Plan Your Party with Golden Leaf Center (27 items)

Last updated: about 11 years ago

To Do (27 left)

  •  3-6 MONTHS BEFORE PARTY
  • Set your budget and save money in a designated account if possible
  • Choose a venue
  • Make guest list
  • 6-8 WEEKS BEFORE PARTY
  • Choose your entertainment, band or DJ
  • Schedule a tasting at venue and decide party menu
  • Decide on decorations, centerpieces and gift and signature table designs
  • Purchase event specific decorations if needed, i.e.-graduation, anniversary, bridal shower, retirement
  • 2-4 WEEKS BEFORE PARTY
  • Send invitations, preferably with RSVP by phone, email or social media
  • Review seating and table arrangement with venue staff
  • Decide on a dress code for party if appropriate
  • Hire a photographer if desired
  • 3-7 DAYS BEFORE PARTY
  • Order cake and schedule for delivery
  • Finalize floral arrangements or tablescaping with vendors
  • Have special presentations, memory boards or photo collections completed for guest(s) of honor
  • Finalize guest list
  • DAY OF PARTY
  • Set up or supervise set up and decoration of venue
  • Make sure gift and registry tables are ready
  • Enjoy the party and take personal pictures or videos
  • AFTER PARTY
  • Assist with clean up
  • Pay all vendors
  • Send "Thank You" notes by mail, digitally or using social media