Party Planning Made Easy

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ty-planning sites, such as Evite.com-the guiding social event-planning service ashore the Web -help millions of hosts plan successful events each annual.
"You don't need a big budget to host a great celebration, and sprinting yourself shabby over details isn't necessary either," said Jessica Landy Raymond, Evite's party-planning and trend expert. "You just need a little thoughtful maneuvering."
Evite recommends these altitude tips to promote your vacation bash:
• Plan ahead-The holidays are a busy period, so send out your invitations 2 to 3 weeks in advance.
• Create a checklist-Be sure everything gets done in due time with a comprehensive to-do list that includes everything from determining one overall budget to choosing the faultless venue and production a guest list. For tips and specimen checklists, retard out Evite's Party Checklist.
• Choose a great theme-Add cool, seasonal neatness to your holiday soiree with a theme such as "Winter Wonderland" or "It's a Wonderful Life." Incorporate the theme into invitations, decorations, edible, activities and music to knot together entire the party chips.
• Make the maximum of your menu-Let the party theme influence your menu and drinks. Try a peppermintini with trampled comfit straps, iced peppery chocolate or angel food bun to get guests in the holiday morale.
If you're attending holiday parties and not hosting, unwrap these simple gift-giving tips and hostess gifts with the mostest from Evite's ceremony experts:
"My mother taught me to forever bring a gift as the host," said Landy Raymond. "It's a uncomplicated path to mention thank you as the invitation."
• Try no to send something the host have to heed to in a moment. If you send flowers, pre-arrange them in a vase.
• Avoid bringing food unless asked, as the host has probably planned out the menu.
• Tailor the gift to the host's interests-a small, aesthetic border for an non-professional photographer or a decanter of 20-year-old balsamic vinegar for a foodie.
• Simple awards that are personalized can be magnificent. A monogrammed apron, photo coasters alternatively wine beauties with photos of you and the host are very careful gifts.