It has been said that cocktail parties were birthed as a result of prohibition in the 1920’s when people turned from bars to in home entertaining and drinking gin straight from the bathtub.
One of the major costs of the wedding reception will definitely be the food, so you’ll want to make sure you’ll have enough food for everyone without spending too much money. Here are some top ways to cut on your catering bill that will ensure that your guests enjoy your reception—and you save money.
Have you ever wanted to get the host/hostess something special during the holiday season? Every year you probably bring over the usual bottle of wine, but this year why not bring something a little more personal? Foryourparty.com offers a variety of personalized goodies that any host would appreciate, from napkins to stir sticks.
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Easy to make recipes for Frozen Peanut Butter Pie, Mango Key Lime Icebox Pie, Bittersweet Chocolate Mascarpone Pie With Warm Mocha Sauce and Hershey Bar Pie.
Found this great fork and knife decal from a French company Harmonie Intérieure. Available in four sizes and 58 different colors. [via Oh Joy]
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