Hosting a dinner party? While this may seem like a daunting task, the perfect dinner party is achievable with a little planning and preparation. Make your next dinner party a smashing success with these four tips.
1. First thing's first: Invite people you believe will get along amicably. While the food might be brilliant, the conversation should be equally enjoyable.
2. Background music is a great way to fill in the gaps at a party when mouths are busy chewing. Make a killer playlist ahead of time, and watch how it inspires the evening.
3. Ask a friend you trust for help. Put them in charge of picking up extra bags of ice or stocking up on supplies you don’t have time to run out and purchase yourself.
4. Planning ahead is essential to a perfect dinner. Familiarizing yourself with recipes, preparing dishes beforehand and having a flow to the meal will keep everyone, and you, happy.
6 Rules for a Successful Dinner Party [My Home Ideas]
101 Party Dos & Donts [House Beautiful]
How to Host a Dinner Party so Everyone Enjoys It [Lettuce Eat Kale]
Do’s and Don’ts of Hosting a Dinner Party [Rue Magazine]
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