Holiday Party Checklist Template: Decorations, Food & Festive Activities Management

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This Template was installed 5 times.

Planning & Budgeting

1 of 9

Initial setup, budget allocation, and vendor selection.

Total Event Budget

Deposit Amount (if applicable)

Budget Approval Date

Payment Schedule (e.g., 50/50, staged)

Budget Notes & Assumptions

Budget Spreadsheet (if used)

Currency

Venue & Logistics

2 of 9

Confirming venue details, accessibility, and necessary equipment.

Venue Address

Event Date

Event Start Time

Maximum Guest Capacity

Parking Arrangement

Venue Layout Notes

Venue Layout Diagram

Decorations & Theme

3 of 9

Planning and execution of holiday-themed decorations and ambiance.

Choose Overall Theme

Inspiration Images (optional)

Number of Centerpieces Needed

Tree Type

Number of String Lights (feet)

Ornament Types

Color Palette

Food & Beverage

4 of 9

Catering arrangements, menu planning, and drink selection.

Estimated Guest Count

Catering Style

Menu Preferences/Dietary Restrictions

Beverage Options

Quantity of Plates

Catering Confirmation Date

Entertainment & Activities

5 of 9

Planning and coordinating entertainment and festive activities.

Entertainment Type

Entertainment Details (e.g., song requests, special acts)

Estimated Entertainment Duration (minutes)

Entertainment Start Time

Activities - Choose All That Apply

Entertainment Contract (if applicable)

Invitations & RSVP

6 of 9

Managing guest list, sending invitations, and tracking RSVPs.

Event Name

RSVP By Date

Number of Guests Attending (estimated)

Dietary Restrictions?

Activities Guest is Interested In

Additional Notes/Requests

Staffing & Volunteers

7 of 9

Securing necessary staff and volunteer support.

Total Staff Needed

Staff Roles

Volunteer Roles

Volunteer Shift Start Date

Volunteer Shift Start Time

Staff/Volunteer Briefing Notes

Staff/Volunteer Schedule

Contingency Planning

8 of 9

Addressing potential issues and developing backup plans.

Backup Venue Option (if applicable)

Budget Allocation for Unexpected Costs (%)

Weather Contingency Plan?

Reschedule Date (if applicable)

Potential Risks Identified (check all that apply)

Emergency Contact Information (Police, Fire, Ambulance)

Post-Event Tasks

9 of 9

Cleanup, thank you notes, and budget reconciliation.

Date of Final Budget Reconciliation

Total Event Spend (Actual)

Summary of Event Successes & Challenges

Areas for Improvement (Select all that apply)

Signature of Event Manager (Approval)

Upload Final Budget Spreadsheet

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