Party planning checklist

Four weeks before

• Set the date, time and budget
• Write the guest list
• Book the venue
• Send invitations

Two weeks before

• Plan food and drinks
• Order the cake
• Plan activities and music
• Check dietary needs

The week of

• Shop for food and decorations
• Confirm numbers
• Prepare what you can ahead

On the day

• Set up decorations
• Put drinks on ice
• Take photos
• Clean up