partychecklist

The "BEST PARTY" Checklist

Three weeks before the party:
Select occasion for party:
Select theme and staging-
Order party supplies from our party store CLICK HERE
Create Guest list.
Send invitations.
Date of Party:____________________
Time (starting, ending):_____________________ Place:__________________________
Plan and select decorations
Begin collecting materials and creating props.
Prepare menu and grocery list.
Select and hire caterer/serving help (if needed).

A few days before the party:
Call any guests who have not responded
Buy groceries and beverages.
Prepare and freeze/refrigerate food items that can be made in advance.
Make party costume or select outfit.

One day before the party:
Clean house, party room facility, or office party site.
Set up and arrange party room
Thaw frozen party foods.
Get out serving pieces.
Coordinate last-minute arrangements with caterer, servers.

The day of the party:
Decorate party room.
Prepare and arrange remaining food.
Coordinate set-up, service, cleanup with hired helpers.
Mentally "travel through" party
Dress in party outfit.
Await arrival of first guest.