DELEGATING TASKS

Depending on your nature, you might want a lot of help or you might not. My advice is to find several people willing to help you and based on how much you trust them to follow through, hand out assigned tasks. Here are some of the things you are going to need to remember as the big day approaches:

+ Keeping Track of RSVP's

When you send out invitations, whether they are e-mail or by regular mail, make sure to ask for your guests to RSVP. Write down those that do and check them off of your list. Cross out who isn't coming, and contact anyone who hasn't answered for an affirmative decision. This will help you know how many people are coming for certain. 

Plan your food for more people than will be there.

+ Purchasing food / fixing it

This is something your roommate, sister, or mom can help you with. Have two people go to the store for larger lists, and one for smaller lists. Divide up the cost between the bridesmaids (I'm assuming you're the maid of honor, since they normally host such parties) if possible. Keep track of all the food, where it is, and what you plan to do with it, then ask someone to help you fix it.

+ Which gift was from whom?

Most brides send out thank you notes for all gifts received, but it can be difficult remembering who gave them what. Delegate someone to make a note of which girl gave her what, so they can be properly thanked later, then make sure the bride has a copy before she leaves.

+ Clean-up

Ask someone beforehand if they will remain and help you clean up, or bribe your brother to do it.