• Prepare a menu (it can even be set at each place setting.)
• Prepare a shopping list including food, prizes and decorations.
• Create a guest list making a chart.  Include fields like: Mailed invitation, RSVP (Yes/No), Thank You Note Sent.
• Have planned activities and games.
• Have an party agenda.  It can even be laid out on each place setting which could include a thank you and we're looking forward to seeing you are the wedding message.

Food Thoughts

• When it comes to recipes, spring ingredients need little to enhance their innate appeal. The inclusion of certain key ingredients assures an enticing, well-rounded menu. Egg, fruit, and bread dishes are those most expected. And don't forget to toast your gathering with fun and fancy beverages, such as tropical mimosas.
• Add a personalized printed menu, which is easy to produce on a computer.

Decorating Tips

• Create a festive table setting without spending too much time or money, using simplicity as your key for both recipe selection and tabletop design. With white as a backdrop, the vivacious colors of the seasonal recipes stand out against swags and tablecloths.
• Centerpieces of potted plants in low containers leave ample room for cross-table conversation.
• For the table, a name card propped up in colored marbles in a white wire-mesh basket is an inspired place marker for each guest.
• Fold napkins to create an elegant setting.

General Tips

• Service can be kept basic with a combination of sit-down and buffet styles to keep the party in motion and to encourage mixing and mingling.
• A casual, breezy setting stimulates relaxed conversation.
• Don't forget the music!  This really makes the party festive.