4-6 Weeks Prior

Order and mail out invitations plus purchase other paper and party supplies

3 Weeks Prior

Purchase the party decor items, serving ware, and favor items online, accounting for delivery time

Order cake, cupcakes, decorative sugar cookies and other sweet treats (if ordering from a bakery)

Plan and purchase any needed items for party activities

1 Week Prior

Assemble the favor / treat bags or party favors.

Make DIY Paper Pinwheels

Purchase any non-perishable groceries & beverages for the party

2 Days Prior

If making desserts, start as much as you can and finish up the day ahead.

Inflate the balloons with a handheld balloon pump.  Keep them in a safe place till final installation

1 Day Prior

Set up any tables and chairs you need to plus add table linens

Pre-set up as much of your tablescape according to the photos in this blueprint (you can do this day prior if you are hosting at home) as possible and set up all dessert serving pieces with sticky notes indicating what goes where

Set up the decor on the dessert table

Assemble balloon garland according to directions

Day Of

Finish the final touches on your party decor set-up

Set out the cake, cupcakes, beverages and cookies on the dessert table about 30 minutes before the guests arrive

Celebrate!