How to Plan a Birthday Party or Anniversary Celebration in Newton Abbot
If you’re planning a birthday party or other celebrations in Newton Abbot, Dainton Park Golf Club could be the perfect venue for your event.
With years of experience hosting special events, you not only benefit from our beautiful function rooms and our stunning scenery, but also from our unrivalled expertise.
So, sit back and let us guide you through the essentials of event planning to ensure that whatever you’re celebrating, everything runs smoothly.
Step 1 - Choose the Perfect Venue
The first step when planning a birthday or anniversary celebration is to find the perfect venue. And when it comes to party venues in Newton Abbot, we think it’s hard to beat Dainton Park.
Surrounded by stunning scenery and tucked away in the heart of South Devon, yet within easy reach of Exeter and Bristol, our venue offers peace and serenity while still being accessible.
What’s more, we offer an array of function rooms, ideal for all kinds of celebrations in Newton Abbot.
Step 2 - Decide on the Style of Celebration
Once you’ve narrowed down celebration venues in Newton Abbot, the next step is to decide what style of celebration you want to host.
Are you planning a more formal sit-down meal to celebrate a milestone birthday, or looking for a more traditional party with buffet and disco to dance the night away?
Deciding this early on and whether you have any specific theme to follow can allow you to ensure that your chosen venue can accommodate the kind of birthday party or event you want to throw.
Step 3 - Plan Your Food & Drink
When planning a celebration, it’s important not to overlook the food and drink. Some venues will offer on-site catering with different menu options available, while others will require you to hire in and manage a team of caterers yourself. There are pros and cons to both, so it’s really about thinking about your priorities and what works best for the party you are planning.
At Dainton Park Golf Club, our accomplished catering team offers packages for every occasion.
As well as informal BBQs and buffets, we can serve carvery, decadent afternoon teas or more formal celebratory two or three-course meals for up to 200 guests. We can even offer private dining in Newton Abbot for more low-key gatherings.
What’s more, we can cater for all dietary requirements, so you can rest assured that everyone will leave your party feeling satisfied.
Each option is priced per head up front, ensuring you know exactly what you are getting from the off.
Step 4 - Add Personal Touches
With the venue and food taken care of, you can start to have a bit more fun by planning the final touches of the day that will help make your birthday party or other celebrations more meaningful.
As well as thinking about your chosen theme and appropriate décor, such as table arrangements, balloons, or banners, you may want to consider more personal touches. A memory book for guests to sign can be a lovely way to create lasting memories of the special occasion, while a personalised playlist or speeches can add personality to the party plans.
Step 5 - Entertainment & Activities
Another important aspect not to overlook is booking entertainment or planning activities. Having planned entertainment or a DJ can help break the ice between different friendship groups and ensure a more cohesive feeling at the event. So, making sure there is room for a dance floor or room for the entertainment you’re planning is essential.
Step 6 - Send Invitations & Manage RSVPs
With party planning in full swing, the next step is to send out your invitations and start managing your guest lists.
Your invites should include all the basic details of your event, including the date, time and address of your chosen venue. But you may also want to include additional useful information, such as a dress code, directions, parking instructions, or places to stay nearby. This can help make guests’ experience more seamless and ensure they can relax and have a good time.
Ideally, invites should be sent out four to six weeks in advance to give people enough time to RSVP.
Our top tip is to make a spreadsheet to track those who can and can’t attend to help you track numbers as people reply.
Step 7 — On the Day: Relax and Enjoy
When it comes to the day of your celebrations in Newton Abbot, it’s important to relax and be able to enjoy all of the hard work you’ve put in.
Choosing a venue like Dainton Park means you have the benefit of our experienced event staff who can help ensure your celebration runs smoothly with minimal input on the day.
Celebrate in Style at Dainton Park
For the best celebration venues in Newton Abbot, choose Dainton Park. Set amongst beautiful countryside with panoramic views across the golf course, our venue allows you to celebrate in style.
Whether you’re hosting a birthday party, anniversary celebration, baby shower, reunion, christening or celebration of life, our stunning function rooms offer more than just a place to celebrate. With experienced staff and an exceptional catering team on hand throughout the event, you can relax knowing that everything from food to drinks service and more is taken care of.
Start Planning Your Celebration at Dainton Park. Don’t just take our word for it. Contact our events team and start planning your celebration today.