Planning a party involves a lot of work and effort on the part of the host. The best thing that you can do for yourself is to write out a checklist of all the things that need to be accomplished and when you need to do them.

First things at the top of your checklist should be to create a budget for your party. By creating a budget first you can figure out how many people you can invite which leads into the next section of your checklist.

The next set of things on your checklist will be in reference to the guests. Some things on your checklist should include making a list of people to invite, buying invitations, writing out invitations and sending out invitations.

You should sent out your invitations a minimum of three weeks before the date of the party. Guests need to be given up to two weeks to RSVP whether or not they are attending. You can then draft a second checklist with a number of lists that people you have invited and how many people will actually be attending.

Where you will be holding the party should be the next item on your checklist. Those that are not completely sure where the party will be held will be required to do as much research as possible. Those thank want to hire an outside vendor are also going to need to perform a little research in order to hire the right person. Calling vendors will also require calling the actual vendors in order to get the right price quote. They will also need to know how much food to purchase and how much it will cost. You also have the option of deciding to hold the event at your residence of to hire the services of a caterer. You will need to place an order on your checklist to get a quote from the caterers.

You may even be able to make the food yourself. If this is the case, you will need a detailed checklist for the supplies you need and how much the food will cost. Once this fee is determined, you can add the items to the list. You could contact a vendor to purchase it. You could also hire a caterer and tell the individual your needs and the exact date the services will be required.

There are other items on the checklist and this may include making a purchase of party supplies in the vein of plates, napkins, cups, and drinks. The issue of party favors comes into play here which means you need to select what the right favors to add to the checklist. Researching things along the lines of table rentals, chair rentals, and possibly even a tent.

The exact things that are on your checklist are greatly varied from party host to party host. But it is clear that creating a party planning checklist is a wonderful way to stay organized, get everything done in the proper amount of time and the ability to give the best party you can.