- Decide the time and date
- Finalize the guest list
- Book the vendors (florist, baker, caterer)
- Find if any family member or friend is ready to help you
- Invite your guests using paper invitations or e-invites
- Plan a menu (either buffet or normal foods)
- Party decorations are important to be planned in advance
- Make a list of drinks, candles, food, candies and other supplies
- Baby sitter can be arranged if required
- Summarize the duties to those who are helping you out
- Clean your house
- Hang Christmas decorations and lights
- Make a list of party music
- Call the guest if anyone is left
- Take a confirmation with vendors
- Don’t buy perishable foods so early
- Order your cupcakes or candies or cake, if necessary
- Shop for the remaining foods
- Plan your dress, makeup and hair
- Be prepared with backup gifts
- Make sure your camera is fully charged
- Prepare the food and keep it in a freezer
- Set up your dining table and other area
- Clean floors and sort any expensive things because they can harm elders and kids
- Last minute tidying up your house won’t harm you
- Buy any forgotten things and obviously the ice
- Check the food preparation
- Chill and enjoy!