Your daughter’s First Communion is a very special event. Seeing her so beautiful in her white communion dress and knowing that she is ready to participate in the Eucharistic celebration can make any parent want to throw a First Communion party! As a proud parent, it’s only natural to want to celebrate your daughter’s First Communion. In fact, many moms and dads prepare weeks or even months in advance for their daughter’s First Communion party. Making the party enjoyable and memorable for your daughter and everyone else may seem like a tall order, but planning and visualizing the event can help make this special party a success. Follow this checklist to help you get started:

Theme
Select an appropriate theme for the party. The theme may be related to First Communion or Easter. You can also go for non-religious themes like princess theme or Alice in Wonderland theme where your daughter and her friends can just wear their favorite girls Easter dresses. Don’t forget to involve your daughter in the planning. Asking her how she feels about a particular topic will help you organize the party better.

invitations
A First Communion party is another wonderful opportunity to bring family and friends together.
Consider inviting special people to your daughter’s First Communion party, as this is also a great time to share with them. Once you’ve drawn up a guest list, find time to call them ahead of time so they can be properly informed about when and where the party will be. Instead of buying expensive cards, send out simple DIY invitations.

coming
Choose a place according to the budget and the space you need. Consider how many people will be coming and what activities are included. Gardens, spacious patios, local parks, and even church meeting rooms are great places for parties that cost little or nothing. If you think cleaning up or preparing food is too much of a task, you can always make a reservation at your favorite restaurant. Most restaurants offer party packages that include entertainment and free use of their banquet rooms. Don’t forget to prepare a mix of upbeat Christian songs for the party. You can also use scented candles, white balloons and ribbons to decorate the place.

food
It is advisable to RSVP your guests. Make a final count of visitors one day before the occasion. Cook or bake any food you can prepare ahead of time. Serve deliciously healthy food that kids love. Get extra party supplies so you don’t have to leave the party if you run out of supplies. To make the table look even more presentable, use a basket of beautiful flowers or fruit as a centerpiece.

Activities
What’s a party without fun games or activities? Who said that daughters with their first communion dresses can not have fun in communions? While her daughter looks perfect in her beautiful dress, don’t forget that she is still a little girl who wants to have fun at her own Communion party. Plan activities that both children and adults will enjoy at the party. Face painting, dancing, playing some fun family games like Pin the Tail and Bible trivia games, even hiring a clown or magician to put on a magic show can almost certainly provide hours of entertainment.