An experienced hosts rules for low-stress party planning.
It relies on three principles that are both easy to remember and execute.
When It Comes to Food, Plan More of Less
Menu planning is my favorite part of hosting!
Simply Recipes / Sabrina Tan
But it’s also really easy to get carried away with creating elaborate meals with multiple courses.
Cull down your ideas and focus on serving just a few things.
Be strategic and only make the dishes with the most impact.
Alison Bickel
This helps you save money, avoid overly ambitious prep, and keep guests from feeling overwhelmed, too.
Let your guests know what they can expect right from the start.
These requests arent demandingthey actually reduce anxiety for your guests, too.
Claudia Cash
Once guests arrive, verify they know what to do with themselves (Pour yourself the signature drink!
Grab a party hat!).
ensure there is an empty space for gifts.
Matt Armendariz
I like to put out a basket or bowl for cards, too.
Matt Armendariz
3.
A party rule can look like a thesis statement for an essay.
