Event Checklist

Planning a successful event takes a combination of thoughtful planning and a reliable partner like Aviator Event Rentals. To help ease the stress than can accompany planning your event, we've developed this brief event planning checklist. Review it with as many of the primary participants in your event as possible for the best outcome.

To print this checklist, download the form. And as always, if you have any more specific questions, please call us at (518) 758-9333.

Decisions To Make

  1. Occasion/theme
  2. Location
  3. Date/time
  4. Guest list/number of guests
  5. Create the menu
  6. Choose the cake/dessert
  7. Decide what beverages to offer
  8. Will there be an open bar? 
  9. Decorations
  10. Table Centerpieces – will you need a florist?
  11. Party Favors

Things To Do

  1. Mail or evite your guests
  2. Hire a caterer/bartender
  3. Determine Entertainment – live music or DJ
  4. Select photographer/videographer 

What Equipment Is Needed?

  1. Tent – size, sides
  2. Tables
  3. Chairs
  4. Linens (colors)
  5. Table Settings
  6. Dishes
  7. Glassware
  8. Silverware
  9. Catering Equipment
  10. Ice Tables
  11. Stoves
  12. Coolers
  13. Wine
  14. Tubs
  15. Garbage Cans
  16. Food Warmer
  17. Chafing Dishes
  18. Serving Utensils
  19. Fans and/or Heaters
  20. Paper Products
  21. Plates
  22. Cups
  23. Napkins
  24. Utensils
  25. Table Covers
  26. Miscellaneous Equipment
  27. Lighting
  28. Dance Floor
  29. Stage
  30. Bounce House

After Event

  1. Thank you cards
  2. Thank you gifts

More Questions? Call Us at (518) 758-9333