Monday, September 10, 2012

Party Planning Checklist

By Chris Hepburn


It is no secret that planning a party is something that will require a lot of work and effort on the part of the host. The best thing that you can do for yourself is to specifically write down all the components of a party on a checklist. On this checklist, you can compile all the things that can be accomplished and how and when you need to do so.

First things at the top of your checklist should be to create a budget for your party. By creating a budget first you can figure out how many people you can invite which leads into the next section of your checklist.

The next set of things on your checklist will be in reference to the guests. Some things on your checklist should include making a list of people to invite, buying invitations, writing out invitations and sending out invitations.

You should sent out your invitations a minimum of three weeks before the date of the party. Guests need to be given up to two weeks to RSVP whether or not they are attending. You can then draft a second checklist with a number of lists that people you have invited and how many people will actually be attending.

Next on your checklist should be in reference to the place where the party is to be held. If you are not sure where your party is going to be held and if you have it in your budget to hire an outside vender, you will need to do a little research. Place on your checklist calling venders to get price quotes. You will need to figure out if they will supply the food and how much it will all cost.

You may even be able to make the food yourself. If this is the case, you will need a detailed checklist for the supplies you need and how much the food will cost. Once this fee is determined, you can add the items to the list. You could contact a vendor to purchase it. You could also hire a caterer and tell the individual your needs and the exact date the services will be required.

Other things on your checklist may include buying party supplies like plates, napkins, utensils, cups, drinks and food. You also will have to determine if you are going to grant your guests with party favors when the night is through in which case you will need to add researching, buying and preparing the favors to your checklist. You may have to also add researching and hiring rentals like tables, chairs or a tent if it is so required to your checklist.

The exact things that are on your checklist are greatly varied from party host to party host. But it is clear that creating a party planning checklist is a wonderful way to stay organized, get everything done in the proper amount of time and the ability to give the best party you can.




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