![]() ![]() What aspect of Halloween party planning is a struggle for you? I hope this has given you the complete picture of how to break up Halloween party prep! You can find more of my Halloween party planning tips and tricks on the blog. Start planning for next year! It’s never too early to plan a killer Halloween partyĪnd just in case you want all that in a nifty file you can save and reference….Relax! I always try (in vain, usually) to be done with everything 20-30 minutes before the party starts so I can relax with a cup of witches’ brew and get ready to have fun with my guests.Make sure the bathroom your guests will use is clean and well-stocked with soap, toilet paper, etc.Finish food and drink prep – don’t forget to make an ice run.Decorate and set up party goods, like cups, plates and napkins.Wash any Halloween serving pieces you don’t use on a regular basis.Charge camera batteries and clear an SD card so you’re ready to capture costume photos.Chill any drink items, like beer and sparkling or white wines overnight.Prep food that can be done the day before, like baking cookies.Gather and organize party decor, begin decorating spaces that won’t be disturbed before the party or spaces that take extra time.Test audio set-up for the party playlist.Go grocery shopping 2-3 days before the party.Check in with guests who haven’t RSVPed but you expect will come to the party and finalize your headcount.Finish buying party goods, decor and activities supplies needed.Finalize your menu and create a shopping list.Listen to party playlist from start to finish to make sure you’re happy with it.Finish up any large-scale building projects.Create a list of party goods, decor, favors and activity supplies you need and begin purchasing.Gather everything you need for your costume.Start watching ads for your favorite places to buy Halloween items you’ll need – like party goods, decor, favors and activity supplies – for sales and coupons.Begin working on the party playlist ( here’s how to create a perfect one).Send your invitations – I know this is early, but I like to give guests enough time to plan a costume.Plan time in the evenings or on the weekends for any large-scale building projects and begin working on them – the more time you have, the better, just in case something goes wrong and you need a Plan B.Create your invitations ( here are 7 details you should make sure you include).Decide on any party activities that should be included on your invitation, like a costume contest or pumpkin carving.Outline your budget – and be realistic about what you can afford so you don’t overspend.Begin making a guest list and collecting addresses if you’re mailing an invitation.Pick your party date, time and location.Decide if you’ll tackle any large-scale building projects, like a cemetery gate or lighting set-ups, and begin collecting materials.Narrow down all those great ideas you’ve been saving to the ones you’ll actually use.It’s never too early to begin! Squirreling away $10-20 per paycheck now will go a long way later. Consider starting to save money for your party, if needed.My favorite tool for saving party ideas? Pinterest! Here’s how I do it. Start saving ideas! If you have a theme for your party, this makes looking for or coming up with ideas so much easier from the start.Timeline for planning a killer Halloween party: Six months out When I asked in my reader survey what was stopping you from planning a Halloween party, more often than not you guys told me it was because you didn’t feel like you had enough time – which I totally get! This year marks my ninth annual Halloween party, and I still have moments where I feel that way.īut I also get a jump start on my party planning and know which details I have to have planned by when – today I’m sharing that secret potion with you! Here’s the timeline of how I planned last year’s Halloweenie Roast. ![]() You make sure you have a killer Halloween party planning timeline, of course.Īnd lucky for you, that’s exactly what you’ll find in today’s blog post! But where the heck do you begin? And, more importantly, how do you make sure you have enough time to get everything done?
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