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Party Checklist

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• Let\'s start planning

• Make list of people to invite.

• Mark the date on your calendar.

• Send invitations (by mail, e-mail, or phone).

• Plan the menu, including the beverages.

• Make shopping list (food, paper goods, decorations).

• Plan cooking schedule: Determine what can be made ahead and frozen, day before, and that day, and what you are buying already prepared.

• Make list of equipment needed (rental chairs and table).

• Plan the layout of the rooms. (Make sure all the food tables are not right on top of each other to ensure smooth flow for people to mingle.)

• Plan music.

• Plan lighting.

• Buy or make a centerpiece or other decorations.

• Check your stock of cleaning supplies for before and after the party.

• Make sure you have all the platters and serving pieces you\'ll need.

• During the party

• Coat rack (hangers or a separate room to put coats)

• A place to put boots or umbrellas

• Ice, ice bucket, ice tongs, or scoop

• Cocktail napkins (2 per person)

• Candles

• Paper towels

• Extra toilet paper

• Plates (appetizer, salad, dinner, dessert) - you can order deli trays for your party!

• Glasses (water, wine, mixed drink, beer, soda, coffee); some beverages can use the same type of glass

• Silverware (Think through each course; a fresh spoon or stirrer is necessary for coffee.)

• If grilling, check the tank, charcoal, lighter fuel, bug spray, and citronella candles

• Coffee and assortment of tea bags

• Cream and sugar

• Salt and pepper

• Wine, beer, and soda chilled

• Wine and bottle opener

• Bar garnishes (lime, lemon, olive)

• Charged camera battery

• Garbage bags

• Dishwashing soap

• Club soda (for any thing that may spill, a great spot remover)

• Space to chill beverages. It takes beer, wine, and soda 20 minutes to chill on ice. A large tub or cooler can be used in a back room.