Some advice to get ready

Prepare as much as you can in advance. Many things can be done
the day before your party.

Table : prepare a large table, ideally two, on which you can display
a fancy tablecloth and express your imagination in terms of decorating.
Display on table all that you can in advance like bottles which don't need
to be cold, paper towels, plates, glasses, settings, ashtrays....
Don't forget to put toothpicks in large quantities as well as empty
small dishes. Prepare as well everything you are going to need to serve wine ;
don't put all wine bottles on the table though, prefer keeping
the red ones in the kitchen, and the whites in the fridge ;
get them out 2 by 2. On a tray, prepare everything you know
you will have to bring later like condiments, service settings, etc… ;
have a separate tray for coffee time with cups, etc…

Kitchen : make sure everything you will not use is out of your way ; try to lay out
an extra table if you have room.
Try as well to organize the groceries in your fridge in the order you will need them.
Prepare all you will need like big plates to place canapés,
your cooking tools, your mixer, etc…

Many recipes can be cooked the day before, don't hesitate to do so !

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