Yesterday, I shared my party preparation lists for this week, plus my method of keeping the lists in Evernote. Today is all about the week before the party. As I mentioned yesterday, I pushed all the tasks that weren’t time-sensitive to this week to make sure I had time for the tasks that needed to be done the day before or day of.
Not on the list for next week is my list of photos to take next Saturday. Even though it might seem a little too much, having a list in hand on a busy day will help me to make sure we take all the photos we need to finish up the 1st Communion Album.
Several other items don’t show up on these lists because I have already taken care of them. First was making the cross-shaped cake from the Better Homes and Gardens
@Schedule week of april 30 to may 6
Sunday
[ ]tidy basement
Monday
[ ]clean off porch
[ ]pull out clothes for kids
[ ]press 1st Communion robe
[ ]press shirt and pants
[ ]Ted – album to school
Tuesday
[ ]wash punch bowl
[ ]clean bathroom
[ ]wash yellow tablecloth
Wednesday
[ ]decorate for party
[ ]take out butter cream icing
[ ]take out chicken
[ ]decorate for party
[ ]make fruit dip
Thursday
[ ]grocery shopping
[ ]clean off buffet
[ ]get out party supplies
[ ]get out cake
[ ]cook chicken
[ ]guacamole dip
[ ]prep lettuce
[ ]cut up veggies
Friday
[ ]tidy basement
[ ]make chicken salad
[ ]vacuum
[ ]clear dining room table after dinner
[ ]get out party supplies and put on buffet
[ ]decorate cake
[ ]decorate cupcakes
[ ]move chairs
[ ]take out coffee
[ ]cut grass
[ ]make fruit platter
Saturday
[ ]wipe bathroom
[ ]set up table
[ ]party balloons
[ ]move chairs
[ ]laptop
[ ]set up album
[ ]slice tomatoes
[ ]make ice tea
Do you have a standard party prep list or do you make a new one for each event?
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Yes, I do make detailed lists for each and every event we have…only, our events are VERY mild compared to yours!
How many people are you expecting? I hope Ted has a very blessed day! 
Cheeryshirley
I invited close to 60. I’m not sure of the final numbers yet since quite a few people still haven’t responded. I think we may have about 45 to 50 people. That’s pretty big for us. Usually it’s around 25 to 30.
Oh My!
Cheeryshirley
My dh and I just reviewed them since he got some time off before the party. So happy that I’ve done a lot already!
Yes! It does make the party so go much more smoothly! Good for you, Barb! Your son will have marvelous memories of such a sacred event!
Cheeryshirley
Phew, you’re making me tired! My to-do list changes for each event, but it’s usually the same type of tasks. Thanks for linking up to Refresh Your Nest Friday!
Me, too! We usually have smaller events, and my dh usually takes the Friday off before the event. This time I knew ahead of time he wouldn’t be around. I’m feeling much less stressed with so much done ahead of time.
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