What is a Progressive Dinner Party? Let me explain the idea behind this neat party idea. This party format spreads all of the tasks amongst the entire guest list, instead of on the shoulders of one host or hostess. It’s a great opportunity for a group of friends or neighbors to gather together during the holiday season and meet at several homes during the day/evening.
A typical progressive party plan involves having everyone meet at one home for appetizers and cocktails. The party then progresses to the next home where you might find cold or hot salads. Then you all move on to the next location for the main course. Dessert is served at another location. If you want to continue with after dinner entertainment, or drinks and coffee, you may wind up at yet another home.
I've decided to put my creative twist on planning your Progressive Dinner Party. The usual focus is the food and movement from one home to the next, but I think it's a nice idea to throw in a few creative surprises. Here's how to get started:
Select the hosts (3 to 5)
Make a guest list. Your party can be as big or small as you desire, just make sure that each host or hostess will have enough room for the amount of guests. Someone with a small house could either have the appetizers of the coffee and dessert.
Select the hosts (3 to 5)
Make a guest list. Your party can be as big or small as you desire, just make sure that each host or hostess will have enough room for the amount of guests. Someone with a small house could either have the appetizers of the coffee and dessert.
Send out hand-written invitations. Include the timeline and addresses for each house, and don’t forget to include a request to RSVP. (this is very important, you want to make sure you have an accurate count)
When guests arrive at the first home, assign someone to snap photos of the festivities. At some point during the evening you can print the photos so that each guest has a lovely reminder of the evening. Simply slide the photos into a vellum envelope with a quick thank you card. A nice alternative is to use the photos in a creative scrapbook or collage project at the last home of the evening. You can also combine a mysterious element. Ask guests to guess a riddle or find the missing element to a puzzle at each home. The person who arrives at the last home and puts it all together wins a token prize.
There are many ways to enhance the creativity and fun. Here are a few more tips:
- Choose a Themed Progressive Dinner Party, this can be fun by choosing foods that go with your theme. (Italian, Asian, Mexican)
- Make sure the enough parking space for the guests. Consider carpools.
Next time you are looking for a unusual way to have a Dinner Party, consider a Progressive one, it is truly a fun experience!
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