Your countdown checklist
Work through each stage as your party gets closer — everything's grouped by how much time you've got left.
December is the busiest month in the diary for venues, caterers and DJs alike, so the earlier a task can be ticked off, the better. Working backwards from your party date in these four stages — 6+ weeks before, 2–3 weeks before, the week of and the day itself — helps you spread the workload and book the popular dates and suppliers before they're gone, rather than scrambling in the final fortnight.
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Quick guide
How to use the Christmas party planning checklist
- Work through the 6+ Weeks Before stage and tick each task as it is done.
- Move on to 2–3 Weeks Before, Week Of and Day Of as the party gets closer.
- Use Copy checklist, Print or Email this draft to myself to keep a record.
- Press Untick everything if you want to start a fresh list.
What it does
- 24 tasks across four countdown stages
- Tick tasks off as you go
- Copy the checklist as text
- Print or email a draft to yourself
- Untick everything to start over
Use it with
- Balloon & Decor Quantity Calculator – enter guest numbers, room size and decor style to get a rough guide to how many balloons, how much bunting and how much helium to order
- Invitation Wording Generator – pick a birthday or anniversary milestone and a formal, fun or heartfelt tone to get ready-to-use party invitation wording with placeholders to fill in
- Party Theme & Costume Idea Generator – choose your milestone and a vibe to get a party theme idea. Includes a dress code, colour palette and decor tips
- Late-Night Taxi & Minibus Planner – enter how many guests need a lift home and choose taxis, minibuses or a mix to see roughly how many vehicles to book
Tim’s tip
December Fridays and Saturdays go first, so book the venue and DJ before anything else. If your date is fixed, ask for a playlist chat in the week before so the music suits your crowd.
Made by Tim Daymond (Tinsel Tim). Tim has been a DJ since 1976 and has run Mobile Disco Network since 2013. He plays weddings and parties across Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire. He is a Norfolk County Council Trading Standards Trusted Trader (ID 0000457), a member of the NADJ and the winner of 23 independent awards.
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Free to use, no sign-up. Last reviewed 11 October 2026.
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Common questions
How far in advance should I book a Christmas party DJ or venue?
As early as you can — ideally by the "6+ weeks before" stage. December weekends are the most heavily booked dates of the year for venues, caterers and DJs, so the popular Fridays and Saturdays can be gone months ahead. Locking in your date and key suppliers first means everything else on the checklist can follow at a more relaxed pace.
What's included in the checklist?
24 tasks across four stages — from booking your venue, DJ and caterer, through invites, decorations and food orders, down to last-minute jobs on the day itself. It covers the planning essentials rather than every possible extra, so there's always room to add your own touches.
Does the checklist save my progress?
Not automatically — your ticks are only kept while the page stays open, so they won't be there if you close the tab or reload. Use "Copy checklist" or "Print" before you leave the page to keep a record of what you've done, then pick up where you left off next time.
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