Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Elements of an Intimate Dinner Party


How often do you attend a dinner party and the hostess is stress free? The hostess is mingling and making sure the guest is having a great time.  The truth is creating an awesome dinner party can be over whelming and frustrating but with key elements a huge success.

One of my favorite hobbies is planning an intimate dinner parties. Here are a few of my tips to making your next dinner party a success and having your guest reminiscing about it for years to come.

Mood

It’s essential you determine and create the mood/atmosphere for the dinner party. First impressions are vital from awesome curb appeal to a beautiful wreath on your door. As your guests arrive greet them with a warm and inviting fragrance at the door. I would also suggest adjusting the lighting depending on the time of day. Candles are a simple way to create a soft and welcoming mood for your dinner party. Keep in mind; it is all about the details.
 
 
Breathtaking Tablescape
Create a lavish table with layers of table linens, overlays, charger plates, and runners. Fresh flowers and your favorite china will set off any table display, explore by mixing different china patterns. The secret to creating a lavish table is incorporating a minimum of three types of textures on your table and variations of heights with flowers & candles.
Unforgettable Menu
One of the highlights of any great dinner party is an awesome menu. I like starting off with an appetizer as the guest are arriving. The goal is to keep the appetizer and dessert simple but wow your guest with an out of the box entrée.
Guest List
 The key to a great guest list is …….less is more!
 
LOVE THAT SPACE,
 
TONYA