Preparing for A's 3rd Birthday: Updates

Ok, when I said that the venue was fixed in my earlier post, I meant that we already sourced for a venue which met our requirements and had tentatively booked it. It was a "tentative booking" and not a "confirmed booking", not yet. We actually happily slacked for many weeks and only did the final step to get the procedures done on this Monday. So, now the venue was finally confirmed!

Too much time was spent on the venue but the venue (and its restrictions) actually helped us determine quite the following things quite easily:

1. The date of the event - There was only one date where the venue was available, so we took that day.

2. The caterer - We could only choose from a list of selected caterers. Though there were many choices, there were none that caught our eye except for one whose sister company is the one we wanted all along. Fortunately, the caterer agreed to serve us with their sister company's menu.

3. The time of the event - Now, this was not good for they had only two fixed slots. We opted to pay additional to start the party 2 hours earlier.

4. The decoration - Minimal decorations could be done in the hall. We were left with very limited choices of decorations. I'm currently working on it. I've found two sources and is waiting for the price of one to come in so that I could compare between the two.

5. The type of activities that could be done within the premises were also very restricted. We managed to negotiate with them on something that fits our theme. DC is working on this now. He's found a few suppliers and is deciding on which one to take.

The theme has long been decided. So, I worked along the theme and created an invitation card to send out to our guests. And, the card is done yesterday and okayed by DC today! :)

Next step would be to send out the invites, order a cake, and start buying favors for the guests. And, we will also get another set of favors for the celebration at A's childcare centre! 2.5 weeks more! Busy Busy!

The To do list:
1. Decide on a theme.
2. Decide on the date and time of event.
3. Source for posible venues.
4. Decide on a venue.
5. Compile guests list.
6. Create invitation card.
7. Send out invites.
8. Confirm attendance.
9. Decide on activities for the kids.
10. Buy/make decorations.
11. Order birthday cake.
12. Buy party favors.
13. Shop for Birthday suit.
14. Prepare birthday present.
15. Send reminders a few days before.


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