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Birthday Parties

Everyone loves a birthday party, but organising one can be hard work, even if you've done it before. As with any event, you need to know early on how many people you're inviting, because choosing the right size of venue is one of the keys to a great atmosphere. You don't want it overcrowded, or an intimate affair that only fills one corner of an oversized room.

A 50th birthday party set up with balloons and flowers

If you have plenty of time and a flair for memorable parties, you can of course do it yourself. If you're planning a grand affair and don't know where to start, or simply don't have time for every detail, a professional party planner makes life far less stressful. We already know suitable venues, we have time for creative ideas that make it special, and we have the experience to plan everything from start to finish so nothing gets forgotten.

Free checklist

Birthday checklist

Pulling off a great event takes meticulous planning and attention to detail. There are too many tasks to keep in your head at once, so a checklist keeps you on track. Here's our core list to help you plan. If you're short on time and want everything to go to plan, we'd be delighted to do the organising for you.

  1. 1Set the date
  2. 2Create a guest list
  3. 3Book a venue
  4. 4Book entertainment
  5. 5Plan the menu and order food
  6. 6Arrange drinks
  7. 7Send out invitations
  8. 8Organise decorations
  9. 9Hire any furniture needed
  10. 10Confirm details with all suppliers
  11. 11Set aside an area for gifts and cards
  12. 12Arrange music for the party
  13. 13Collect any food that needs picking up
  14. 14Set up the venue
  15. 15Put out the food
  16. 16Sort your party outfit
  17. 17Organise the birthday cake and candles
  18. 18Keep a list of who gave which gift
  19. 19Arrange rubbish clearance afterwards

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Tell Carole what you have in mind and she'll come back to you with ideas and a free quote.

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