| Let's take the mystery out of event planning so that | | | | checklist that will be in our book which we hope to |
| no matter your experience, knowledge or budget, | | | | publish by the end of the summer so that you can |
| we will tell you how to create simple and yet elegant | | | | use this list as a guide for your own events. |
| special events. So with that in mind, let's start with | | | | Again this is just a partial list but you can start to use |
| the simple question, why throw a party? | | | | this so please feel free to add to it or delete from it |
| Is it a birthday? Anniversary? Bridal or baby shower? | | | | what does and doesn't work for you. Remember, |
| Holiday such as Valentine's Day or 4th of July? How | | | | this is just a sample list; it can be tweaked along the |
| about just having a group of friends over to share in | | | | way and modified for your own particular use. I will |
| good food and fine wine? Any of the above and | | | | list the items below and then provide in future blogs |
| more are reasons to throw a party so here we go. | | | | detailed explanations and examples of these |
| The Checklist - Party To Do List | | | | categories to provide you with a bit more insight and |
| I believe that parties are suppose to be fun from | | | | knowledge. Whether it is a cocktail or dinner party, |
| start to finish, not stressful so why not start off on | | | | by following these methodical steps, you will see that |
| the right track with creating your Party to Do List. | | | | it doesn't take much to create an elegant event |
| There is no need to get anxious about having people | | | | from start to finish. |
| over for a dinner party or throwing a wedding or | | | | Party To Do List - Budget - Party Date & Time - |
| formal event for a couple of hundred people. The | | | | Guest Count - Theme - Select, Order and Mail |
| same process should be implemented no matter | | | | Invitations - Venue Selection - Create Food and |
| what the guest count is. The best implementation | | | | Beverage Menu - Enhance Theme with |
| method I believe is a party checklist. I always | | | | Décor, Flowers, Props, etc. - Hire Caterer (if |
| generate a Party To Do List because it provides me | | | | appropriate) |
| with the steps that I need from beginning to end in | | | | Again, this is just a sample of the list we have |
| the party production process and is easy to repeat | | | | already developed and will be published in our book |
| and adjust for future events. | | | | later this summer. Our goal is to alleviate the worries |
| This Party To Do List that I will share in part with | | | | a wedding or special event can bring with our full |
| you will turn any amateur into a party planner with | | | | service planning capabilities and we hope with our |
| flair and style and will help you smooth out the | | | | event planning guide you will enjoy your planning |
| bumps along the path to creating a successful and | | | | process without pulling your hair or teeth out. |
| carefree event. Below is a portion of the sample | | | | |