OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING MUSTS FROM
ENTERTAINING EXPERT DAWN BRYAN
Dawn Bryan, Founder of The Qualipedia, suggests some
sizzling summer party tips for enhanced summer fun with family and friends
Summer is finally here and with
it brings the coveted outdoor entertaining season. Dawn Bryan, founder
of The Qualipedia, offers some basic summer party hosting tips that will
also turn your outdoor event into a spectacular evening.
Party Basics:
· Arrange
guests in small comfortable groups, to foster mingling (this can be done with
small tables or even over-sized grass blankets with filled baskets anchoring
the corners)
· Offer
fun water toys/floats for parties with a pool
· Enhance
ground seating with rugs, pillows, or blankets
· Serve
up a rain date on the invite so there is always a contingency plan
- Buffet
Basics:
· Arrange
food by this order: entrees, sides, salads, bread, butter, and condiments, and
always prepare extra portions
· Provide
enough extra dishes and silverware for second helpings to be enjoyed on clean
dishes
· Position
the drink table away from the buffet to avoid traffic jams
· Offer
leftovers in take-away containers, especially to guests who have children
- Beyond
Basics:
· Create
a signature theme with a recipe, color, music, or games
· Send
guests home with a gift bag that relates to your theme (example: if your party
theme is 4th of July, find some sparklers and ring pops with a note attached
saying “let freedom ring” to fill each goody bag!)
· In your
gift bag, include a take home bagel or Danish for Saturday or Sunday morning
breakfast
Above all be sure you feel comfortable, look great, and are
ready to have a fantastic time!
Have a wonderful Summer
from www.thequalipedia.com!
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