Your bridal shower task planner

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Your bridal shower task planner

Assign one person to each task. These dates are starting points for a home gathering; supplier deadlines and travelling guests may need a longer lead time.

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24 tasks with suggested timing, owners and completion checks
DoneWhenTaskOwnerFinished when
6 to 8 weeks beforeB01Ask the guest of honor about the format, guest list and activities.Preferences are written down.
6 to 8 weeks beforeB02Agree on a spending limit and who is paying for each part.Contributions and a reserve are agreed.
6 to 8 weeks beforeB03Choose a date that works for the guest of honor and essential guests.One date is confirmed.
6 to 8 weeks beforeB04Check the room, seats, bathroom access and weather alternative.The space works for the proposed guest count.
6 to 8 weeks beforeB05Confirm the guest list with the guest of honor.Each person is intentionally included.
6 weeks beforeB06Collect invitation contact details and check names.The contact list is ready to use.
6 weeks beforeB07Choose the menu format and check order or cancellation deadlines.Supplier cutoffs and a fallback are recorded.
6 weeks beforeB08Set the RSVP deadline before food and rental counts become final.The last reply date allows time to follow up.
6 weeks beforeB09Send invitations with the address, timing and RSVP contact.Every intended guest has been contacted.
3 weeks beforeB10List the plates, chairs, linens and serving pieces already available.Borrowing and purchase gaps are visible.
3 weeks beforeB11Choose one optional activity with the guest of honor.Rules, supplies and participation choices are ready.
2 weeks beforeB12Follow up with guests who have not replied.Replies and unresolved invitations are separated.
2 weeks beforeB13Confirm food preferences and access arrangements privately.Agreed arrangements reach only the people who need them.
At the supplier cutoffB14Confirm final food and equipment numbers.Confirmed guests and hosts are included in the count.
1 week beforeB15Assign food pickup, setup, welcome and cleanup to named people.Each job has one owner and a backup.
1 week beforeB16Walk through the arrival and serving route.Guests can reach seats and drinks without crossing the kitchen.
1 week beforeB17Write the day-of schedule and share only the relevant jobs.Each helper knows where and when to arrive.
2 days beforeB18Print or write the menu, activity sheets and place cards.Names, quantities and printer margins have been checked.
At the agreed weather checkpointB19Choose the indoor or outdoor arrangement and notify guests of changes.One clear plan is in use.
The day beforeB20Confirm orders, borrowed items and the person collecting each one.Pickup times and contact details are written down.
The day beforeB21Label serving pieces and prepare only food suitable for advance storage.Each dish has its equipment and storage plan.
Before guests arriveB22Check the entry, bathroom, drinking water, seating and food service.The space is ready for the first arrival.
After the gatheringB23Share cleanup, store food appropriately and collect borrowed items.The room is reset and returns are grouped.
The next dayB24Return borrowed pieces and pass any gift notes to the guest of honor.Returns and follow-up responsibilities are complete.

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