Party Planning Checklist

3 weeks before

☐	Choose a party theme

☐	Develop the invitation list

☐	Send invitations

☐	Plan the menu

☐	Schedule help

2 weeks before

☐	Wash dinnerware to be used

☐	Create the music list

☐	Buy non-perishable items

1 week before

☐	Clean the house in detail

☐	Set up the party area as much as possible

☐	Gather needed cookware and serving dishes

☐	Stock the bar

3 days before

☐	Notify neighbours of potential noise, traffic etc.

☐	Decorate the party area

☐	Remove items from medicine cabinet that guests shouldn’t see

☐	Set up cleaning stations

☐	Finish shopping

1 day before

☐	Buy and arrange flowers and decorations

☐	Cook and prep as much food as possible

☐	Place serving pieces on table

☐	Set up bar area and barware

☐	Touch up house cleaning

Day of

☐	Finish last-minute cooking

☐	Buy extra ice

☐	Put out covered food

☐	As guests arrive, remove food covers and serve drinks