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Birthday party planning timeline
Party day is only one day for having fun. Party planning is a whole lot of days for having fun. Get the party started from the moment you decide a date and enjoy the ride. We've prepared a fail-safe guide to ensure you don't end up racing around looking for matches while those naughty little guests sneak finger-scoops of icing off the cake.
Let the countdown begin.
- 4-8 weeks ahead
- 2-3 weeks out
- 1 week ahead
- 2-3 days ahead
- 1 day ahead
- 4-5 hours before guests arrive
- 1 hour before guests arrive
- During the party
- The day after
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