How To Throw The Perfect Party

From decor to ambience and music, follow these insider tips to give your guests an evening to remember.

- Elizabeth Liew

It’s always lovely to gather family and friends to celebrate special occasions together, but while hosting is fun, it can also be stressful. no stranger to throwing huge, lavish parties is Iroshini Chua, medical Director of Drs Chua and Partners, and designer of her own bespoke jewellery line. The veteran host, who recently celebrated her 40th birthday in Sri Lanka, her home country, shares, “Due to cultural influence, hosting is my second nature, and it has become my passion to cook [for my guests].”

Here, Iroshini shares her top 10 tips to help you throw a fabulous, stylish party:

1 It’s All About The Guests

“Born and brought up in Sri Lanka, I was groomed (as are many young girls there) by my parents to be a gracious host,” Iroshini says. Her golden rule as a host is to keep the focus on the guests and celebrate them. On her recent 40th birthday party in Sri Lanka, she says, “this party was in fact a celebration of the blessings in my life – my family and friends”.

2 Plan Ahead

Last-minute planning is a big no-no because you might miss out on vital details. “So make sure to send out the save-the-dates, confirm the venue and book the photographer (if needed) early,” Iroshini says, “and the rest of the details can be ironed out around them.”

3 Decide On A Theme