The key to planning a successful and stress free party is to be organized! Use our check list and you’ll be on your way to a great party.Timeline
4 – 5 Weeks
THE ESSENTIALS
- Select a theme
- Find and reserve location for party
- Create party budget
- Make guest list
PREPARE FOR THE PARTY
- Order invitations
- Send invitations
- Decide menu & drinks
- Decide activities & games
- Book caterer
- Book party wait staff
- Book band or dj
- Book entertainment
- Take inventory of owned party supplies (decorations, utensils, dishes etc)
- Shop Clever Parties Marketplace
- List other supplies needed
2-3 Weeks
- Order rental equipment
- Order cake
- Order flowers
- Shop for decorations
- Shop for non-perishable goods
1 – 2 Weeks
- Order balloons
- Manage RSVP’s
2 Days
- Check camera batteries
- Buy extra batteries
- Arrange party favors
- Confirm entertainment, caterers, staff, cake, flowers etc
- Select Music
Day Before
- Prep Food
- Decorate
- Organize and set up games and favors
Party Day
- Pick up ordered cakes, ice, balloons
- Finish remaining decorations
- Prepare perishable foods
- Set tables & chairs
- Organize bar and prep drinks
- Have camera ready
- Set the mood, light candles start music etc.
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