Top Teenz: Birthday Party

Check List:
3 WEEKS BEFORE

Make a budget planner, you don't have to stick to it but it's very handy.
Make an invitation list: decide on whether it's going to be a big party or a little get together with close friends and family.
If you fancy having a theme decide on one. Here are some examples; Candy, Pink, Football, Princess, Diamond, New York, Hawaiian, VIP guest list (Award Night), Glow in the dark, Casino, Spy, Garden, Super hero, dinosaur, Fancy dress, Bollywood, 60's, 70's, 80's, Mexican, Medieval, Wild west, rock and roll, Disco, Pirates. But if not decide on what kind of party; fancy dress, pool party, garden party, disco, carnival or a house party. Also start to think about the food and music that would go with the theme if you have one.
Decide on the venue and book it. Most parties last for about 2-4 hours.
You may want transport, so book that....
Send the invitations out so people know in advance to make sure they don't have other plans. Get them to tell you A.S.A.P (as soon as possible) whether they can come.
Start to write out what you'd want on the menu, maybe to go with the theme, a buffet or a sit down meal. The menu includes; hot food, cold food, drinks, desserts, themed food, frozen and the cake.
Are you going to give out thank you cards or party boxes/bags afterwards?

TWO WEEKS BEFORE

Get searching on the internet and around shops for party decorations. Buy them and stock them up in a cupboard somewhere around your house. Making sure you are thinking about where you want everything to go! It's always easiest to draw out a room plan.
Buy all your cutlery and utensils you will need to place the food on. If you are having a buffet it's good to use plastic cutlery and paper plates/bowls as they don't cost a lot and you can throw them out.

THE WEEK OF THE PARTY