Art_Of_Entertaining_2016
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Planning Tips<br />
PLACE SETTINGS & GLASSWARE<br />
<strong>Entertaining</strong> is the celebration of something fun or special. With that said, if all possible please refrain from using paper products such as<br />
plates for entertaining. Make you guest feel special! China is as always elegant and should be used for formal dinner and cocktail parties.<br />
Glass and ceramic plates are great for less formal events, and making the selection eclectic is a great way to bring color to your table.<br />
Try mixing an array of colored or printed plates for luncheons or buffets. Be sure to have plenty of serving trays. These again can be of<br />
different sizes and materials from ceramic, glass, and silver.<br />
LINENS<br />
Again the linen selection can be determined by the theme of the event or party. It is always best to cover your dining table and buffet table<br />
with linens. More formal affairs will require linen napkins as well, but for cocktail parties festive or themed paper cocktail napkins are<br />
suitable. Don’t be afraid to introduce color to your table as well. A fabulous bold colored table linen will make those plain white plates<br />
look amazing and stylish too!<br />
SERVEWARE<br />
Depending on how much you entertain there are several types<br />
of serveware that you may want to collect. It also makes you<br />
look like a queen when you know which wine goes into which<br />
glass. Here are some tips for you!<br />
GLASSWARE<br />
Chardonnay Glasses: Use these for white wines including<br />
Chardonnay, Chablis, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Grigio and Vlongier<br />
Cabernet Glasses: Uses these for Cabernet, bordeaux,<br />
Cabernet Franc, Merlot<br />
Pino Glasses: use these for Pinot Noir, Burgundy, Barbera, Barolo<br />
Champagne glasses: Use for your ladies welcome drink, champagne and Prosecco<br />
Tips: Have a decorative bowl for the wine charms. It makes it fun for everyone to pick out their own. Also, if you are serving several wines<br />
create a sheet of paper with the name of the wine and tasting notes. Guests will love to take it home and talk about what you served that<br />
night. You can pull them right from the vineyard website (along with a picture of the bottle).<br />
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