A tea party invitation might be done in calligraphy and be attached to a small satchel with exotic tea inside, Clemons recommended. Plan on whether your home will be used for the party also and make a traffic plan. If the guest list swells above 50, a host should consider renting portable toilets. There are even trailer-based toilets with heat, air conditioning and multiple sinks available for rent, she noted. If you are planning to use both the inside and the outside of your home, inclement weather could turn your home into an uncomfortable cluster of guests.
Bugs are another potential problem.
Barbecuing the main course is often a wonderful idea, she said, as the prep and cooking time are relatively short and barbecuing can serve as a social activity. To make sure all bases are covered, a host can divide the guest list alphabetically and assign the types of food to bring. And one paramount point for a host to remember is to enjoy the party. Webmaster for News is Ken Bilderback . Columbian Publishing Co. P.O. Box 180, Vancouver, WA 98666.