Dinner party nerves - check!

We are going over to our friends house tonight to cook them dinner. Usually, we would just have them come here, but unfortunately, one of them is deathly allergic to cats, but the problem comes from the fact that she plays with them anyways! So, we have our meal planned out (5 courses, no less) and I've only got 3 more shops to hit up, 4 more dishes to prep, one cake to figure out transport for, and then the simple task of getting ready. No sweat. *Cue panic!*

Unfinished cake that is a lot taller than anticipated!