Things that can be done weeks in advance.

Decide on a co-host and/or volunteers to help with the party.

Get together with the guest of honor regarding the date and time for the party.

Choose a location for the party.

Choose a theme for the party.

Make or purchase invitations

Assemble a guest list and address and mail invitations

Plan a menu and figure out what can be made ahead and placed in the freezer.

Make or purchase place cards.

Create, purchase, borrow or rent decorations.

Purchase and wrap your gift

Decide what you will wear to the party.

Things that can be done 1 to 2 weeks in advance.

Place order with your florist.

Call any guests who have not responded to the invitation to see if they are coming.

Based on the responses to the invitations, start filling out the name tage and place cards.

Wrap your own gift for the shower so that you don't forget and leave this until the day of the party.

Assemble and clean all crystal, china, silver, linene, etc.