3-4 Weeks Before (Set overall budget (estimate cost of desired items) O Determine party theme and date 1 Book/locate place and entertainment O Create guest list O Order invitations OPlan décor, and music (if stylist or dj/band needs to be booked) 2-3 Weeks Before O Order flowers O Order cake Send O Rent/purchase any tables, chairs, tions linens ete. C1 Plan menu — assemble recipes, book catering Oire any help needed O Order matching party items — favors, décor, assemble printables etc. Shop for any party clothes 1-2 Weeks Before CSolidify menu (Create music playlist O Identify serving dishes and utensils O Purchase final 1 O Prepare food items that can be frozen 1 Week Before C1 Arrange furniture O Stock bar (Shop for non-perishable food/drinks Contact any who have not RSVP*d 3 Days Before O Decorate 1 Remove personal items from medicine cabinet, O Clean house 1 Specify place for coats, purses, umbrellas 1 Finish grocery shopping ( Wash serving pieces and utensils 1-2 Days Before 1 Final grocery shopping (don’t forget ice!) O Pick up flow Ci Iron table line C Clean bathroom (stock soap, tissue, etc.) 1 Prepare any remaining food items that can be prepared ahead Day of the Party 1 Finish food and teheat prepared food (Chill drinks O Set out balloons Ci Final cleaning check 1 Place trash cans in various locations (Place chairs 30 Minutes Before 1 Light candles O Set out food and drinks D Start music O Relax, smile, and have fun! * 1-2 weeks after - eend thank you notes THAT OR CHICK © 2014 That Party Chick @ www.thatpartychick.net