How to Host the Perfect Party

Choose what type of party you are

having. If it is a sit-down party, opt for a

printed invitation. If you choose to go

towards informal, an email or e-vite is

acceptable. This sets your mood and

allows your invitees to get a better idea

of what to wear to the occasion. Even

pick a theme if it makes it easier to put

together a menu and guests.

Send Out Invitations

Start preparing for the party 1-2 days prior

to the event. CLEAN! Remove ornaments

and decorations so that the space looks

and feels more open. Know what recipes

you are making and make as many of

them the day before if the food will keep

for a day. Purchasing food is completely

acceptable too, especially when it comes

to dessert. Also, make sure that there is

enough seating for everyone if it is a sit-

down. If not, provide at least one chair for

every two people, which will encourage

walking around and mingling.

Prepare

Make sure you have all the supplies

you need and even extra, including

dinnerware, cups, ice, and toilet paper.

Start getting ready so that you are

done 30-45 minutes before guests are

supposed to arrive. This will prevent

you from stressing out being caught

with a towel on your head when guests

arrive. If not a formal party, make sure

you have trash bags in a designated

area away from the guests.

Keep Preparing

Decorating the location of the party is

always something that can be done

early. If it is a formal party, select

candles and mellow music. On the day

of the party, set out drinks and

appetizers for when guests first start

arriving.

Decorate

Make sure everyone feels comfortable. The first guests experience is

the awkward time because they might or might not know each other.

Seek out shy people and introduce them to others. Have a conversation

with them so they can find something in common before leaving them

on their own. Make sure you are the social butterfly of the event.

Wander around and talk to each person so that everyone feels

important. Let your personality shine through!

Let the Party Begin!

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