You know you’re “adulting” when you invite your friends over for a cocktail party. It might seem bougie, but in the end it’s worth it right? I mean, it sounds so cute...invite your good pals over to your house or apartment, have a couple drinks, and eat some fancy appetizers.
The only issue here is, you have never thrown a cocktail party and honestly you don’t even know what it entails. What do I serve to eat? Drink? What do I wear and HOW do I do my makeup?
Try not to stress, we’ve got you covered in all the departments. By the time you finish this article you’ll be able to throw a fabulous that will be remembered by all your friends.
Use the Mobile Styles app to help you get ready
When you’re planning a cocktail party, you don’t have time to worry about how you’re going to do your hair, or makeup. Leave that to the professionals and use the Mobile Styles app! Mobile Styles is an on-the-go health and beauty app that orders facials, hair treatments, and other beauty treatments at a tap of a button. Order makeup and hairstyling services to help you get ready fast. The best part is that Mobile Styles service providers come to you within an hour or less, so when planning your cocktail party use the app to help you plan instead of worrying about getting ready.
Get organized
Before you stress over what to buy, make, and prep, get organized! Write a list of all the things you may need so you don’t forget any essentials or buy items you may not need. Consider what type of drinks you want to serve: vodka, gin, or maybe even wine? What type of food do you want to have for your friends and how much time you want to spend preparing them. Do you want to buy any house decor? These are all things you have to consider before actually going out and buying items.
Food
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When it comes to cocktail parties you aren’t expected to serve full course meals, in fact appetizers should be fine. I recommend serving finger foods, that way your guests can just help themselves to quick, little snacks while sipping on their drinks. For the easiest option, go to Costco. They have easy options, like mini quiches or pigs in a blanket, that you can pop into the oven without any prep time.
The most important part...the cocktails!
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Just like the food, you have to decide what kind of drinks you want to serve. Do you want to make simple drinks like vodka tonics, wine or martinis? Or do you want to create a custom cocktail for you party? The choice is up to you. You must also consider how the drinks are made...will your friends make their own drinks, will you make them, or will you have help from a bartender. Whatever you decide, keep your guest in mind and consider what they would enjoy drinking during your party.
Cocktail parties may seem daunting but with a little prep, can easily be fabulous. Follow our tips and good luck, I’m sure your party will be great!
