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THE PARTY PLANNING STUDIO

A lovely party.
A plan you can follow.

Start with an invitation you love. Keep the guest count, spending and little things to do in one place.

Start my free party planFind my theme

Free starter tools. No account needed. Invitations and guided Builders are separate purchases.

QDP original Silly Goose baby shower invitation with geese, daisies and pink ribbon
Start with the paper. Let the details follow.

A LITTLE STRUCTURE GOES A LONG WAY

Where would you like to start?

Choose the paper

Compare editable Canva invitations, website invitations and coordinated stationery. See what is available and what each purchase includes.

Find my invitation

Settle the essentials

Estimate food, track RSVPs, set a spending limit and keep a short list of jobs. Save a private copy on your own device.

Use the free tools

Get a guided plan

Existing Birthday, Bridal Shower and Christmas Builders connect your answers to a more detailed event plan.

Explore the Builders

ONE DECISION AT A TIME

Good advice, with a stopping point.

Explore 29 complete birthday, bridal shower and Christmas guides from The Short Plan, now alongside your QDP invitations.

Read the free planning guides

THE INVITATION IS THE STARTING POINT

Two more worlds to make your own.

FROM INVITATION TO CELEBRATION

Find a world for your party.

Real QDP designs, coordinating colors and practical ideas. Check each listing for the pieces included.

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FOR WHEN YOU WANT MORE OF THE FIGURING OUT DONE

One occasion. A connected plan.

Guided plans from The Short Plan, alongside QDP invitations. Buy securely on Payhip, then follow your purchase email to open your private Builder.

Little Kid Birthday

For children roughly ages 3–6. Choose the $15 fillable PDF or the $25 private Builder with the PDF included. The Builder covers one party for approximately 90 days.

See the birthday options

Bridal Shower

$39 for the private Builder and included planning PDF. Connect guest count, food, budget, helpers and shower-day timing.

Plan a bridal shower

Christmas

$29 for a private seasonal Builder and 32-page PDF. Bring gifts, gatherings, food and deadlines into one plan.

Plan Christmas

THE FINISHING TOUCHES

Use what you have.
Choose what earns its place.

Your theme page includes a practical supply list. Start by borrowing serving pieces and choosing one focal point. Only add the decorations that help the party feel like yours.

Get the free printable kit

Something a little different?

Tell us about a theme you cannot find. Prepare a clear custom-design brief before requesting a quote on Etsy.

Request a custom theme

A request does not place an order. Scope, price and timing are agreed before payment.

How much food will you need?

Choose brunch or lunch, a grazing table, or cake and punch. The original Short Plan shower calculator is now here at QDP.

Use the free shower food calculator