Guide

Checklist: 6 weeks to a successful party

A simple week-by-week plan: from booking the venue, through catering and guests, to the final touches before the event. Nothing slips through.

The best parties don't come from last-minute scrambling, but from a simple plan spread over time. Here's a checklist for the six weeks before your event.

6 weeks before

• Set the date, budget and a rough guest list.
• Book the venue - it's the foundation everything else depends on.
• Decide on the style of the party (banquet, dance floor, mix).

4 weeks before

• Settle the menu and catering, ask about veggie options and allergies.
• Plan drinks and any waiting staff.
• Send out invitations and ask for confirmations.

2 weeks before

• Confirm the guest count and pass it to the caterer.
• Sort the music: a DJ or a playlist.
• Buy or order decorations, the cake and small extras.

A week before

• Confirm all bookings (venue, catering, attractions).
• Prepare a plan for the day and a list of things to bring.
• Decide who helps at the entrance and with guests.

The day before and the day of

• Decorations and room setup (the day before if possible).
• Check the sound and lighting.
• Relax - a well-planned party runs itself.

The most important step is the first

It all starts with the date and the venue. Once that's sorted, the rest falls into place calmly, week by week. Got a date? Check BRDA 144 availability and tick off the first item on your list today.