Laid-Back Party Planner
The basics of entertaining, from how much to serve to stress-free party ideas.
Easy Entertaining Tips
The Best Frozen Hors d'Oeuvres
These crisp, flavorful―and easy―appetizers leave you free to enjoy the party.
Stress-Less Dinner Party
Follow these easy steps to pull together a delicious dinner for eight.
30 Tips for Easy Outdoor Entertaining
When the weather warms and your parties move outdoors, try these simple ideas.
Photo: Rob Howard
Outdoor Bar Supplies and Serveware
Prep your entertaining space with picks built for the great outdoors.
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60-Second Centerpieces
Transform your table with these simple yet beautiful arrangements.
Photo: RealSimple.com
Throw a Mexican Fiesta
A laid-back south-of-the-border bash can be your passport to fun.
Photo: Quentin Bacon
More Party Ideas
How to Host a Wine Tasting Party
How to Host a Cheese Party
7 Dynamite Beverage Dispensers
10 Party DipsEasy Entertaining
12 Top Entertaining Questions, Answered
With some easy planning, you can host a party and keep your cool.
What’s Your Outdoor Entertaining Style?
Are you a laid back host or the over-the-top perfectionist? Take our fun quiz to find out what your party-planning says about
you.
Party Planning Checklist
These think-ahead steps from professional party planners will help you enjoy your party as much as your guests.
- Make an invitation list. For a large cocktail party, invite 20 percent more people than you can fit, since typically only 70 percent to 80 percent of invitees attend.
- Decide on a theme, if you want one. Make, buy, or borrow any decorations or music you may need to fit the theme.
- Send invitations. Mail, e-mail, even phone invites are all acceptable.
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