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Ladies and gentlemen! Here are some steps to make it easy for planning the perfect grad party!
3 – 4 Months Before
- Create a budget
- Pick a day and time
- Choose a unique party theme
- Choose a location
- Book the venue
- Rent a table
- Rent tables and chairs
- Book fun entertainment
- Plan the menu
- Order food if catered
- Order yummy desserts
- Order or make invitations
- Create a guest list
6 – 8 Weeks Before
- Send the invitations
- Make the grocery list
- Create a music playlist
- Do entertainment follow up
- Make custom items, favors, and decorations
- Create a slideshow, photo boards, etc.
- Do venue follow up
- Do rental follow up
- Do caterer follow up
3 – 4 Weeks Before
- Confirm the cake and the order for deserts
- Order ballons and flowers
- Finalize the menu
- Purchase non-perishable foods
- Get glassware, plates, napkins, and utensils
- Purchase thank you notes
- Schedule cleaning help
- Shop for party attire
1 – 2 Weeks Before
- Review the RSVP guest list
- Confrim the venue, caterer, rentals, and the entertainment
- Organize both the party items and the decorations
- Print party printables
- Draw and plan a buffet and dessert tables
1 – 2 Days Before
- Clean both the inside and outside of the home
- Wash the serveware
- Set up the tables and serving areas
- Set up the party decorations
- Make sure to prepare the food ahead of time
- Check the technology that will be used
- Prep the camera and charge the batteries that will be used
- Supply the bathrooms with extra toilet paper and hand towels
- Set uo large extra trashcans and recycle bins
- Create extra space in the refrigerator
- Make sure to touch base with the caterer
Day of the Party
- Tidy up the home
- Buy the ice
- Pick up the food, cake, and the ballons
- Prepare the last minute food additions
- Chill the beverages in coolers
- Do final decor touches
- Turn on the music
- Take lots of pictures
Most importantly, enjoy!