In Style Parties: The Complete guide to Easy, Elegant Entertaining is a one-stop guide to making every event stylish and personal.
In Style Parties includes how to:
- stock the bar and serve cocktails
- navigate a wine shop and choose the best beer
- plan a menu and feed a crowd
- plan the timetable and shop efficiently
- select music and décor to accompany the party theme
Some of the nation's top celebrity party planners provide guides for theme parties such as:
- dinner parties
- holiday parties
- occasions and theme parties
- summer parties
and more than 100 listings of the best food, bar and décor resources from around the country.
Contents
Introduction
The Basics
- The Invitations
- The Bar
- The Food
- The Table
- The Décor
- The Hostess
The Parties
- Dinner Parties: Spring Dinner. Early Autumn Supper. Mediterranean Dinner.
- Holdiay Parties: Thanksgiving Dinner. Holiday Cocktail Party. New Year's Eve Supper. Halloween Cocktail Buffet.
- Occasions and Theme Parties: Super Bowl Party. Oscar Party. Game Night. Afternoon Spa Party. Baby Shower. Birthday Dinner Party.
- Summer Parties: Backyard Luau. backyard Barbecue. Tuscan Dinner.
The Resources
The Party Planners
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