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THREE WEEKS BEFORE THE PARTY
- Select
occasion for party:
- Select theme
and staging:
- Create Guest
list.
- Send
invitations.
- Date of
Party:____________________
- Time
(starting, ending):_____________
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Place:__________________________
- Plan and
select decorations
- Begin
collecting materials and creating props.
- Prepare menu
and grocery list.
- Select and
hire caterer/serving help (if needed)
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FEW
DAYS BEFORE THE PARTY
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Call any guests who have not responded
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Buy groceries and beverages.
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Prepare and freeze/refrigerate food items that
can be made in advance.
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Make party costume or select outfit.
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ONE DAY BEFORE THE PARTY
Clean house,
party room facility, or office party site.
Set up and arrange party room
Thaw frozen party foods.
Get out serving pieces.
Coordinate last-minute arrangements with
caterer, servers. |
THE DAY OF THE PARTY
Decorate
party room.
Prepare and arrange remaining food.
Coordinate set-up, service, cleanup with
hired helpers.
Mentally "travel through" party
Dress in party outfit.
Await arrival of first guest. |
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