1st birthday - about 5 weeks
2nd birthday - idea and first purchase about 11 months in advance, actual planning about 2 months in advance
3rd birthday - theme planned and purchased some items already, pinning like crazy, reserved room at children's museum (8 months until party)
Am I alone? Does anyone else plan way in advance?
Re: How far in advance do you start planning?
DS's birthday is in mid November but since I usually can't find nice partyware, favors and such here in Italy I start planning way in advance so if someone goes to the US or comes from there to visit, I can have them bring me the items I buy online on american sites; and since I start choosing themes so early then I also start planning decorations, food, location and such way early
I already have bought all the partyware, favors, deco and other stuff; chosen the date and location, made the guest list, have 2 cake designs I like, some food ideas and lots of other things on mind
For DD's first birthday next Jan. I've chosen the theme, guest list and have 2 possible locations
I love this board and I am mad I do not usually get to see it because I mobile bump. But to answer:
DS1's 1st birthday about 6 months out.
2nd birthday about 3 months out.
3rd birthday started last month so 3 months again.
DS2's just starting to think 8 months out.
I am planning to be less crazy the older they get since they will get more input!
For LOs December birthday, I reserved the venue in March. Our town is limited on nice places to host a party, so I knew we had to book early being so close to Christmas.
I have already decided on the theme and have begun making notes about decor and food, but have not started buying.
3-6 months out
I normally start planning a couple of months in advance and start buying things about a month - 6 weeks in advance. There is really no way to know if DS would still be into the same things 8 months ago, as he is now, so that is normally why I have waited.
Well, I started getting excited about planning a few months before I had DS....
I have less than 4 months left, and I still haven't picked a theme...I have the date set though...Maybe...haha.
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