How Important Is The Food.........

........Very Important.  Food is an important part of any celebration.  It can unite, reinforce, and help maintain a shared characteristic among a group of people.

Choosing the right menu for a special event can be just as important as choosing a location. Food can communicate a theme, convey a feeling or set the mood of an entire night. Taking great care in planning a menu shows your guests how much you appreciate them, and a great meal can help make a special day even more memorable.

Planning portions is very important when catering your own event.  Plan that half of your guests will want to go back for seconds. If you know that one dish will be a favorite, be sure to make extra. Keep in mind that the larger the variety, the more people you will please. 

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You can't go wrong with a good salad

  

The serving dish you choose helps make 

a good presentation

 

When serving sushi it is important to know the source

 

Be sure to include a dish that 

everyone knows & loves

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Dinner Party Extras

 While a large get-together of family & friends can make for an entertaining evening, an intimate dinner party is a great way to mingle and spend quality time visiting with each of your guests. You also have more creative choices when designing a smaller party. You can easily incorporate fun themes, unusual settings, and mouth-watering menus.

Will your party be casual or formal? What kind of food will you serve? How many guests will you have?  Will there be a theme?  Will you seat your guests at the dining room table or will there be other seating options?

Think about the number of guest you are inviting.  Dinner parties usually occur in your home, which mean the size of your table is going to determine the amount of people you invite. Don’t forget comfort, you do not want to squeeze in an extra chair and your guests end up eating in awkward positions.

Personal touches like handmade invitations will spark your guests’ curiosity and they will be sure to put your dinner date on their calendar. Also, your party does not have to be formal to incorporate place cards; another personal touch that your guests will be sure to love.  

Your menu will be one of the most important components of your event.  No one knows your guests the way you do so make sure there’s something that will appeal to everyone’s palate.  Whether you are preparing the meal yourself or having it catered the food you serve should be nothing short of perfection. 

The table setting, music, and décor should reflect the theme of the evening as well as your taste.  Here, you can be as creative as you want formally or casual.  However, do not go overboard and your décor becomes the focal point of the evening.  Adding extra touches to your home and your table will show the importance you put on your guests and the event.  Give your guests something to enjoy but remember the purpose the dinner party. 

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Outdoor Entertaining

The idle days of summer are fast approaching its end and so are your last chances at outdoor entertaining.  Summertime is perfect for relaxing with your friends and families over picnics, barbeques and outdoor parties.

The key to having a fun and functional outdoor event is to take the indoors out.  This means giving up the paper plates, cups, bowls and plastic flatware.  Take this opportunity to unveil your creative side and be daring with your table setting.   

Use all the items you would use in your dining room.  Mix up your fine china with chunky glasses or to add some pizzazz to your table use your crystal stemware with your casual dinnerware. Another great idea is to mix up your glassware for a variation of height and color presentation.  Get rid of those plastic table covers and use linen tablecloths and napkins. 

If it’s an evening event and it starts to get chilly bring your guests together with cozy seating around a fireplace or fire pit.  You can always add throws, pillows, and scarves for a little pop of color.  Last but definitely not least, to make your guests feel welcome candlelight, place cards, and a beautiful centerpiece says you took the time.

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 Create cozy seating around a firepit to help make a chilly night 

warm and welcoming

 

An attractive table always demands attention

 

Have fun and mix & match decorative folding chairs

 Try these flame & propane patio heaters for cool nights with bigger crowds.

  Adding pops of color brings out your guests entertaining experience

 

An outdoor area rug can make you feel like you're sitting 

at your dining room table. 

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What About The Details?

Getting married, it’s in the details; having a dinner party, it’s in the details; planning a baby or bridal shower, the details count.  No matter what type of event you’re planning, it’s all in the details.

The details are not the reason for your event but they do bring a special touch that makes it more enjoyable.  A napkin ring, a flower on a staircase, or the placement of your escort cards; the smallest element can put the biggest smile on your guests face.  

Personal touches allow your guests to see the special attention you put into making your event memorable.

Ever thought about making a paper napkin ring with the menu on it?  

Perfect for the DIY bride.

A flower on each stair can make the long walk enjoyable.

 Anything can be used as a napkin ring.  

Think outside the box and remember, they don't have to match.

A Ring Pillow is the norm.  What about sending your rings down the aisle on a special book, journal, 

or family bible.   A unique idea that will only cost you the price of a spool of ribbon.

 

This wine cork escort card can easily be used for any type of wine themed event.

For your next dinner party think color.  It will make a bold statement about you 

and the evening, and it looks good too.

Even the simplest dinner table can still have punch and personality. 

Show your guests that you care.  Add more than flowers; a sign with a 

special message and some candles can make your guests really feel welcome. 

A flower made of cupcake holders and straws can be a nice crafts project 

for that special little someone's birthday party.

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