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Marcus NilssonThe basics of entertaining, from how much to serve to stress-free party ideas.
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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.
How To: Make A Cosmopolitan
Every good hostess should master one great cocktail recipe, and tasty cosmopolitans are always impressive crowd-pleasers. Follow this quick technique and your guests will be raising a glass to you in no time. Cheers!
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