How to Plan a Menu for a Purse Party
While serving refreshments definitely isn't a requirement at a purse party, a few snacks and drinks will keep your shoppers happy as they hand over their cash. Create a menu that will stay refreshing throughout the party. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Serve the Right Food for a Purse Party
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Try to find purse-shaped delicacies like the Sweet Couture Purse Cake from Patisserie Angelica, sold exclusively at Dean & Deluca. You may also be able to find a local bakery that can recreate similar cakes for your party.
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Plan your menu around the time of the party. Wine and cheese is appropriate for an after-work party, while tea and biscuits are better for a Sunday afternoon event.
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Provide finger food that can be eaten while shopping. Be sure to provide plenty of napkins, so guests don't get the purses dirty during the party.
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Pass simple hors d'oeuvres around to create the feeling of an upscale party, rather than a sales pitch. You want your guests to have fun, not feel pressured to buy.
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Save a few items from your menu for later in the party. Once the food runs out, people tend to feel as if they should leave.
Plan a Drink Menu for Your Party
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Create a signature drink for the evening. You can always add come color to a classic drink to give a girlie feeling to the party.
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Be sure to provide non-alcoholic drinks for guests who do not drink. You should also provide juice for children, if it is a kid-friendly party.
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Throw a cocktail party for a fun night in with your girlfriends. Serve martinis, margaritas or other mixed drinks. Remember that a few drinks might make buying a purse much more attractive.
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Plan to serve at least two to three drinks per person, and always buy extra. It's always better to have leftovers than to run out during the party.
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Skip the plastic cups and serve the drinks in real glasses. You don't want to give the impression of your purse party being a cheap operation.
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Ask everyone to bring their favorite wines, so you can have an informal wine tasting during the party. This gives the guests a feeling of being more involved in the purse party.
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Tips & Warnings
Avoid messy food that can drip on purse or cause sticky hands. You don't want to ruin the merchandise.
