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Birthday Party Planning Checklist
Planning a party can be a difficult task but
with a good guideline you won’t skip a step! This
comprehensive list will keep you organized and more
importantly, will make your party a memorable one!
THE FIRST FEW STEPS
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Determine the type of birthday party theme
(Western, Barbie, Casino, Hippie, Hero etc.)
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Decide what types of beverages, finger
foods, buffet, full meal, or other.
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Pick your party theme and colors
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Decide amount of guests you would like to
invite
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Set a date, time, and place for your
birthday party
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Determine a RSVP date
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Search, investigate and book your location
also pay any deposit
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Make a shopping list -- including small
items like napkins and candles etc
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Make lists of tasks that can be done in
advance and those for party day
NEXT THINK BUDGET!
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Decorations, including flowers, plants, or
props
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Food and beverages
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Other services (caterer, parking attendant,
wait staff, etc.)
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Invitations and postage
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Rental space
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Entertainment (music, DJ, etc.)
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Tables, chairs, and other equipment rentals
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Other miscellaneous expenses
FOUR TO SIX WEEKS PRIOR
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Put together your guest list and gather
addresses and phone numbers
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Order invitations
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Purchase decorations, paper goods, and other
supplies
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Contract for any services (caterer,
entertainment, etc.)
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Plan your menu and purchase non-perishable
foods and drinks
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Contact any friends or family you want to
help with the party
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Address and mail your invitations
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Pick out the music
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Contract for any equipment rental (chairs,
tables, etc.)
ONE TO TWO WEEKS BEFORE
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Confirm any friends, family, and hired
service people working the party
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Pick out your party outfit and have it
cleaned
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Finalize the space layout and decorations
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Shop for bulk of perishable food
TWO TO THREE DAYS BEFORE
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Clean your house if party is at home
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Begin decorating
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Gather your supplies and equipment together
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Shop for any last-minute food or supplies
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Touch base with contracted services
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Assign specific tasks to your volunteer
assistants
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Make preparations for cleaning up, returning
equipment, etc.
THE AWAITED DAY
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Finalize the decorations and place settings
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Instruct any hired and volunteer helpers
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Relax and enjoy yourself!
AFTER THE PARTY ENDS
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Party Necessities
Use this as a checklist for all of your party must-haves!
Exterior/Entrance Decorations
electric lighting
candles
balloons
yard signs
banners
door
wall
Interior/Entrance Decorations
scene setters (don’t forget the sticky tack!)
inflatable's
electric lighting
candles
music
cds
banners
door
wall
Exterior/Backyard Decorations
electric lighting candles
yard signs
banners
door
wall
balloons
Room Decorations
wall decorations
scene setters
cut outs (don’t forget the sticky tack!)
inflatable's
piñatas
ceiling dangles
balloons
door curtains
electric lighting
candles
garland
Table Top
table skirts
electric lighting
candles
centerpieces (use piñatas as a centerpiece too!)
table covers
place / name cards
paper goods
plates / cups / napkins / forks / spoons / knives
serving trays / bowls / straws
light up
cups / ice cubes / straws / coasters
drink mixes
confetti
balloons
inflatable coolers
Party Accessories
headgear
hats / wigs / sunglasses / bandanas
costumes
leis / hula skirts / vests
glow / led
necklaces / light sticks / light up rings / bracelets
jewelry
bracelets / necklaces / bling / rings / beads
boas / wrist streamers / pom poms
inflatable's
games
Noise Makers
maracas
tambourines
clackers
horns
whistles
Gift Bags and Party Favors
gift bags
glow / led
necklaces / light sticks / light up rings / bracelets / jewelry
hats / bracelets / necklaces / bling bling / rings / beads
sunglasses / masks
candles
photo frames
personalized gifts
wrapped candy bars
personalized pens
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