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Be sure to be honest with yourself and only take on what you can manage.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Themes!:<\/strong> We love theme parties. Themes do a lot of work for you! If you\u2019re planning a J.D. Salinger-themed party, have everyone wear dark blue blazers (with lapel pockets for their candy cigarettes), serve Tom Collins, and play Rummy as a party game. (No fights over who gets to be Holden Caulfield!)<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><em><strong>Hors d&#8217;Oeuvres<\/strong><\/em>: Great way to keep the party moving (not to mention less to coordinate!). If you\u2019re cooking for your own guests, try to make some dishes that can be made the day before the party and reheated in the oven. Keep things simple&#8211;a theme can help reign in your kitchen ambition here&#8211;and self-serve means you don\u2019t have to wrangle folks into the dining room at dinnertime!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Simplify Drinks:<\/strong> Have a self-serve bar! It\u2019s fun to let guests play mixologist (and impress their dates). Pick a couple of simple, crowd-pleasing cocktails, make recipe cards, and stock the bar accordingly. For a more DIY approach, have guests bring ingredients to make their favorite cocktails for a mixed drink potluck!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Get Help<\/strong>: If you\u2019re driving yourself crazy with lists and details, don\u2019t hesitate to get yourself some support! Hire an event planner and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/\">let Greenvelope help with your guest list<\/a> and invitation design. We love to help our customers plan &amp; host the most successful event possible!<\/p>\n<p>Just think how satisfying enjoying your own party is! 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