SPARLOX Party Planner - Party Planner

PARTY TYPE

SEASONAL
christmas, melb cup, valentines...

BIRTHDAYS
All Birthday categories

SPECIAL EVENTS
graduations, formals, bar mitzvah...

WEDDINGS
planning, tips, bridal shower....

PARTY PLAN BUSINESSES
tupperware, lingerie, pottery.....

HOME ENTERTAINING
bbq, romantic, cocktail, themes.....

THEME
toga, fancy dress, mystery, teens...

FORMAL
funtions, formals, balls......

NITELIFE
ideas, pubs, clubs.......

BUSINESS DIRECTORY
All your party supplies & services

The Party Planner

The party planner can be a lifesaver, particularly for an inexperienced hosts. Using the planner will ensure there will be no "why didn't I think of that" on the day of the party. Organisation and preparation are the key to a great party.

The "ULTIMATE PARTY" Checklist

	Approx 4 weeks before the party:
	Select occasion for party. (if you require a reason)
	Select party theme and staging.
	Do you require a Party Planner?
	Do you require a band or DJ, juke box, karaoke, entertainers or guest speakers.
	Do you require a photographer?
	Create your guest list.

	Send invitations. Do you want professional invitations?
	Date of party:____________________
	Time (starting, ending):_____________________
	Place:__________________________
	What is the occasion:__________________________________________
	Dress:______________________
	RSVP:____________________________________
	Other Details:_______________________________________________

	Plan and select decorations.
	Start collecting materials and creating props.
	Try our Supplies Business directory for some great ideas and products.

	Choose menu and grocery list. Remember, cook something you have done before. Your party is no time to experiment.
	Select and hire caterer/serving help (if needed).

	A few days before the party:
	Call any guests who have not responded
	If required, organise floral decorations for delivery on the day of the party. Florists.
	Buy groceries and beverages.
	Prepare and freeze/refrigerate food items that can be made in advance. Prepare as much beforehand as possible.
	Choose what you are going to wear for the party. Buy or hire any last minute outfits (Formal Wear). Make party costume or select an outfit from a fancy dress shop.
	Prepare the yard. ie. mow the lawn, weed the garden beds, revive (or hide) any sick indoor plants, remove toys and junk.
	Do you require any Adult Entertainment for the party? (eg. Fat-O-Gram)

	One day before the party:
	Clean house or party room facility.
	Set up and arrange party room.
	Thaw frozen party foods.
	Get out serving pieces.
	Coordinate last-minute arrangements with your helpers, caterers, servers, entertainers and party planner/consultants (where required).

	The day of the party:
	Decorate party room.
	Prepare and arrange remaining food. Hopefully only salads, vegetable dishes and snacks.

	Two hours before the party:
	Mentally "travel through" party. Preparation and organisation are important.
	Dress in party outfit.
	Await arrival of first guests.
	Relax and Enjoy the party.

	For more hosting tips try our 'How to be the Perfect Host' page.

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