4 Weeks in Advance

Create your guest list.  Consider your guests. 

Determine your budget "make sure you stick to it"

Decide if you will have a bar.  What types of alcohol drinks (wine, beer etc.) What alcohol-free drinks will you offer?

Find and reserve location if having the party away from your home

If you are having your food catered, find and hire a caterer

    3 Weeks in Advance

Determine a theme

Order and mail invitations

Call out of town guest

Order flowers, rentals, workers, DJ, and entertainment

    2 Weeks in Advance

Check your inventory (plates, cutlery, glasses etc.)

Plan your menu 

Decide on the décor

Confirm with your vendors

    1 Week in Advance

Make a list of all the food and supplies you'll need 

  Confirm the number of guests

Choose a designated driver/make a list of local taxi services

    Day of the Party

Pick up any decorations (i.e. balloons, flowers) you need

Buy ice

Make any last minute food items

Plan everything for one hour ahead of time

Relax, breath, smile and have fun