Dinner parties seem to have new life today as the technological age brings people together through social media. People gather as a result of their socializing within the virtual world. Today’s gatherings are a lot different than they were in the 1950s, however. Courtesies, fun and electronic advancements collide in an unforgettable night. Be the host or hostess with a buzz about your dinner party tomorrow. These are the accessories to buy right now.
Wine-Glass Markers
Charms that hang off of wine glasses were all the rage a few years ago. However, most people want to simplify these designations. Forget the charms that become tangled every time you put them away. Consider wine glass charms that are designed for the glass surfaces. Write down names and add fun illustrations. After the party, they wash off without any effort. Your friends will love this unique addition to the dinner table, especially when they can identify their glass without any questions. Choose one or multiple marker colors for your next party.
Food Displays
Thrill your guests with food displays that rival the best restaurants. Try charcuterie boards on the dining table as people arrive for the gathering. These boards have a rustic appearance, such as driftwood. Lay out deli meats, cheeses, olives, crackers and other finger foods for everyone’s enjoyment. The boards keep everything organized as everyone stacks and munches their way through the early evening. Wash the board with ease afterward so that it’s ready for another dining adventure. No other serving platter excites people more than these boards that are distinct with wood grains and distinct colors.
WiFi Password Sign
The modern world meets dinner-party courtesies when you post your WiFi password on the wall. Purchase a sign that has a welcoming appearance along with a writable surface. Many of these signs say “welcome” with a cute remark about today’s electronic world. By posting your WiFi password in plain view, your guests don’t have to ask about the code. They can automatically use the code, which is a sign of being a good host or hostess. You can always change it after the party if necessary.
Extra Napkins and Towels
Accidents happen whether they involve food or bathroom activities. Be a generous host by placing napkins and towels in plain view. Allow the guests to use as many of these disposable items as necessary. If the items are easily accessible, there are no embarrassing situations where the guests must explain their reasons to the host as a way to request the towels or napkins. Give your guests some comfort in your home so that they can be themselves.
Wide and Shallow Serving Dishes
You’ve cleared away the appetizers. It’s time for dinner. Purchase serving dishes that are easily accessible by anyone. Wide and shallow dishes usually fit into the center of your dining table. Because they’re low and wide, most guests can access the dishes without passing them around the table. This awkward task of the past isn’t always necessary with today’s dish designs. As a result, there are no concerns about dropping or spilling a dish at the table.
Extendable Dining Table
If your dining table doesn’t have an extendable option, you may want to upgrade at some point. Crowding people into a small table is just uncomfortable for everyone. Look for a dining table that has removable leaves. Your table changes from seating four to accommodating eight or more people. These tables can be expensive so consider it an investment in your dinner parties that might occur over the next few years.
Ideal Music
A silent party isn’t a theme that you want to encourage. You don’t want to worry about switching songs throughout the night either. Hook up your smartphone or MP3 player to a sound system. Create a playlist that’s several hours long. As an alternative, pick out playlists already put together by other listeners on your music app. You can have relaxing music to start the evening as the songs change into more exciting selections during dinner and socializing. End the evening with songs that tell the guests that the party is over. Good music defines the evening without taking you away from the action.
Use social media to bring people together as well as to thank them for the visit. Fun e-cards, posts and other information will only improve your relations with others as they look forward to your next party. Gathering in person is still a tradition that thrills the mind.
These are good ideas and I would change my password after the meal.
One of my friends who entertains frequently always has a printed up menu of the dishes he is serving. That in addition to the lovely table settings always make his dinner parties seems so special.
Wow these tables look so beautiful I am going to use some of these ideas. Thank you so much for sharing this one I am always looking for new decorating ideas.