Party Planning Checklist

Planning a social party, close-knot affair or a huge affair requires proper and detailed planning. There are several aspects a manager/host has to take care of while fixing up the evening. Here is a quick checklist of things a planner can follow:

BASIC QUESTIONS:

What is the nature of the party? (Professional, Family, Friends)

Why is the party organized? (Birthday, Reception, Office Meet)

Date, Time and Venue of the party?

How many people will come?

PARTY PLANNING CHECKLIST:

Write down a list of people you want to invite.

Email, post, call or message the invitation to the guests.

Do your homework and plan the menu, drinks, desserts and much more.

Get Wholesale priced Event Supplies like chairs, tables etc. and decorative items such as Manzanita Trees, Table cloths and much more.

Create a cooking schedule with items that can be pre-cooked and frozen, and some which can be made fresh.

Select the theme of the party. Make it interesting by choosing Comic or Disney character-themes and much more.

Design the layout with lighting, decorations, tables and sections.

Choose the kind of music you would like to hear throughout the evening.

Check if you have enough supplies for cleaning.

Make sure to keep clean platters and cutleries for the party.

DURING THE PARTY

When planning a party, these items must be available during the evening:

Place a coat rack near the door or separate room for guests’ coats.

Arrange a place for shoes, umbrellas and scarves.

Enough ice, tongs and bucket with tissues and Cocktail napkins.

Scented candles, Paper towels, toilet papers.

Plates of all sizes for appetizers, main course and desserts.

Glasses for water, mocktails, cocktails, coffee, beverages and much more.

Wholesale priced Event Supplies properly stacked.

Nicely washed and wiped silverware for dinner, salad, coffee etc.

If you have a griller, keep a check on the charcoal, bug spray, lighter fuel and gas tank.

Decorative items like Manzanita Trees, centrepieces, LED furniture etc. properly placed.

Assortment of tea bags, coffee, sugar, cream, salt and pepper.

Chilled Wine, beverages, hard drinks.

A safe-to-use bottle opener.

Bar garnishing items (lemon, olive).

A socket for battery charging.

Big Garbage bags.

Spill removal and Dishwashing soap.