Organized Party Planning: A guide to being a stress free host/hostess

Take the stresses out of planning your next party.  Below is an organized approach that will help you to successfully plan and enjoy your next party.

Four Weeks Before

• Make a guest list
• Decide on theme
• Plan menu
• Line up your help/volunteers
• Send out invites

Three Weeks Before

• Order party supplies and decorations
• Book DJ or entertainer
• Order cake
• Start shopping for menu items

Two Weeks Before

• Clean up China and Silverware if you're using them
• Purchase wine and liquor
• Confirmed all orders and hired services
• Follow up with guest who haven't RSVP
• Pick up last minute decorations
• Confirm with your help/volunteers

One Week Before

• Pick out party outfit
• Complete shopping for last minute menu items
• Take inventory of  serving supplies
• Check off all completed task on your list

Days Before

• Clean up house
• Shop for menu perishables items
• Decorate
• Set the stage if it's a formal dinner
• Stock the bar
• Give house a once over
• Display the food
• Greet your guest

It's party time.  With the help of this list you will have more than enough time to enjoy and mingle with your guest. Think ahead and be the next stress-free party host/hostess