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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