Parties are a lot of work, and they can be costly. Finding a place to hold your event, getting people to attend, making it run smoothly, setting it up, and tearing it down can require an immense amount of effort. Nonetheless, it's quite a bit of fun to hang out with a group of friends in the organized environment of a party. There's something special about socializing, hanging out, talking, being entertained, eating, drinking, and just having a good time together. Read this book and learn: Why throw a party? The decisions you need to make Renting the space Hiring a DJ How do you handle allowing drinking? Special considerations of children at parties How to do the invitations How do you maintain control during the party Things to know about setting up and tearing down