Before the Party

Two weeks before the party, consider giving your outdoor furniture a major repaint.

Decide on the kind of lighting and music that you want to have for the event.

Arrange to have a good clean-up in the garden.

Check the weather forecast in advance so you can be prepared to make alternative plans.

Create a guest list and send invitations.

Create a shopping list for everything you will need to prepare.

Consider hiring a bartender to serve up mixed drinks.

Day of the Party

Prepare and cook the meals.

Enlist the help of your family in arranging the necessary furniture and decorations.

Lay the table arrangements.

Put different colored tablecloths on the tables.

Use small flower pots to hold the silverware and napkins.

Perch votive candles in glass holders on tree branches.

Use Citronella candle pots or torches.

Illuminate steps and steep paths.

Turn on the music to set the mood for your garden party.

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Who it's for

This Garden Party Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.

Avoid forgetting - keep all your Garden Party essentials in one place (external memory)
Save time - start from a proven Garden Party structure instead of a blank page
Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time

How to use this Garden Party Checklist

Save Garden Party Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Garden Party (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.

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