Entertaining for Dummies (R)

by Suzanne Williamson

From small dinner parties to big-time shindigs, Entertaining For Dummies shows you how to impress and pamper your guests no matter what the occasion. It's full of fresh, creative ideas and proven tips for creating an unforgettable experience - at your daughter's sweet sixteen birthday party, a fancy dinner in honor of your boss, or any other get-together. Whether you're a homemaker in need of creative ideas for your next big party, or a busy professional who needs to impress the boss without spending a bundle, Entertaining For Dummies covers all the bases - from planning, to decorating, to cooking, to hosting. Regardless of the size of the event or its purpose, you'll find helpful tips on these topics and more: Planning large or small events Designing distinctive invitations and a balanced menu Creating a comfortable atmosphere in any space Making your guests feel welcome Hosting a business gathering in your home Treating the family to special events like picnics, birthday parties, and Sunday dinners Hosting theme events like costume parties Renowned entertaining speaker Suzanne Williamson offers all the expert advice you need to make every event a success - from black-tie parties to backyard barbecues. She'll give you all the tools and tips you need to get organized and get your party off the ground. Whether you're entertaining for a dozen or a thousand, you'll find everything you need right here: Organize a last-minute party Use your imagination to create a unique atmosphere Drinks-from cocktails to coffee Table settings and food presentation Hire a disc jockey or band Cope with accidents, emergencies, and unplanned occurrences Entertain during the holidays Parties for children from tots to teens Entertain for business associates or government officials Solutions for common cooking disasters If you want step-by-step help on getting your party off the ground, or just a reliable reference for trouble-shooting those unforeseen emergencies, Entertaining For Dummies is the only book you need. It's full of creative ideas that making throwing your next party a blast - and a breeze.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764550276
• ISBN13: 9780764550270
• Release Date: October 1997
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.4" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

A fun and useful book!

Suzanne Williamson and Linda Smith have outdone themselves by writing a wonderful book that everyone will love to read. This is the most practical guide to entertaining that you can get, and is a must have for anyone who is planning on throwing or attending a party any time in the future. Buy one for yourself, buy a few for your friends too. You will be glad that you did.

Great for instilling courage

I've always been a party-goer, not a party-thrower. Why? Throwing a party scared the heck out of me. Far, far too much could go wrong, and I felt that nothing could be more devastating for a relatively shy person than a disasterous party. Yet as I've moved around a number of times, I've realized that there's no better way to meet people than at a party, and that it's silly to wait for the parties to come to me.There's no doubt that this book is basic, but it was just what I needed. It demystified the entertaining process, showing me that even I could throw a memorable bash. Sure, the authors say, things will go wrong, but there are ways to handle them.This book includes sample menus, suggestions on how to have fun at your party by planning and cooking (or buying) ahead, and a step-by-step guide through a variety of parties. At the last page, I felt inspired and excited about throwing a party--entirely a new feeling for me!

This is the Best-Party book out in the stories

I give Suzanne Willamson and Linda Smith a pat on the back with a great job in writing the all-purpose entertaining guide. They covered everything very well and the forward by the renowed author, Pat Conroy, was superb. If you are looking for a book for enertaining, no matter the occasion ,Enertaining for Dummies is the book to get.