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Planning Tips
must do Planning tips
1. Pick a Theme! This allows everything else to flow from style of event, menu selections, time, and decorations.
2. Make a guest list! The size of the party should be decided early, leaving time for changes to the venue or arrangements for anything extra
such as table & chair rentals, or even additional china and glassware.
3. Don’t Wait to the Last Minute! Start early with shopping for things you need, especially invitations. Last minute stress is not a guest
you want at your party.
4. Plan the Menu! Keep with the theme and the style of the event whether formal or informal, your food selections should reflect
the theme.
5. Invite Early! Although there will be times that you will be unable to follow proper etiquette, always try to allow your guest enough time
to make arrangements to make your event.
6. The Little Things Matter! Be sure the week of the party to do final checks on all the details, especially any rentals or deliveries such as floral
arrangements or centerpieces. Avoid “surprises”! If hiring staff be sure that all details and expectations are agreed upon and finalized.
7. Ready to Enjoy! Be sure the day of your party or event is stress free. Try to be prepared well in advance to the point that you can find time
to prep yourself! After reading this book, you may be so well prepared and organized that you will find yourself enjoying some pamper
time so when your guest arrive you will be looking as amazing as the event itself!
DETAILS...DETAILS...DETAILS
Use your imagination! Look through the different menu ideas in this book as well as recipes at the end of the book. Also, take out your
other Gluten Free/Grain Free books and combine your favorite recipes. I like to stick to a theme so there is a nice flow from all of my
dishes. Also, decide on a menu that you are comfortable with cooking and then being able to manage while also entertaining your guests.
Don’t decide to test recipes for a party..
Now that you have the number of guests, arrival time and menu let’s start filling in the details. What is going to make your guests feel
at home. Do they all know each other or is this a mixture of friends and family. If this is a formal or casual party let your guests know in
advance on the invitation.
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