Not sure where to begin when party planning? Well, this is a good start.

Theme is a crucial first step because depending on the theme you might want to adjust your location. Inside vs outside, fancy vs. rustic, etc.

With theme and location in place it's now time to think about your budget. I don't mean you have to get super specific (unless you have a tight budget, in which this is the exact spot to get down to the granular detail), but think about what matters to you? Where do you want to invest your money? Do you want a beautiful backdrop or do you want to have the food catered?

Snag this friendly party budget planner here. This free download will help you think through your options and set realistic goals.

Now that you have your theme picked out. It's time to pick a location and set a budget.