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Create a budget — entertaining can add up quick. Add another 10 percent for unex-
pected expenses.
Host the appropriate amount of people for your budget. If you cannot afford to host
100, it's better to entertain 10, 20 or 40 guests well (not necessarily expensively).
If your event is the kind where guests contribute to the total cost (say you're organiz-
ing a group lunch to honor a mutual friend), be sure to make this arrangement very

clear.

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Morning entertaining can be the least expensive form. People rarely drink large
amounts of alcohol and the ingredients are very affordable.
Lunch (and breakfast or brunch) are ideal for abbreviated entertaining. Slot 2-3
hours for lunch, maximum.
Dinner, with cocktails, appetizers and dessert is the most expensive
entertaining. Guests eat, drink and stay longer. It's also the most memorable.
The sit-down dinner is the most formal way. It requires room for everyone.
Varied choices, lovely displays and ease of service make buffets (especially at home)
the way to go.
While I'm a big fan of pot-luck (I don't trust "luck"), when someone offers to bring
something to your event, think about it. Manage expectations. If you're inviting 20, the
invitee should know how much is expected.

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If you know the biggest game of the year is scheduled for the same date as your anni-
versary party, you might want to rethink.
Take advantage of a long weekend - if you have the option - so that guests won't be
rushed to get home. Weeknights can work well for parties and events that are only 2-3
hours long. Weekends rule: Saturday night is the best night of the week to host a fete.
Sunday parties are unique because you can entertain any time of the day. Just be
sure that evening parties begin no later than 6 p.m.
Create a schedule - write it down - for your event (1 hour for appetizers, 45 minutes
for dinner, etc.). But, be flexible. If your guests are having a great time during cocktails,
delay dinner. The same goes for every aspect of your event.
A child's party should never be more than two hours long.

It's super easy to make professional looking invitations with a computer.Themes can be
fun - and they can start with the invitation (send yours with or on a cocktail napkin or
coaster for a cocktail party, for example).
E-mail and phone calls are great for casual events, but mailed invitations say your
event is important. Ask for an RSVP. "Regrets only" is only asking for trouble (unless you
really, really don't care how many people ultimately come).