Newlyweds' First Dinner Party

There's no need to go overboard here; a few small touches will add a lot of ambiance. Order flowers ahead from 1-800-Flowers or visit your local floral district for three or four simple arrangements. Place the vases in strategic focal points around the room, such as one on the dinner table... Read More

Preparing for your first dinner party is the hardest part of the party. It takes a lot of work and forethought, but if done correctly it can save you time and will allow your party to run smoothly. Two Weeks Out: Invites and MenusTasks to complete two weeks before your dinner party: 1. Send invi... Read More

Leave about an hour and a half the day of to take care of setting the mood for the party with decor, music and layout.Parking If you live in a place where street parking is hard to find and/or you don't have enough room for all your guests to park in your driveway or lot, park your cars on the stree... Read More

It's the big day! Here are the last things you need to do:The night before the dinner party, spend an hour or so creating a thorough timeline of the day.Make sure you include when items need to be prepped, when food needs to come out of the oven and when you need to have it all done by.This will mak... Read More

It's a week before your first party, you're starting to get anxious, we understand -- but here's how to make sure you're on top of things.Make a detailed list of every ingredient you will need for your dinner party.Go through your cupboards and refrigerator and check off the ingredients you already... Read More