party than sending out invitations? This can be done via regular (snail) mail, or email. There are wonderful programs for computers to produce unique printed invitations to mail, or some fun online card spots to send email. Of course a regular email will work also … just make sure you make it sound exciting and fun and make their day as they head to their calendar to write down all the information. First and foremost, of course, is the date and time. Make sure you send out the invitation with plenty of time for them to schedule their life around the date, especially if you haven’t already pre-planned months ahead (as stated in Part 1), or if you have a theme party and want them to come up with some fun
costumes and/or props.
Menu
Each hostess will decide what she wants to do. Perhaps one wants to do a cocktail time with appetizers, another may want to do a buffet, the next may want to do a whole Luau spread with all the decorations, and the next … pizza. All are great ideas, and with some special touches, they all can be fabulous. Of course the invitation should state the time to arrive and what is expected so no one has dieted all day ready for a feast, and only receives a few cocktail weinies! Take the eating time to go over any special rules for the night. Gathering around a table with cosmopolitans or a glass of wine with finger foods, or giving fondue a try is a great way to start the fun.
Prizes
For the first party (yours) while you have just gathered your friends and are deciding on bunco dates and themes for the next few months or the rest of the year, you may want to buy the prizes yourself. For future parties, together you can decide whether or not to have the hostess