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PARTY PLANNING GUIDE
Party Planning Guide
Quick answers to help you choose, count and order the right supplies.
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What Do You Need for This Party?
Quick answerMost parties need plates in two sizes, cups, napkins, a tablecloth for every table and a few finishing touches like picks, toppers and decorations.
- Plates in two sizes9-inch for mains, 7-inch for cake and snacks.
- Cups & napkinsAbout 2 cups and 3 napkins per guest.
- TableclothsOne plastic cover per 6β8 ft table.
- Picks, toppers & standsFinish the food and dessert table.
- A few decorationsBanners, balloons or a backdrop for photos.
- A spare packFor extra guests and spills.
How Many Supplies Do You Need?
Quick answerPlan about 1.2 plates and cups and 2β3 napkins per guest. For 20 guests, that is 25β30 plates, 25β30 cups and 40β60 napkins.
| Guests | Plates | Cups | Napkins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 12β15 | 12β15 | 20β30 |
| 20 | 25β30 | 25β30 | 40β60 |
| 30 | 35β40 | 35β40 | 60β90 |
| 50 | 55β60 | 55β60 | 100β150 |
| 100 | 110β120 | 110β120 | 200β300 |
These are planning estimates; actual quantities depend on serving needs and the type of celebration.
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Where can I buy party supplies online?
Buy party supplies online at The Partyware. Most orders ship within 1β2 business days, orders over $35 ship free, and unopened items can be returned within 30 days.
How much do these party supplies cost?
Prices in this collection start at $4.99, and buying 3 or more packs of an item adds an automatic bundle discount at checkout.
How fast will my order arrive?
Most orders ship within 1β2 business days. Order at least a week before your party so everything arrives in time.