BigDotofHappiness.com is all about helping you look like a Hostess Hero at your next event, whether it’s the first time you have ever hosted a baby shower or the twentieth birthday party you’ve planned in five years. To help you stay organized (and sane!) as you plan the next special occasion, Big Dot of Happiness’ party-planning experts have created a printable party-planning checklist! Organized by week (8 weeks before the celebration, 2-3 weeks before the celebration, etc.), this checklist will be published one section at a time over the next five Saturdays. On Saturday, September 1, the checklist will be available in its entirety for you to print, laminate and consult every time you have a special event to plan.

Keep reading to view the first section of our party-planning checklist, then come back next Saturday for the next section!

For more party-planning tips and tricks, check out our Facebook page to view customer-submitted event photos and start gathering ideas for your next baby shower, birthday party, bridal shower, baptism or anniversary celebration!