i'm a believer that inspiration should be shared, not kept to one's self... that i'll be a better consultant if a share my decorating, styling, and entertaining tips to help inspire Y-O-U.
so with that, i'd like to introduce to you entertain-tips. up first, your guests.
GUESTS...
entertaining to me, is always about the GUESTS. your event isn't necessarily about them, but without them you wouldn't be having much of a party.. so make them feel that.
whether it's the charming details of your decorations, the fabulous edibles that make their mouth's water, the background music that has them dancing, or the games played that inspire endless laughter... keep their interest peaked. give them something to talk about, to cherish, and to remember far after your party is done.
a few examples of how to put this into motion...
- goodie bag...of sorts. whether it's a homemade cookie or a cd loaded with your current favorites, send your guests home with a memento of your night.
- what would YOU do? at a dinner party, include a tabletopic's (or homemade version) at each place setting to kick-start conversation. **this works especially well when not everybody knows each other.
- they're playing our song. slip a few "one hit wonders" or "oldies but goodies" into your music playlist for the evening. not everyone may like the song, but they make for great conversation.
- say cheese! polaroid cameras are always a fun way to capture memories. take snapshots throughout your event and either pass them out to guests as they leave or take it a step further and snail mail one or two snapshots to each guest thanking them for making your event so special.
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