The Entertaining Encyclopedia: Essential Tips for Hosting the Perfect Party

The reliable and easy guide to planning any event - from dinner parties at home to weddings, birthdays and banquets. This is the essential guide to planning any event on budget and with all details considered. In today's challenging economy, people are rediscovering the fun and frugality of hosting parties and throwing their own celebrations, and The Entertaining Encyclopedia is the only do-it-yourself guide they will need. Every phase of entertaining is covered, from how to write and create your own invitations to deciding on a theme and planning and serving the food -- even advice on getting rid of guests who have overstayed their welcome! The author guides the reader in easy-to-follow steps and covers every detail and decision in sections she calls "essential elements": Essential element 1: Theme Essential element 2: Location Essential element 3: Your guests Essential element 4: Food and beverages Essential element 5: Entertainment.