Hosting A Cocktail Party | Planning Guide

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Cocktail Party Planning

The Party Layout

Planning Cocktails

Planning A Birthday Party

Get This Party Started

Lighting & Aroma

Mixology 101

Disaster Planning TIps

Choosing A Theme

Decorating Ideas

Serving Food

Cocktail Party Checklist

Inviting Guests

Setting Up A Bar

Making Music

Party Shopping Lists

Cocktail Event Planning

Throwing exceptional and memorable cocktail parties is simply knowing what to do and how to do it. A fun and engaging party for the guests that appears effortless and natural requires discipline, rules, planning and work.

We detail every aspect of accomplishing great cocktail parties on PartySwizzle.com, and it starts with these guidelines:

12 or more guests – the party will take on a life of its own at 12 people
2 hours in length -- start & end on schedule…guests will learn to be prompt to your parties
No children.
Hors d'oeuvres passed on a tray – adds elegance and intrigue to any party
No sitting – sitting is counterproductive to mingling, which is the point
Cocktails served in glasses – ice tinkling is delightful, and how chic is plastic?
Diverse music – variety adds interest & allows something special for every taste
Subtle decorations – strategically placed accents will make lasting impressions

Add a little personality and follow these steps for success. Now let's Get This Party Started!