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Planning Tools

Party Planning Checklist

2-3 Months
Set a date
Create a guest list
Establish a party budget
Select a party theme
Find and reserve a location

1 Month
Order Carlson Craft party invitations and respond cards
Purchase Quite Personally! decorations
and party favors from Carlson Craft
Plan activities
Plan menu

2-3 Weeks
Send party invitations and respond cards
Purchase non-perishable food and drinks for party if no caterer
Purchase paper plates and disposable cups
Buy any gifts needed

1 Week
Confirm reservations and give final head count
Begin to clean and prepare your house
Place order for food

Day Before
Decorate your house or venue
Prepare foods if no caterer
Get camera and camcorder together and working
Pick up cake if ordered
Buy perishable drinks and food if no caterer

The Day
Finish all food preparations if no caterer
Mark the outside of the house or party location
with balloons and signs