Planning a successful party that will have your guests talking for months does not occur all in one day.
There are many factors to consider and arrangements to make well in advance to the day of the event.
Many find that it is easier to keep track of all of the details with a party planning checklist.
A checklist of this type can help you stay organized and on task.
In return, the result is the party of a lifetime! It works best to divide your list into a time line.
Organize your activities so that the items that need completing first are at the top of the list.
Party planning can begin as early as three to four weeks before the date of the event.
Some of the earliest tasks that you will need to carry out to plan the perfect party are:

• Select a location, time, and date for the event
• Complete a list of those you will invite.
  
• Determine a theme for the party (if you plan to have one).
  
• Prepare the invitations to be sent.
  
• Select a menu or arrangement for food and drinks (this may or may not include catering).
  
• Contact and reserve help you will need (servers, DJ, location rental, etc.
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• Place an order for any decorations or supplies you will needed.
  

Once you have the above items checked off your Party planning checklist, you can begin focusing on even more details.
One to two weeks before the party, you will need to begin preparation for entertainment, foods, and decorations.
During this time, take the following actions into consideration:

• Bake or purchase any foods that can be frozen or stored for a week or more.
  
• Purchase paper goods, drinks, chips, etc.
  
• Create an entertainment list.
  
• Check RSVPs and get in touch with those in which have not responded.
  
• Prepare or gain an idea of how you will use decorations and set-up the party location..
  

The final days before the gathering are perhaps the most important when it comes to referring to your Party planning checklist.
During this time period, it is essential to go back and ensure that all tasks are completed.
Some of the final touches include:

• Purchase or make any final foods.
  
• Confirm any reservations of entertainment, catering, and facilities.
  
• Prepare the location with cleaning, decorations, setting up tables, etc.
  

The large the party that you plan to have, the greater the chance that you will need and need a Party planning checklist.
A checklist can be as simple or as elaborate as you desire to help you keep all preparations organized.
While many follow a general checklist of items such as the ones listed above, the list may be customized to fit your needs and party style.
Simply adjust the items on the Party planning checklist to meet your specific event.