Using a Birthday Party Checklist Makes Life Easier!

One to two months before the party:

Set the date of the birthday party
Decide on the location and make reservations, if necessary
Create guest list (determine size of the party)
Set the party theme
Plan your activities
Plan your menu
Source your party supplies

Two to three weeks before the party:

Send your invitations (include directions)
Order cake
Order flowers or balloon bouquets (if applicable)
Purchase the party bag items and game prizes
Finalize your menu

One week before the party:

Order or gather together the chairs, tables, dishes, utensils, etc…
Make a final guest count. Make phone calls if necessary at this point.
Plan for additional adult chaperones, if necessary
Place orders for food if needed
Confirm reservations (if applicable)
Buy film for camera
Confirm your gathering place is adequately prepared
Buy and wrap your gift for the birthday child

The day before the party:

Gift wrap any game prizes
Review the games/activities
Begin decorating
Pick up the cake
Purchase beverages/ice
Prepare party bags

On the day:
Have camera ready
Stock toilets with plenty of paper,soap,towels.
Have paper and pen handy to record who gave what gift
Have a big rubbish bag handy for torn wrapping paper
Secure your pets
Have fun

Download the list to print it.

Back to Party Ideas now the birthday party checklist is done