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Celebration Checklist
Is there anything worse than being unprepared? When it comes to your part or other occasion, it pays to have a checklist of important tasks to complete so you arrive at the event prepared for the full measure of fun. Here's a simple checklist that can apply to just about any party--printing it and use it to help organize your event:

**Party Venue**
Check	Item	Notes
____	Location	______________________________
____	Caterer	______________________________
____	Party Planner, Consultant or Meeting Planner	______________________________
____	Bartenders	______________________________
____	Alcoholic Beverages	______________________________
____	Menu	______________________________
____	Linens	______________________________
____	Lighting/Candles	______________________________
____	Table Games	______________________________
____	Candy/Mints	______________________________
____	Bathroom Decorations/Flowers	______________________________

**Invitations and Stationery**
Check	Item	Notes
____	Invitation to Event	______________________________
____	Invitation to Reception (if applicable)	______________________________
____	Response Card and Envelope	______________________________
____	Donation Card	______________________________
____	Directions/Map	______________________________
____	Calligraphy or Addressing	______________________________
____	Seating Cards	______________________________
	Napkins, Matches and Other Personalized Items	______________________________
____	Programs/Agenda	______________________________
____	Giveaways or Prizes	______________________________
____	Soft Goods (T-Shirts, Party Favors, Other Imprintables or Wearables)	______________________________
____	Photographer	______________________________
____	Videographer	______________________________
____	Attire (Determined and Communicated)	______________________________
____	Gift Table	______________________________
____	Registration Table	______________________________
____	Information Table	______________________________

**Decorations**
Check	Item	Notes
____	Guestbook	______________________________
____	Message Center	______________________________
____	Table Centerpieces	______________________________
____	Welcome Banner or Sign	______________________________
____	Backdrop for Stage or Band	______________________________
____	Balloons	______________________________
____	Entrace and Lobby Area	______________________________
	Buffet Decor and Signs	______________________________
____	Directional Signs	______________________________
____	Ceiling Items (Hanging)	______________________________
____	Company Display (If Applicable)	______________________________
____	Themed Decorations	______________________________

**Entertainment**
Check	Item	Notes
____	DJ and/or Band	______________________________
____	Master of Ceremonies/Host	______________________________
____	Music During Dinner/Food	______________________________
____	Special Presentations	______________________________
____	Roasts and Toasts	______________________________
____	Audiovisual Presentations	______________________________

**Guest Travel**
Check	Item	Notes
____	Hotel Reservations	______________________________
____	Itinerary for Guests	______________________________
____	Maps and Directions	______________________________
____	Welcome Gifts and Baskets	______________________________
____	Transportation	______________________________
____	Tickets/Attractions	______________________________

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