Well, often there are issues with the venue. It could be that it's not as advertised. For example, a party might book a place thinking it has all these great amenities, but then they find out the pool is dirty or the rooms are full of bugs. Another common thing is unruly guests. Sometimes people get too drunk or just don't get along, and it causes drama and ruins the party. And of course, things like bad weather can also be a factor if the party is outdoors - centered. It can rain on a beach party or be too windy for a rooftop event, and that's a real downer.
Common elements include unexpected disasters. This can range from natural ones like a sudden storm during an outdoor hen party to man - made ones like a power outage at the party venue. Another element is over - planning or under - planning. If you over - plan and everything goes wrong with the schedule, it's a mess. But if you under - plan and don't have enough activities or food, it's also a problem. And let's not forget about people's bad behavior. Someone might start an argument or act inappropriately, which can quickly turn the party sour.
At a hen party in a big city, they booked a party bus. But the bus broke down in a really bad neighborhood. They were stranded for hours waiting for a new bus to come pick them up. Some sketchy people were hanging around, and they felt really unsafe. It completely ruined the party mood for a while until they were rescued.
One common element is miscommunication. For example, the wrong date might be given, so the person shows up at the wrong time or the guests come when the person isn't there. Another is over - planning. If too many people are involved or too many things are planned, it can easily go wrong. Also, not considering the person's preferences. If the person hates being the center of attention, a surprise party can be a nightmare for them.
Food disasters are common. Like the food being over - or under - cooked. Another is the wrong mix of guests, such as those with clashing personalities or extreme views. Also, unexpected events like power outages or a broken appliance in the middle of the party can be part of it.
One common element is bad planning. Like not having enough space for all the guests or not arranging proper transportation if it's a remote location. Another is unruly guests. Some people get too drunk or just misbehave and ruin the party for others.
Often, there is a breakdown in communication. Maybe the party princess didn't get all the details about the event. So she shows up at the wrong time or with the wrong equipment. Also, there can be issues with the princess's attitude. If she is having a bad day, she might take it out on the party - goers.
One common element is inappropriate behavior. This can be from drunken employees or bosses making fools of themselves or saying offensive things. Another is bad organization. Like the food being wrong or the venue having issues as I mentioned before. Also, things like bad gift exchanges where people get offensive or unwanted gifts.
Equipment failures are often seen. For example, pool lights going out suddenly during the party, leaving everyone in the dark in the water. It's really spooky not being able to see what's around you in the pool. Another thing could be the pool ladder breaking, trapping people in the pool.
In many house party horror stories, the feeling of being trapped can be really terrifying. If something bad starts to happen at a party, and you can't easily leave because of the situation, like a locked door or being in a remote location. Also, the idea of something or someone not being what they seem. Maybe a friendly - looking guest turns out to have a very creepy side.
A common one is over - drinking. For example, one groom - to - be drank so much that he passed out and had to be taken to the hospital. His friends were really worried and it put a damper on the whole party mood. Also, sometimes the planned activities go horribly wrong. Like when a group booked a paintball session but the place turned out to be really dirty and unorganized. They ended up with bruises not just from the paintballs but also from falling over the messy terrain.
Theft can be a common horror story at college parties. With so many people around and everyone distracted by the party atmosphere, it's easy for someone to steal wallets, phones or other valuable items. Then there are the stories of people getting locked in or out of buildings during the party. It can be really frightening, especially if it's a large, unfamiliar building and there's no immediate help available.