How to Host a Winter Wonderland Party

Hosting a party is stressful if you don't manage your time well, especially if you are throwing your winter wonderland party during the holiday season. Removing the stress factor with organization will ensure that everyone has a wonderful time at your winter wonderland party.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Food
• Alcoholic beverages
• Non-alcoholic beverages
• Phone numbers for cab companies

1. Limit your alcohol intake. You can't take care of anything, much less your guests if you are drunk. Before the party begins, make a mental note of how much you plan to drink and stick to that number.
2. Welcome your guests as they arrive if they are trickling in. Say a quick hello and thank you, then take their coats and direct them toward the food and drinks.
3. Greet your guests as a group if they arrive all at once. It happens. When the arrival flow starts to slow, make a quick speech to thank them all for coming.
4. Mingle a bit. Make your way around the room and personally greet as many of your guests as possible.
5. Check on food and drink. If you are running low on anything, restock and replenish.
6. Keep an eye on the door for late arrivals. Greet your guests that have arrived late as soon as possible.
7. Watch for departing guests. Say goodbye to your guests as they are leaving and thank them for coming.

Tips & Warnings

• Wait until the person is done talking to politely excuse yourself from a conversation in order to fulfill you hosting duties. Don't interrupt or abruptly leave in the middle of a conversation.
• Make your conversations short the first time you make your way around the room. Save the longer conversations for later in the evening when everyone is settled in.
• Keep a watchful eye on guests that are overindulging. If the guest is getting loud, obnoxious or rude, discreetly pull them aside and suggest they have a non-alcoholic beverage.
• Get your guests home safely by keeping numbers to cab companies on hand.

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