One of my favorite foods to grill for family and friends is whole ears of corn in the husk. The corn is so much fresher tasting and the grilled flavor really comes through. Even if you have a small grill, you can do these ahead of time, place them in one of Smarty’s aluminum pans [...]
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You’re planning an outdoor party for this summer and still have not picked a date? Why not choose a date that has a full moon? It is very romantic, and it helps light up the night! If you have white flowers around, they will simply glow in the moonlight. You won’t need as many lights [...]
When booking entertainment, be sure to write in a timeline into the contract, in addition to the date/time, location, any agreed to items and price. Don’t forget to include the setup time. You’ll need to check with the venue to see when the space is available for setup, and then give [...] When planning a sit-down menu, it’s important to offer a choice of entrée: Not everyone can or wants to eat the same thing, and dual entrées are very expensive. Here is how to get a count of each of the entrées you or your caterer need to prepare: Include the menu choice on the invitation, [...] I just saw the cutest idea for a table centerpiece. Take an empty clear votive glass and stuff an ever-so-slightly-opened rosebud into it (without the stem). It is so cute and clever! You have to look twice to see what it is, but I think it is ideal for cocktail rounds or on side-tables; really [...] A bar is a big component of your party. If you’re not sure how much your guests will drink, it’s hard to calculate your bar budget. One way to estimate this is to figure a rough average of drinks per person. This is based on the length of time of your function. [...] If you have space at your venue for children to attend, then why not have a few special activities and food for them? Depending on the type of party you are having, providing some activities will make it more fun for the kids and therefore the parents attending. These can include: an art station, [...] You have your budget and you know how many people you are expecting (minimum and maximum range). Now comes the time to decide what type of party you will have. Before going to look around, first decide what style of party you want and what you want to serve: formal, casual, themed, sit-down, buffet, reception-style, [...] Venues for rent need to make their money some way, so they will either charge a rental fee and/or have a minimum food and beverage purchase that includes their profit in the total. With your budget in mind, have the following information with you when calling or looking around for a venue for your party: · All [...] When you are still in the early stages of planning your party, you’ll need two main pieces of information before you do anything: Know your budget, and know how many guests you’ll have. These two items are critical, since everything you do will depend on them. In this article, we’ll talk about the guest list. [...] |
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