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How to Make a Cocktail Party?How to Make a Cocktail Party?Step 1Send out written invitations for large and formal affairs, telephone or E-mail for smaller ones. Include the nature of the party (cocktails), the occasion, if any, the date, and the beginning and ending times of the party.Step 2Make arrangements for a caterer and bartender if your party will be large (over 30 people),and your budget permits. Otherwise, prepare a cocktail menu and plan out how you will prepare everything ahead of time.Step 3For drinks, you may plan to have wine and beer, as well as supplies f0r several kinds of cocktails. Have non-alcoholic alternatives on hand as well, and be sure you'11 have enough iceStep 4Remove large pieces of furniture or clutter from the room you plan to hold the party in. Set up two large tables-one for drinks, the other for horsd, oeuvres-a good distance from each other or at opposite ends of the room,to cut down on traffic around them.Step 5Set up chairs and smaller tables around the room. Comfortable folding chairs and tables are adequate and easy to move around.Step 6Decorate with table linens, candles and simple floral arrangements. The complexity of the arrangements and quality of the linens should reflect the formality of the eventStep 7Ask your guests for their coats as soon as they enter and hang the coats on a coat rack in a coat closet.Step 8Tell your guests to help themselves to horsd,oeuvres. If there is no bartender, ask your guests what they would like to drink and serve them yourself.Step 9If it is necessary to address on the party, be sure to make the speech short.Step 10Have a few party games up your sleeve to break the ice and encourage your guests to mingle. |
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