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TVC'S
PARTY HINT PARADE
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Planning
Your Summer Celebration
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45 DAY COUNTDOWN |
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45: |
Plan your theme.
Holidays make it easy--IT is the theme!
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44: |
Review your budget.
Your budget will determine what type of
party to have, how elaborate and the
number of guests.
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43: |
Inventory:
Take stock of space, seating, serving
equipment, utensils, flatware, dishes,
glassware and lighting. This will help
you to decide what you must rent or
purchase and how much of your budget
will be used up.
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42: |
Agenda:
Briefly outline the activities and menu
for the party. This will help you to
decide how sophisticated or how casual
the affair will be and also help to
decide what mix of guests to invite.
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40: |
Prepare
a guest list:
Generally, summer parties are more
casual affairs. That doesn't mean you
can't be the host of a formal event
mixing Sousa and fireworks.
But, keep in mind: |
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- You are not
obligated to invite all of your
friends to all of your parties.
- Similar
lifestyles and tastes mix the best.
- Include a
variety of adult ages and
occupations.
- Decide if you
are including children or not. Say
so on the invitation.
- Review you list
to be sure that for each guest you
have invited
an equal number of the talkative
mixers and vise versa.
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35: |
Purchase
Invitations:
Select invitations that reflect the mood
and theme of your party (formal,
casual, whimsical, etc.). Also, purchase
any matching or coordinating
accessories at the same time.
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34: |
Address
Invitations: |
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- Be sure all
important information is included in
the invitation.
Guests need to know what to expect:
Date, time (from/to);
Place (address, city location); Type
(cocktail, babecue, dinner,
buffet, etc.); Expected dress
(casual, black tie, etc.); Children
welcome, what to bring (if
anything--towels, sun protection,
side
dish...); RSVP (date and phone
number); Special activities
(pool party, backyard cookout,
fireworks under the stars...).
- Address the
envelope in such a way as to give
the first hint of
what to expect; for example: Mr.
& Mrs. Brown or George and
Martha Brown & family.
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30: |
Mail
Invitations
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25: |
- Prepare a menu
- Make a list of
every
item needed to prepare the menu.
Cross off
the items you have on hand.
- Prepare a
shopping list and keep it with you.
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24: |
Decorations
and Accessories: |
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- Make a list of
all items, other than food, needed
for the party.
Place an "X" next to the items you
have. Place an arrow ("~~>")
next to any items you need to rent
or order.
- Make a shopping
list of all items you need to
purchase.
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21: |
Orders
and Rentals: |
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- Call and make
arrangements for any rental items
you may need
(tent, chairs, large grill, glasses,
china, chafing dishes, portable
bar, etc.).
- Call florists,
caterers, bakeries, food suppliers
and place orders.
Make arrangements for deliveries.
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Day
20-
Day 8: |
Nonperishables: |
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- Purchase all
nonperishable foods and decorations
whenever and
wherever possible. Avoid last minute
shopping.
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7: |
Cleaning:
Begin any necessary heavy cleaning such
as windows, drapes, furniture.
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6 : |
RSVP:
Call everyone you haven't heard from to
determine final guest count.
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5 : |
Deliveries:
Call florist, rental company, bakery,
caterer, etc. to remind and
verify the date and time.
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| Day
4 : |
Shopping: |
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- Review shopping
lists
- Purchase all
remaining decorations and
non-perishables TODAY!
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3 : |
Furnishings: |
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- Arrange
lighting
- Rearrange
furniture
- Remove
collectibles and delicate items from
party area
- Clean the
bathrooms, entries, party area and
all the knooks/crannies
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2 : |
Final
Shopping: |
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- Purchase all
meats, dairy, fruits and vegetables
- Accept all
deliveries
- Bake and cook
all items that can be prepared ahead
of time.
Freeze if possible.
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Most
Active Prep Day: |
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- Bake
- Chop, slice,
dice, puree, thaw, cut pre-cook
- Decorate
- Prepare dishes,
glassware, silver
- Clean kitchen
- Sweep, vacuum,
clean floors
- Select music
- Arrange flowers
and centerpieces
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PARTY
DAY----
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| 6
Hours: |
Finish
food except for last minute meats
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| 5
Hours: |
Set up
for, and chill, beverages
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| 4
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Tidy
up work areas
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| 3
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Set
out equipment and utensils (plates,
dishes, silver, crystal)
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| 2
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Stop!
The next hour must
be your alone--this is vital! |
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- Bathe,
moisturize, etc. (20 min.)
- Lie down with a
thin slice of cucumber over each eye
(20 min.)
- Fix hair,
makeup (10 min.)
- Dress (10 min.)
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| 1
Hour: |
- Set out snacks
- Have hors
d'oeuvres ready to cook or serve
- Chill wines
- Walk through
party area for last minute
inspection
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Read--
Reading
will slow the pulse, lower temperature,
calm nerves
When
your guest arrive, everything you have
done will look effortless.
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PARTY
TIME!!!
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Walk slowly. It makes you
look relaxed.
Smile.
Someone is always watching.
Go
somewhere private for 5 minutes each
hour.
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HAVE FUN!
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