ART OF HOSTING A PERFECT PARTY

Parties aren’t about just the food or the size of the invite. In fact, cards are obsolete and size doesn’t matter!

What makes a memorable glitzy and fashionable party then? The absolute joie de vivre of the right people is the winner. A guest list that carefully selects conversationalists, people with chutzpah, society denizens that mingle and create that special buzz.

The décor must be carefully curated at each level with special embellishments. Lighting, flowers, exotic glasses with colorful cocktails. The ambience one of conviviality but not OTT.

Ambience is absolutely the key. It has to be a grand, regal table with sparkling crystal, ornate silver candelabra, gorgeous flowers, big aromatic candles. Exquisite table linen, satin damask, silver cutlery polished to a sparkle and lotus candles, tea lights, and flair that makes it all come together so that everyone present remembers it as a magical memory.

The cutlery, graded wine glasses, chandeliers, organza table linen layered in a two-coloured theme add to the grandeur. Delectable cuisine mixed with comfort food keep the table ‘happening’. And of course, wines and liquor selected with care, and any special requests of say a Jack Daniels or exotic rums, which friends might be fond of.

When you host a special evening, let the word special apply to each aspect of the evening. Plan every little detail in advance and leave nothing to chance.

Then put on your best smile and let the evening rock!