Who's On The Guest List?

When planning a party, keep in mind the guest list is an essential part of your party's success. Of course everyone will come for the fun, food and your great company. However, another reason they will come, is the idea of meeting new people and expanding their social circle.

Try your best to invite an interesting mix of people. You can do this by putting time into expanding your own social circle and inviting individuals that are lively and social.You also want to remember to invite the right mix of people. Invite people that will gel instead of individuals you know will clash. It won't hurt to invite that one controversial guest that will intrigue everyone.

However, do not push the limits too much because your ultimate goal is for everyone to enjoy themselves.Last, keep in mind that you should invite the right people to the right party. You don't want to invite a group of party animals to a tea party. Think about your demographic and plan accordingly.

What's On The Menu?

Choosing a menu for an event is not always an easy task. There are many aspects to take into consideration when deciding what to serve for your event. Some important points to consider are:

• Who is on the guest list?
• Are there any special eating request?
• What is the theme of the party?
• Location, Location, Location!

Before creating a menu for an event, you want to make sure you think about your guests. If the event is a birthday for a 10 year old, you don't want to serve complicated, gourmet dishes. However, you don't want to serve too many sweets either. Another thing to consider with regards to your event is your guests. If it is a singles event, you don't want to serve foods with lots of garlic or that require a lot of maintenance making it hard to mingle. Give the individuals you will be serving serious consideration and plan accordingly.

You will also want to find out ahead of time if there are any special eating requests. The larger the group the more likely you will find a vegetarian on your guest list. You also want to make sure none of your guests are allergic to some of the things you may serve. It is a good idea to have alternative dishes but you also want to make sure you are informed.

Another thing to consider when planning your menu is the theme of the party. As a general rule, you wouldn't serve caviar at a Super Bowl party. You also wouldn't want to serve pigs in a blanket at a black tie event unless it was requested. You don't want to go overboard analyzing a menu. Just keep in mind some general rules and concepts. For example, it is probably safe to assume that you don't want to serve Chinese food if are planning a Cinco de Mayo event or feature the red wine at a white-themed party.

Lastly, when you are planning an event, you have to consider location. You don't want to serve items that may ruin surfaces or are difficult to clean. For example, while you want to maintain flexibility, you don't want to serve items with food coloring because those items may stain your carpet.

Who's On Your Guest List

When planning a party, keep in mind the guest list is an essential part of your party's success. Of course everyone will come for the fun, food and your great company. However, another reason they will come, is the idea of meeting new people and expanding their social circle.

Try your best to invite an interesting mix of people. You can do this by putting time into expanding your own social circle and inviting individuals that are lively and social.

You also want to remember to invite the right mix of people. Invite people that will gel instead of individuals you know will clash. It won't hurt to invite that one controversial guest that will intrigue everyone. However, do not push the limits too much because your ultimate goal is for everyone to enjoy themselves.

Last, keep in mind that you should invite the right people to the right party. You don't want to invite a group of party animals to a tea party. Think about your demographic and plan accordingly.