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Every planning kit, checklist and spreadsheet you need, free
Any event
For any event
PDF + Excel
Ultimate Event Planning Kit
A start-to-finish planner for any event, plus a workbook that sets every due date from your event date.
Excel + CSV
Event Budget Spreadsheet
Every line item for any event, with estimate, quote and actual columns, balances due and cost per guest.
Excel + CSV
Guest List and RSVP Tracker
One row per invitation with RSVP, meal and thank-you dropdowns, and a summary tab that counts everything.
PDF + Excel + CSV
Seating Chart Planner
A printable seating guide plus a spreadsheet that shows open seats at every table as you assign guests.
Excel
Rental Order Calculator
Type your guest count and service style. Get chairs, tables, linens, plates, flatware, glasses and ice.
Excel + CSV
Vendor Comparison and Contact Tracker
Track 16 vendor types, deposits and balances, and score up to three quotes on terms, not just price.
PDF + Excel
Day-of Timeline and Run of Show
Sample run-of-show schedules for a party, a wedding and a corporate evening, with auto clock times.
PDF
Outdoor Event Weather Plan
Chicago seasons, tent decisions, rain, heat, wind and cold plans, and a go or no-go timeline.
PDF
Celebration of Life Planning Checklist
A gentle guide to gathering family and friends: venue, program, memory table and repast.
Parties
Parties
PDF
Birthday Party Planning Kit
For kids' parties and milestone birthdays from 1st to 90th: timeline, food amounts, games and budget.
PDF
Baby and Bridal Shower Planning Kit
Who hosts, timeline, games, menu amounts, budget and a gift tracker for thank-you notes.
PDF
Graduation Party Planning Kit
Open-house planning for the May and June crunch: timeline, food amounts, display table and rain plan.
PDF
Holiday Party Planning Kit
Office and home holiday parties from Friendsgiving to New Year's, with Chicago winter logistics.
PDF
Backyard Party Planning Kit
Measure your yard, size the party, and plan shade, power, restrooms, neighbors and cleanup.
Corporate & nonprofit
Corporate & nonprofit
Cultural celebrations
Cultural celebrations
PDF
Quinceañera Planning Kit
A 12-month plan for the Mass, reception, court of honor and padrinos, with a budget and worksheet.
PDF + Excel
South Asian Wedding Multi-Event Planner
Roka to reception: every event, headcount, outfit and rental, plus a guest list by event.
PDF
Bar and Bat Mitzvah Planning Kit
A 12 to 18 month plan for the service and the party, with kids and adult zones and a budget.
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