Dont just have a party because you feel you should !

I have been to too many parties over the years or hired equipment to people that obviously dont really care about their party but probably more importantly dont care about their guests.Yes you are having a party in most cases for yourself and probably think that as long as you have a good time that is all that matters but if you really want to enjoy your party it will usually come from seeing your guests have a good time more than anything else.
Too many people throw parties just because they feel they should because everyone else is doing it but cant really be bothered making any real effort.People will probably disagree with me when I say this but your guests need more than " its your birthday" to want to come and stay at your party.Yes your guests if they are good friends and family will come to your party as they love you and want to celebrate your milestone but if you want to keep people there and create the night of your life it requires a bit more than that.
If you cant really be bothered and dont want the fuss,just invite people to go out for dinner or  just have a few drinks at your house or a bar.If you want to create a proper party make a bit of effort and Im sure you will be rewarded if you do it right.