Just a few personal notes before we get started on our party planning…
My friend Elaine Trigiani has just harvested her Tuscan and Sicilian olives and made the most wonderful olive oil! She is shipping it out now, so you can enjoy this nectar just weeks after the olives were on the tree!
Visit her site Oilo Della Donna for more information about this olive oil and how to order!
Also…
Our trip to Sicily (May 25-June 3, 3034) is almost sold out! The deadline for registration is December 15th. Click here for more information about this exciting trip! You can read about our past Sicilian trips in my archive.
And now it’s time to party!
NOTES from Parts 1, 2 & 3
While Getting in the Party Mood in Part 1, we made our guest list and decided what type of gathering to plan.
In Part 2, Planning Ahead, we learned about organizing your guest list (especially for a large gathering), choosing the time and place of your event, and we discussed the different types of invitations available. Invitation samples were provided for our two events, a Tree Trimming Party, for the novice, and a New Year’s Celebration for those more experienced in entertaining.
We also discussed “To cook or not to cook” and explored the advantages and disadvantages of both scenarios. We also discussed the best way to go about choosing a menu for your event, and the different options for providing the food.
In Part 3, Menus and More, we selected our menus and decided what beverages to serve. We also considered hiring help for the party, and recipes were provided.
Now that the guest list is made, the invitations are out, and we have decided on a menu, it is time to pull it all together!
I like to start with a timeline, working backward from the date and time of the party.
Let’s start with our Novice event, a Tree Trimming Party!
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