Party Planning Via Lonny Magazine

I was clicking through an old edition of Lonny Magazine and came across this great piece on party planning. I for one love hosting parties both big and small and enjoy adding a special touch to each event to make it unique.

Whether you're hosting a dinner party for 6 or a big soiree these tips will for sure help you along the way.



• You want to make sure that you have all your accessories picked out before hand to decrease your stress level on the day of. The last thing you want is to be running around like a crazy person trying to find glasses or linens.
• Whether you're preparing the food or you've hired someone, make sure the menu is finalize beforehand. Also make sure the grocery shopping is done a day or two before so you can spend the day inside and not worrying about making numerous trips to the grocery store.

• Set your table. If you're going to be using formal menu cards make sure each guest has one on their place setting. This adds a personal and special feel to your table.
• In the end the most important thing is that everyone has a fabulous time!

I know this is tough to read so make sure to click over to the Nov/Dec 2011 issue of Lonny Magazine for the full scoop on Party Planning.

Do you enjoy hosting parties in your home? What size are you most comfortable with?