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Last Hurrah: Planning A Memorable Going Away Party

A "going away" party is often thrown in honor of a dear person who may be going on a long vacation trip or for someone who is moving away. Either way, it would most especially be memorable for the person leaving to see all of his friends and family get together for one last time to wish him bon voyage. Considering the sad nature of having to part with a friend, the "going away" party should most definitely be a lot of fun - a sort of "last hurrah".

What follows are some easy to follow "going away" party planning tips and helpful party ideas that may be useful in putting up a really unforgettable "going away" party; The kind of a “going away” party that will surely create wonderful and warm memories for each of the party attendees.

1. Send out invitations. Invite everyone that should be in the know that you are throwing out a special tribute to a guest of honor who will soon be moving. Make these invitations something out of the ordinary. Maybe add some twist to it like images of the guest of honor enjoying a good time with friends and family.

2. Collect messages and good wishes for the guest of honor. A video recording will do the trick. You may feature a short video clip of these recordings while you eat. The guest of honor will be most moved with this sweet gesture. Why not include childhood photographs, yearbook photos, and family pictures as well. This may also serve as a lovely farewell gift.

3. To make the event even more memorable not only for the guest of honor but for the "going away" party attendees as well, purchase favors for each of the guests. This may come in the form of special designed frames specifying the details of the event. Or maybe specially designed beverage labels for chocolate bars or drinking water bottles that the guests are free to take home after consuming the contents.

There are not that many gifts that are specific to a going away party, but a good gift would be an address book.

4. Serve your guest of honor's favorite foodstuff. As he is going away and might be moving to some place where his favorite foodstuff may not be as easily available as they currently are, your guest of honor will absolutely appreciate this thoughtful gesture.

Considering having to send a dear friend away, having a wonderful going away party will somehow leave you with special warm memories to carry you through until the time you may once again be with your dear friend. And thanks to your great planning, no fretting, no sweating, just pure fun even for party planner.