My husband Dave and I went to a holiday party this past Saturday hosted by a well-known public servant and his family The hosts were clear in their invitation that it was an open house from 11-2 and a pot luck. While the hosts supplied the drinks (wine, beer,…
Last week my husband and his business partner hosted their quarterly get together (aka party) for a 100+ people. As another event planner and I were setting up the food we began discussing what we “like and don’t like” or “what works and what doesn’t work” when planning for the…
The holidays are getting near which means holiday parties are right around the corner! Are you thinking about having a holiday party this year or a New Year’s Eve celebration? What part of planning and hosting intimidates you the most? Will you host it at your home? Over the years…
So you want to have a party! What time of day will you be having your party? And are your guests expecting a meal? If your party starts or crosses a “normal” evening meal time your guests will be expecting a meal or “heavy hors d’oeuvres”. Today let’s focus on…
To Buy or to Rent – THAT is the question!! What types of items fall into this dilemma? Some examples – Outside heaters, generators, canopies, glassware, linens, serving dishes, chaffing dishes, tables, chairs, fire pits, lighting, audio visual, games, drink dispensers (for lemonade, ice tea, punch or water). You can…
Everyone who puts together a party or any type of event wants their event to be a success. Sometimes though things don’t go quite as you planned. One thing you are in control of is what food and how much food you plan for. If you are like me –…