Party Planning To Do List

4 to 6 Weeks before the Party

• Decide on a date and time for your party.
• Select a theme for the party.
• Create a guest party list.
• Purchase decorations, invitations, party favors etc.. and send out the invitations (usually 4 weeks ahead of the event).

Two to three weeks before the Party

• Track your RSVP to get an idea of the head count.
• Decide on activities, games, mingling and food.
• Plan your menu.
• Prepare any food that can be frozen
• Purchase favors if not already done.
• Purchase non perishable items such as candy, film, disposable cameras, candles, etc...

One week before the Party

• Call to confirm site, rentals, etc..
• Purchase all food items.
• Place orders as needed for food, flowers, etc...
• Prepare food ahead of time as allowed.
• Make a list of everything that still needs to be done before the party.
• Finalize the head count, be flexible!
• Purchase beverages.

Two to three days before the Party

• Confirm all orders placed, deliveries.
• Make a polite call to those you have not heard from
• Buy any Fresh Food required.
• Check for ample amounts of film and batteries.
• Say yes to friends and family who are asking to help!
• Clean house
  

The day before the Party

• Complete food preparation
• Pick up of pre-ordered cakes, flowers, etc..
• Rearrange furniture as needed
• Decorate for the party.
• Set table/serving table. Layout all napkins, cups, bowls, utensils, serving dishes, bottle openers, etc.
• Ready the selected music

The day of the Party

• Prepare last minute foods and beverages
• Put up all outdoor decorations, blow up balloons, etc...
• Start the music, set the mood.
• Allow yourself plenty of time to get ready for the party, a long bath, glass of wine, quick dance, and exercise, whatever gets you in the right mood.
• Place disposable cameras around to capture memories.
  Enjoy!