Birthday Party Planning List

Four Weeks Before Party

Pick the date of party

Pick starting and ending time

Choose party theme

Make guest list

Order party supplies

Buy invitations

Two to Three Weeks Before Party

Mail invitations

Order cake (if not making cake at home)

Order helium balloons

Plan menu

Arrange help for party (such as family and friends)

Plan party games and activities

One Week Before Party

Confirm cake order

Confirm helium balloon order

Write party-day schedule

Two to Three Days Before Party

Call guests you have not heard from to ask if they will be attending

Wash any special clothes needed for party day

Shop for and/or check to make sure you have:

Film for camera

Tapes for camcorder

Batteries for camera and/or camcorder

Extra paper towels

Birthday Candles

Groceries for Menus

Day Before Party

Pick up cake or bake cake

Child-proof party area

Decorate for party

Prepare any food that can be prepared the day ahead

Set a keepsake plate aside

Day of Party

Prepare last minute foods

Have camera and camcorder in an easy access spot but out of children’s reach

Place candles on cake

Enjoy!

Written by Kimberly Hargis
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