Party Planning Checklist Template: Decorations, Entertainment & Guest Management
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Initial Planning & Budget
Define party theme, guest list, budget, and set a date.
Estimated Total Budget
Proposed Party Date
Party Theme (e.g., Tropical, Masquerade)
Estimated Guest Count
Party Type (e.g., Birthday, Anniversary, Holiday)
Notes on Party Goals & Vision
Venue & Logistics
Secure venue, confirm capacity, address accessibility, plan layout.
Venue Address
Venue Capacity
Venue Booking Date
Venue Setup Time
Venue Accessibility (Wheelchair, etc.)
Venue Amenities (Select all that apply)
Venue Layout Notes (diagrams, seating charts)
Invitations & RSVP Management
Design and send invitations, track RSVPs, manage guest communication.
Invitation Send Date
Invitation Wording
Number of Invitations to Send
Invitation Delivery Method
RSVP Deadline
RSVP Response Method
RSVP Contact Email Address
Decorations & Ambiance
Plan and purchase decorations, lighting, music, and overall ambiance.
Number of Balloons
Theme Colors
Inspiration Images
Number of Tablecloths
Lighting Style
Specific Decoration Notes
Entertainment & Activities
Book entertainment (DJ, band, games), plan activities, and arrange equipment.
Entertainment Type
Entertainment Description (if applicable)
Estimated Entertainment Duration (hours)
Entertainment Start Time
Music Genre (if applicable)
Entertainment Contract/Agreement
Food & Beverages
Plan menu, order food/catering, arrange drinks, and address dietary restrictions.
Estimated Guest Count
Catering Style
Dietary Restrictions (select all that apply)
Specific Menu Requests/Notes
Menu Sample (if available)
Estimated Food Cost Per Person
Beverage Service Style
Guest Management & Arrival
Arrange welcome area, name tags, seating arrangements, and guest flow.
Expected Guest Count
Check-in Method
Designated Arrival Area
Check-in Start Time
Check-in End Time
Special Guest Considerations
Notes on Guest Flow
Party Day Tasks
Finalize setup, confirm vendors, welcome guests, and monitor flow.
Arrival Time for Key Personnel (e.g., Caterer, DJ)
Confirm Location of Vendor Drop-off Points
Final Guest Count Confirmed
Notes on Specific Setup Requests (e.g., cake placement)
Confirm Equipment Check (Sound, Lighting, Projector)
Confirmation of Setup Completion (Event Coordinator)
Post-Party Tasks
Clean-up, vendor payments, thank you notes, and photo sharing.
Total Expenses
Revenue (if applicable)
Vendor Feedback (Notes)
Vendor Satisfaction (Scale 1-5)
Date of Final Payments
Thank You Notes Sent?
Photos/Videos for Memory Lane
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