Thursday, July 19, 2012

The Western Hoedown Party!

The PartyCharlie summer party series continues with a scorcher of a party to match the rising July heat...

The Western Hoedown Party! 

Do you have a friend that owns a farm?  Is there a barn nearby that you can rent?  No?  That's okay...  All you need is a good sized backyard, and a little imagination!

To set the mood for your Hoedown extravaganza, send creative western themed invitations to your guests.  Tell your guests to get themselves a cowboy hat, a pair of boots, and spurs and get ready to square dance the night away!

Good, stick to your ribs foods, served buffet style is ideal for this type of party.  Serve an assortment of grilled meats, beans, biscuits, and salads, served on rustic wooden trays, surrounded by bales of hay.

The line dance starts here!  Call me, PartyCharlie, and I'll have you and your guests riding into the party sunset!

If you can dream it... PartyCharlie can create it!
 
My “Five Steps for Creating the Energy for an Outrageously Successful Party,” will provide you with all the necessary ingredients to plan and host memorable events that you and your guests will rave about. Whether you’re planning a fundraiser, grand opening, holiday party or family celebration, let my 30+ years in the party planning and catering business be your guide to hosting an outrageously successful and stress-free event. Order your book today!
 
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Sunday, July 1, 2012

Know Your Crowd

Party Planning Secrets: The Ultimate Guide To A Successful Party -  Chapter 4, pages. 26, and 27.

Know your crowd

Instead of planning your party around what you like, consider whatyour guests like. This goes for all stages of your party, such
as your theme, music, and menu.

Garlic is great, but if it’s a cocktail party and people
are talking close to each other, think twice about the amount you use.

Consider the age group of your guests. This will tell you a little bit about their eating habits. Older people tend to stay away from spicy and chewy foods, whereas younger people like trendy foods.

For a children’s party with lots of adults in attendance, provide two menus: one for the children and one for the adults.

Knowing your crowd will tell you if you should serve beer, wine, or possibly tropical blended drinks. Maybe it’s a martini crowd.

If it’s a dancing crowd, make sure to provide music
and an area for dancing.

Themes are great, but a toga party probably would
not be a great choice for an older crowd. But then
again, maybe it will. That’s the point of knowing your crowd.

Take a minute and consider the crowd. It’s that simple!

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