Planning a party can be quite difficult, particularly if it is your first time. That is the same for graduation party planning and any other kind of party. There is always an element of doubt that you have everything covered and indeed you can fear you have missed something big. However with a good plan and a lot of common sense you should be able to very effectively plan a graduation party. Depending on the kind of person you are, it may be harder or easier. My close friend is always making lists and is very detailed in her approach to everything she does. For her it is important to get absolutely everything on the list and she will then be very exact in her approach. For me planning at her intensity is not quite as natural and I need help from other people. One thing for all of us, when you are giving a party in your home, there is a natural tendency to try and do all of it yourself.
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To calm my nerves I do like to walk through the main things that need to be done. My simple high level graduation party planning is to send out invitations, arrange caterers, arrange house cleaning and freshen up, arrange entertainment and photographer, arrange decorations, arrange games and prizes, buy favors and of course set a budget. Add to that a last minute checklist and a plan for the day then I feel more relaxed. I do have a very detailed checklist which includes centrepieces, tableware, tent rental, thank you note paper, guest list, date, will I co-host with another parent, and things like taking pets to a friends house. All of this is in date order starting from 3 months out and including daily activities leading up to the party and an exact plan for the big day.
With the party being at my home I do get a bit obsessive about how my home is presented. I take the task of tidying up all plants, flowers and bushes myself and stand across the street to see what it all looks like. However it is a party needs a host so getting caught up with too much detail on the day will not help me circulate. The pan needs to include getting everything ready and in place before the party starts and also how helpers will be useful in freeing up the hosts time. Things can go wrong but at least trying to be the perfect host is worth it.
Graduation party planning for a larger venue, bigger number of guests, a school party or a party at the park will be different in terms of the detail and the level of help. It may still be the same overall outline but the task times will be a lot higher.
