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How long should the party be?

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3-4 hours at a resturant. At a private home, it can be an all-nighter. At a venue, at least 4 hours depending on the party and if dancing is included.

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How long after the person retires should we have the retirement party?

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Most of the time it is no later then 2 weeks after they have retired. Personally, I would have it as an evening event after their last work day!

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What type of decorations should I use for a retirement party?

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You can use decorations geared to what the person retiring plans on doing after retirement, i.e. fishing, traveling, golf, etc. You could also pick a theme and decorate accordingly. My theme is "Let the good times roll" and I'm using Mardi gras-themed decorations.

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How do I determine the seating arrangements at a retirement party?

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You could do three sections - family, friend and co-workers - and organize by last name.

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Do you invite children?

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You don't have to. Most children would find retirement parties boring. However, having children at the party may make it more interesting, especially if you're inviting people who have kids of their own.

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Can I plan my own retirement party?

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Yes, you can, especially if it is outside of the office. You can get the aid of family and friends to help you execute your vision.

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Should I invite children if there will be alcohol served in the room?

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Yes, that is fine. Their parents will be able to prevent them from drinking it.

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Would the retiree be the first or last to speak?

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It really depends on the preferences of the attendees. Some people like to save the retiree's speech for last, but others might want them to speak first to open the event. Talk to them to see what they would prefer!

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What should the retiree include in their speech?

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A thanks to their family, friends and coworkers for coming out to celebrate this big milestone in their life. It can also be a good idea to share friendly anecdotes about things that have happened at work over the years, including something funny, something serious and praise for coworkers who stood out over your time at work. Advice for coworkers of the future can be helpful and it can be nice to let people know what your retirement plans are as this lets people know that retiring is something to look forward to, not a boring end to a great career.

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