Start planning your party at least 4 weeks out with invitations being sent out at least 3 weeks in advance of your party date.

The first thing you must do is decide on the theme for your party. This will set the tone for all that follows.

Once you’ve established a theme this will set the scene for invitations, party decorations, food, party games, birthday cake and lolly bags.

Follow this 10 step process to make sure you all organised and have a successful party.

1. 1. choose a theme
2. 2. guest list
3. 3. send out invitations
4. 4. shop for party props, decorations and lolly bags
5. 5. order cake
6. 6. organise party food / shopping list
7. 7. tidy house and get organised for the party
8. 8. shop for party food
9. 9. prepare food
10. 10. party!