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1. Decide on the type of party you'll have...an elegant sit down meal,
scrumptious buffet, or casual hor d'ouevres.
2. Make sure the location you're using will accomodate your food choice.
If you're planning a full course meal, everyone will be more comfortable if they have a chair and table space. This also goes for a buffet. It's hard to stand and juggle a meal. If you've decided to just serve appetizers or cake,
it is possible to have some guests standing, if necessary.
3. Plan the presentaion of your bridal shower food. When making your selections,
choose a variety of colors and textures for the greatest visual appeal.
4. Try to incorporate some of the brides favorite foods into your meal. Does she love lasagna or sushi? Does she have a dessert she adores from a local restaurant? There may be a way to have this on your menu.
5. Relate your bridal shower food choices to your theme. For instance, a Fiesta Theme may include tacos, rice, and fajitas. Another idea is to label regular food items with a "catchy phrase" that relates to your bridal shower theme. An Around the Clock Bridal Shower Theme could have a "he's the ONE" salad, or "TWO hearts unite" sandwich.
6. It is a nice gesture to plan for anyone with special dietary needs. If you are having a large number of guests, you can't be expected to please everyone. If you already know someone has a problem, or are given a reasonable request, then you may want to comply as a courtesy.
7. Have simple snacks, or appetizers ready to serve when guests first arrive. Even if you're planning a full meal, guests often have quite a bit of time between when they get to the party, and when they actually eat.
8. Designate a person to make sure whatever you're having is always replenished.
This helper would refill snacks, appetizers, and any buffet items. For a sit down meal, they may help with drink refills.
9. If you are having a bridal shower cake, it can become part of the decorations by using it as a centerpiece. Show it off on a side table, or make it the focus of the main table.
10. Make the guest of honor feel special. Make sure she is waited on, even if you're having a buffet, or only appetizers. Give her a special plate. Have a fresh flower at her place. Whatever extra that would appeal to her.
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