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14/07/2010 - Party Planner to help organise your party or wedding

First Few Steps

• Determine the type of party (formal, special occasion, holiday, etc.)
• Decide if you want drinks, finger foods, buffet, full meal, or other
• Choose a party theme
• Decide how many guests you would like to invite
• Set a date, time, and place for your party
• Determine a date by when guests must RSVP
• Book your location and pay any deposit
• Make a shopping list -- including small items like napkins and candles
• Make lists of tasks that can be done in advance and those for party day

Budget

• Decorations, including flowers, plants, or props
• Food and beverages
• Other services (caterer, parking attendant, wait staff, etc.)
• Invitations and postage
• Rental space
• Entertainment (music, DJ, etc.)
• Tables, chairs, and other equipment rentals
• Other miscellaneous expenses

Few Weeks Before

• Put together your guest list and gather addresses and phone numbers
• Order invitations
• Purchase decorations, paper goods, and other supplies
• Contract for any services (caterer, entertainment, etc.)
• Plan your menu and purchase non-perishable foods and drinks
• Contact any friends or family you want to help with the party
• Address and mail your invitations
• Pick out the music
• Contract for any equipment rental (chairs, tables, etc.)

One to Two Weeks Before

• Confirm any friends, family, and hired service people working the party
• Pick out your party outfit and have it cleaned
• Finalize the space layout and decorations
• Shop for bulk of perishable food

Two to Three Days Before

• Clean your house if party is at home
• Begin decorating
• Gather your supplies and equipment together
• Shop for any last-minute food or supplies
• Touch base with contracted services
• Assign specific tasks to your volunteer assistants
• Make preparations for cleaning up, returning equipment, etc.

The Big Day

• Finalise the decorations and place settings
• Instruct any hired and volunteer helpers
• Relax and enjoy yourself!