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Step 1
Having your own wine mixer is no harder then hosting a party with a little bit more organization. The Catalina Wine Mixer was a hit success in the movie due to a great act of singing and performing by Will Ferrell, combined with John C. Reilly's drumming and constant ad-libbing of "Boats 'N Ho's." First off, you need to pick a location. Try getting a nice outdoor setting with areas that are covered as well in case it rains. People don't want to dress up and put on their best clothing to be stuck somewhere they could get rained on. Choose a spot everyone can arrive to with relative ease so everyone has an easy commute.
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Step 2
Send out invites well in advance. Give detailed directions in these invites. It's important you let people know when and where your wine mixer will be very early in order to make sure they don't have other compromises. Being early is a cordial way to tell people you feel your event is important.
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Step 3
Book a band or another form of musical act. Book them early and check out some references they have in order to make sure they will show up on time and also be courteous with the crowd. If you have an unruly band, you may need to step in and sing, like Brennan Huff did in the movie. The same goes for the catering service. You need to hire a reputable company, like the one Dale Doback worked for, and ensure they can cater to all your food and beverage needs. With these steps in place, you should have a good turnout for your wine mixer.
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Step 4
Lastly, dress the part. Make sure everyone dresses formal and applies their makeup and does their hair. If you have an older crowd, you will probably see some people with facial wrinkles. They of course will be better off on a day like today applying their best wrinkle cream and trying to apply whatever anti-aging products they have in their bag. This is, of course, the Catalina Wine Mixer. Look your best!
