Bastian's Event/Party Planning

03/29/2015

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04/02/2014

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03/15/2014

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12/25/2013

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01/28/2013

Planning yet another Social Mixer for March. Stay tuned

09/02/2012

Remember that the most important thing is to enjoy your guests. Don’t let yourself become so caught up in cooking the meal that you can never leave the kitchen except to serve. These are guests in your home, not customers in a restaurant, and they accepted your invitation to enjoy your company. That's why we are here..

09/02/2012

Planning Tips

Three to Four Weeks before the big event:

Set a budget and stick to it. Determine what type of party you will have from formal to casual. Create a guest list. Select an event date. Purchase and send out the invitations
(Usually four weeks ahead of the event)

Two to Three weeks before the big event:

Track your RSVP to get an idea of the head count
Determine a basic party flow for the event including activities, games, mingling and food. Always have a few extra ideas available. Plan your menu. Purchase Favors. Select decorations and purchase them.

One week before the big event:

Purchase all food items. Prep or prepare food ahead of time as allowed. Prepare an outline of everything that needs to be done before the party. Update the outline of the party flow. Finalize the headcount, but be flexible that it will change.
Purchase beverages.

Two to three days before the big event:

Confirm all orders placed. Reconfirm the headcount, make a polite call to those you have not heard from via RSVP. Buy any fresh food required. Check for ample amounts of film and batteries. Say yes to the friends and family who are asking to help, give them a specific task from your prepared outline.

The day before the big event:

Complete food preparation and pick up of pre-ordered food items.
Decorate for the party. Set table/serving table. Layout all napkins, cups, bowls, utensils, serving dishes, bottle openers, etc.
Place a sticky pad in each bowl or counter area indicating what goes where. Select music to fit the theme and the desires of the guests.

The day of the big event:

Prepare foods and beverages that could not be made ahead of time. Put up all outdoor decorations, it is always best to do this the day of the party. Start the music, set the mood. Allow yourself plenty of time to get ready for the event, a long bath, glass of wine, quick dance, and exercise, whatever gets you in the right mood.
Place disposable cameras around; put out your camera to capture memories.

Enjoy!

02/02/2012

02/02/2012