Party Planning Checklist Template

When planning a party, Eventrii has decided to help you plan the steps,

  • Who is the party for? (Corporate, family, friends)
  • Whats the reason for the party? (theme, special occasion etc)
  • What is the date of the party?
  • Where is the party going to be? (Hired Venue, Home or bar)
  • How many people are you inviting?
  • What type of food will be served at this party? (lunch, dinner, dessert, buffet, sit-down meal)

Lets start planning

Use this party planning checklist to guide you through the details:

  • Make list of people to invite.
  • Mark the date on your calendar.
  • Use Eventrii to send invitations and track replies (by mail, e-mail, or phone).
  • Plan the menu, including the drinks.
  • Make shopping list (food, paper goods, decorations).
  • Plan cooking schedule: Determine what can be made ahead and frozen, day before, and that day, and what you are buying already prepared.
  • Make list of equipment needed (rental chairs and tables if needed).
  • Plan the layout of the rooms. (Make sure all the food tables are not right on top of each other to ensure smooth flow for people to mingle.)
  • Plan music.
  • Plan lighting.
  • Buy or make a centerpiece or other decorations.
  • Check your stock of cleaning supplies for before and after the party.
  • Make sure you have all the platters and serving pieces youll need.

During the party

Here are some things to think about for your guests:

  • Coat rack (hangers or a separate room to put coats)
  • A place to put boots or umbrellas. No trip hazards.
  • Ice
  • Cocktail napkins
  • Candles if appropriate for the theme
  • Paper towels
  • Extra toilet paper (You don’t want to run out of this haha)
  • Plates (appetizer, salad, dinner, dessert)
  • Glasses (water, wine, mixed drink, beer, soda, coffee); some beverages can use the same type of glass but plastics cups are your best friend.
  • Plastic cutlery is a good idea, things you’re not afraid to lose or throw away, less washing up.
  • Coffee and assortment of tea bags
  • Cream and sugar
  • Salt and pepper
  • Wine, beer, and any pop chilled
  • Wine and bottle opener
  • Bar garnishes if your fancy (lime, lemon, olive)
  • Charged camera battery (Remember to tell guest to upload to Eventrii!!)
  • Rubbish bags
  • Space to chill the alcohol. It takes beer, wine, and soda 20 minutes to chill on ice. A large tub or cooler can be used in a back room.
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Hi Event Buddy

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