How to Throw a First Holy Communion Party on a Budget

The spring season brings the arrival of Easter, pastel hues, and of course, Holy Communions!

Communion 2024 is just around the corner, and we at Caterhire understand that throwing such a celebration can be costly, which is why we’ve compiled our top tips for throwing a Communion party on a budget!

Hiring Instead of Buying

If you require any additional furniture, hiring can be a more affordable option, and you won’t have extra furniture that you need to store after the event. Buying can be expensive, whilst renting allows you to access the furniture you need without the upfront costs that you may incur from buying. It’s also more budget friendly as companies like us here at Caterhire.ie handle the delivery, setup, and removal of the furniture, saving you from spending on transportation, assembly, and storage.

Here at Caterhire.ie, we offer a comprehensive range of Furniture Hire options at great prices. And check out our variety of Special Offer Packages, from our Jumbo Games Package to our Dining Party at Home for 10 Guests Package, where you’ll make amazing savings!

Consider Having the Communion Party at Home

Dining out can rack up major expenses, especially if you’re expecting a large numbers of guests. Hosting the party at home can cut costs as you won’t need to pay to hire a venue.

Plan Ahead:

The earlier you start planning, the more you’ll be able to take advantage of discounts and any sales that may be on. Leaving things until the last minute can be both costly and stressful, especially if there’s a particular caterer or service you wish to book.

Use Digital Invitations:

If you’ll be formally inviting guests, you may wish to use digital invitations instead of paper invitations. This will help you save on printing and postage costs, and it’s environmentally-friendly, too! There are plenty of free online templates available.

Decorations:

Add a cost-effective and personal touch with homemade decorations. You could use items you already own or even repurpose decorations. You can find inexpensive welcome board and banner templates online and find balloons and bunting at a variety of discount stores.

Food and Drinks:

There are many ways to cut costs when considering communion party food. You may wish to hire a caterer, but if not, we recommend buying snacks and drinks in bulk well in advance to spread the costs. You could also consider serving a buffet-style meal with cost-effective dishes such as curry, stroganoff and/or lasagne. And you can hire Catering Equipment and Buffet & Canape Hire at great prices here at Caterhire.ie! Regarding beverages, serving a signature drink instead of providing a full bar is an ideal option if you’re on a budget. Additionally, if you, a family member or a friend enjoys baking, why not try your hand at making a Communion cake?

Having enough cutlery and crockery is also key if you’ll be hosting at home. Check out our range of Tableware Hire for everything you’ll need!

Entertainment:

Consider organising budget friendly-activities for the children, such as our range of Games for hire, including Giant Jenga, Giant Connect 4, Giant Lego Blocks and more! These games are perfect for outdoors, and even if it’s raining, our Gazebo Black 10ft x 10ft available for hire is here to save the day!

Party Favours:

No need for any expensive party favours! Why not consider offering some delicious homemade goodies to your guests to take home instead?

The Guest List

If you’re looking to host a budget-friendly communion party, one of the ways you can do so is keeping your party intimate. The smaller your guest list, the less expenses you’re likely to incur, so you may wish to keep numbers to a small circle of close family and friends.

And there you have it! Check out our Top tips for Hosting a Communion Party at Home 2024 and Planning Food for a Communion Party at Home – A Step by Step Guide for more inspiration on planning a Communion Party!

Have a question? Contact Us at 01 294 3111 or info@caterhire.ie where our team will be happy to help with any queries you may have. CaterHire: Ireland’s leading Event & Party Hire Specialist.