, if you have never done this before, or aren’t sure which way to go…I can help.

How can I help you? Simply put, I have been a part of celebrations for more than the last 40 years. I know, you’re probably thinking, Grandpa Larry is going to sit you down, and begin by saying, “in my time….” Don’t worry. I am not going to do that! (I’m not a grandfather). I was young when my career began. At age eleven to be exact. That’s correct. I was working professionally in the entertainment business at that age. I am still doing what I had started many years ago. Official title…bandleader and master of ceremonies. In addition, I also help my customers plan and coordinate their events. I can also help you find the right person for any facet of your party.

I have received many compliments for helping to create memorable occasions. This is important to me. However, equally important, I help to make the experience of planning celebrations, enjoyable. From the first stages, to the afterglow of the occasion, there will be lasting memories in the mind of you and your guests.

Whatever event you are planning, they all have special needs and challenges. However, I believe there are certain constants for each event. I want you to feel the excitement in planning, giving, joining in and remembering your party. If I can help you with any part of this, then I have succeeded. It is the main goal of this book. So, let’s begin.