1. SUCCESSFUL PARTY
PLANNING Step by Step Process

2. WHAT DO YOU NEED?
 Theme
 Venue
 Entertainment
 Guests
 Food
 A Plan

3. THEME
First things first what is your party for?
• Christmas
• Celebration
• Birthday
Once you determine this you will be able to pick
out…
• Decorations
• Venue
• Entertainment
• Guest List

4. VENUE
 How many people do you need to invite?
 What type of location will best fit your party’s theme?
 Is it in close proximity to most of the guests.

5. ENTERTAINMENT
 Meet with a local DJ and see if he is able to accommodate your
theme.
• Games
• Music
• Props
• And many other ideas to help you plan
If the DJ is able to assist with the event it will eliminate most of the
Burdon off you

6. GUESTS
 Who do you invite?
• Make a list
• Double check your list
 What do you put on the invitations?
• Where is the event
• Time
• Dress Attire
• Occasion
• RSVP Information
• Details such as if there will be food
 Give Plenty of Notice

7. FOOD
 Make sure to plan for different diets
• Vegan
• Vegetarian
• Gluten Free
What type of food will you have
• finger food or a full meal
• Bar or no Bar
• Will your venue be able to supply the food or will you need to cater

8. A PLAN
 Create a general plan for the night so that you can stay on track
• Create a timeline
• Prepare a back-up plan
 1 week prior to the party confirm everything
• Venue
• DJ
• Guests
• Food