Host a "My Fair Wedding With David Tutera" Premiere Party

Show off your stellar hosting skills by organizing a flawless night filled with life's little indulgences: great food, tasty cocktails and entertaining TV.

Premiere Party Hosting Tips

• "My Fair Wedding with David Tutera" premieres on Sunday, September 27th at 10 pm Eastern / 9 pm Central. Since the show is late in the evening, plan to host all the mingling, drinking and eating beforehand.

• Despite a timely host's best intentions, the majority of guests almost always arrive about half an hour late. Leave room for this in your schedule and choose a premiere party start time a bit earlier than you want the party to get underway.

• As guests arrive, greet them and offer a cocktail and allow them to serve themselves at a buffet. It takes pressure off the host and lets everyone eat at their own pace.

• If serving dessert, dish it out just before the show begins. Guests will love indulging in a sweet treat while relaxing in front of the TV; it's reminiscent of a movie theater.

• When guests get ready to head home, have a bucket of chilled water bottles on hand to pass out. As with the perfect wedding, the little details go a long way toward creating an unforgettable party.

Personalize Your Menu

The key to throwing a fabulous party is to make guests feel welcome, included, and special. Accomplish this by serving food, drinks and premiere party snacks that makes everyone feel like the guest of honor. When sending out the party invitations, ask guests to RSVP back with their favorite party cocktail, snack and dessert. Incorporate at least one of each guest's favorites into your buffet spread so guests will arrive to find their personal indulgence ready and waiting.

Up the ante by creating printed cards to be placed in front of each guest favorite. On the card, name whose favorite it is, describe the food or drink, and write a fun anecdote about the guest that will help break the ice. Unlike a "My Fair Wedding", the premiere party is not about you - it's about making your guests feel welcome. Including their favorites and printed cards will wow them with your thoughtfulness, creating a warm convivial atmosphere that makes your party a smash success.

Ditch the tacky tulle in lieu of simple, modern décor that will impress your premiere party guests more than over the top extremes.

Make An Impact

Pick one or two ways to really make an impact during the premiere party. Hanging large, oversized tissue paper pom poms in shades of cream from the ceiling is a budget-friendly way to accomplish this. Stagger the pom poms at different heights with clear fishing line for a modern mobile - just make sure they are not blocking anyone's view of the TV. Pom poms are a huge wedding décor trend right now, so they will fit right in with the theme of the party.

Another way to make an impact is by arranging one or two impressive floral centerpieces. Keep it simple by buying one type of flower in bulk and placing them all in a large, elegant vase. Removing the top off an existing apothecary jar is an easy way to repurpose household décor you already have as a stunning floral vase, as is using a vintage watering can or tall stainless steel ice bucket.

Lovely Lighting

Everything and everyone looks better in soft lighting. Wedding planners like David Tutera know the importance of perfect lighting and achieve it through a combination of glowing candlelight and a professional lighting crew. Skip the lighting experts and go for the glow by filling the party area with lots of white and cream pillar candles. Dim or turn off the majority of lights in your home before the first guest arrives and bathe the room in candlelight to create an inviting, swanky mood for your premiere party.