Interesting Party Planning Tips

Host Bee on Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

Tip of the Week – Throwing a Party is as Easy as One, Two, Three!

I read a terrific article about entertaining in a recent issue of Every Day with Rachel Ray magazine that was, to say the least, highly entertaining! Clever and experienced party givers compiled a list of the “must have” statistics when giving a party that are well worth sharing here!

Party Planning Tips

200 napkins are needed for a party of 15
30% is the number of guests who will RSVP
12 noon: is when brunch becomes lunch
3 is the number of bags of ice you should buy
50 degrees is the temperature when outdoor entertaining should be over for the season
60 minutes is the proper amount of time between the start of the party and the serving of dinner
20 minutes is how long hosts should wait after dinner before serving dessert
4 hours is how long food can sit out without refrigeration
67% is the average invitation acceptance rate
80% is the number of guests who will take you up on the offer of coffee or tea