Please Critique my Idea. Doable?

Princess_Lily

DS's birthday is in a few weeks and I need to get the ball rolling - I work better under pressure if I start early enough.

 

We have a 1,000 sqft TH, and there is a common area lawn right outside of our door - some walk their dogs, some kids just hang in the law or play ball, its a really nice area.  

Can we entertain guests for a lunch comfortably?  We have two party tables that I plan to put together inside, so that will fit 10 people.  In addition we have a large sectional which could fit six...so we may need some extra chairs for seating, but I was thinking of having a casual style eating/drinking/chatting...buffet style lunch.

Also as an extra activity for the kids/adults, I was thinking of having a relay race in the lawn...or even a water balloon relay race (if its good weather day).

There will be 4 kids including DS.  The party is mostly adults.

 

Food:  Pizza, Garlic Rolls & Salad Catered & Delivered.

Drinks:  Chocolate Milk, Apple Juice & Water for the Kids;  Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Water & Beer for the Adults.  

Cake:  Planning to Order

Music:  Family Friendly Popular Music 

Presents:  Opened after guests leave.

Activities:  Relay Race/Balloon Race (or) Rainy Day:  Edible Paint Cookies 

 

Is this party doable in a 1,000 sqft TH with 20 people? 

6fsn

These are people that knnow and love you.  They will be fine sitting on a couch eating pizza.  My only comments are from a parent side- please offer white milk or no milk.  I'd also not go for a water balloon race unless the parents know there could be a water activity. 

Jim&Jaime

I don't think the milk is a big deal at all. 

 As for presents, I would open while everyone is there.  

TarHeels&Rebels

How big is your living room?  My open LR/DR is about 20' x 28' and I can barely fit 20.  15's better.  If you do split it half and half, that should be plenty of space.
  If the weather's bad, I think it might get uncomfortable with children underfoot. 

I agree on white milk and I would also tell the parents if there are going to be water activities.

vjcjenn1

People don't need to eat pizza with a table in front of them...I think your plan sounds doable.

riiskybusiness

It sounds very doable- I have entertained that many guests for a cocktail party in a 500 sq/ft apartment, and everyone had fun- it was a little uncomfortable, but if you are talking about twice the size, I don't see a problem at all. I'm assuming these are all people that at least know you, care about you, and might know others at the party- they will be happy and appreciative to be there. Enjoy!