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Party checklistPlan a party step by step
So the night is all about the party: with this checklist you plan any party step by step, from the first idea to cleaning up.
Your checklist to tick off
Birthday, house party or bachelor party: most parties follow the same plan. Work through the points in order and you will have plenty of time to celebrate on the day.
4 weeks ahead
- Set the occasion, budget and guest count
- Pick a date and check it with your key guests
- Sort out or book the venue
- Think about a theme and dress code
- Create the party on partypage and share the invite
2 weeks ahead
- Check RSVPs and remind late responders
- Plan food and drinks
- Sort out music, a playlist or a DJ
- Buy or borrow decor and equipment
- Let the neighbours know if needed
1 week ahead
- Read the final guest count from your RSVPs
- Write a shopping list and buy what keeps
- Set the timetable and share it in the lineup
- Ask friends to help with setup and cleanup
On the day
- Buy fresh food and chill the drinks
- Set up and decorate the venue
- Send a last update to all guests
- Charge your phone, test the playlist, breathe
After the party
- Clean up with helpers
- Share photos with your guests
- Say thanks, for example with an update to everyone
Good to
know
Quick answers to common questions.
How far ahead should you plan a party?
For a regular party three to four weeks is enough. For milestone birthdays, bachelor parties or parties at a rented venue, give yourself six to eight weeks.
What do you need for a party?
An invite, a venue, food and drinks, music and some decor. With the checklist above you will not forget a thing.
How many drinks per person should I plan for a party?
As a rule of thumb two drinks in the first hour and then about one per hour per person. Do not forget water.
