- 1). If the party's a surprise, use your knowledge of your husband's tastes to determine what he'd like. Think back over your time together as a couple for ideas. You also want to get input from other family members or close friends, particularly if they live under the same roof as you and your spouse. If the party's not a surprise, then ask your husband what kind of party he wants. Get as much detail as possible, without asking him to do any of the actual logistical planning.
- 2). Decide on a time and date for the party. You'll need a date that's far enough away for people to plan to attend, but not so far in the future that people will forget. Choose a a day of the week and a time that you know should be convenient for most of the people you will invite.
- 3). Make a guest list. For a large party, you may invite 20 percent more people than you can fit, because typically only 70 to 80 percent of invitees attend. Also, when deciding who you want invite, take into account the personal preferences of your husband and other important guests, not inviting those who would make your husband or those close to him feel uncomfortable. Also consider the size of gathering that your husband would likely prefer.
- 4). Decide where the party will be held. It might be more convenient to throw the party at your and your husband's home, but if you don't want to bother with cleaning up afterward, consider having it at a community center, hotel or other public location that can be rented. Wherever it will be held, make sure the location is large enough to accommodate the number of people you want to invite.
- 5). Decide on the food and drinks. The big question is whether you will have the affair catered or prepare everything yourself. If you want to ask the guests to bring food or beverages, you must decide to do so before sending out the invitations, since this information should be included.
- 6). Send out invitations. The invitations should have the day, date, time and location of the gathering printed on them, as well as the reason for the party. If there is any other important information about the event, such as a notice to bring their own alcoholic beverages, be sure to include it on the invitation. Invitations should be sent out a minimum of three weeks in advance to give people time to prepare and make plans to attend.
- 7). Decorate for the party. If the party will be held at a residence, the home may need to be spruced up and/or decorated with festive party decor, depending on what type of party it is. Even if the party will be held in a public location, a banner, streamers or other decorations might be appropriate for the occasion.
- 8). Have the party, and be a gracious host. Greet people when they arrive and make them feel welcome and at home. But most importantly, make your husband feel special.
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