Introduction |
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Why give a party? |
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The Checklist a.k.a. AWE (A Wynning Event™) Party Planning List© |
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AWE Party Planning List© |
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Budget |
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Sample Birthday Party Budget |
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Sample Wedding Reception Budget |
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Sample Cocktail Party Budget |
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Party Date and Time |
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Party Theme **See note below |
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Invitations |
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Venue Selection |
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The Party Menu |
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Design and Décor |
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Vendors and Staffing |
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Photographer and Videographer |
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Service |
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Valet |
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Event Rentals and In‐House Party Supplies |
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Glasses |
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China and Flatware |
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Tents |
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Tables and Chairs |
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Linens |
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R.S.V.P. |
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Party Favors |
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Miscellaneous |
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Plumbing |
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Cocktail Napkins |
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Place Cards |
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Pets |
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Backyard Hazards |
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Event Insurance |
48 |
Staff Meals |
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Guest Towels for the Bathroom |
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Housekeeping/Handyman |
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Recycling and Greening Your Event |
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Electrical |
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Guest Count and Vendor Arrival Time |
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Guess Who is not Supposed to Come to Dinner |
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Time Management |
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Wine Pairing |
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Floral Décor **See note below |
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Napkin Folds **See note below |
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Pocket Fold |
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Tuxedo Fold |
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Bouquet Tie |
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Butterfly or Fan |
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Party Timeline Templates |
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Menus and Recipes |
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One‐Course Dinner for 4 Guests |
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Chanterelle Dusted Filet of Beef with Dijon Horseradish |
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Giant Shrimp Cocktail on a Bed of Belgian Endive with a Classic Cocktail Sauce |
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Salmon with Potato Crisps, Fennel Crème Fraiche and Ostera Caviar |
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Oven Roasted Baby Carrots and Winter Asparagus |
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Cocktail Menu |
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Chicken Applewood Sausage Stuffed Baguettes |
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Brie and Pear Quesadillas |
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Array of Imported European Cheeses and Meats |
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Artichoke Bruschetta |
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Olive Tapenade |
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Sun‐Dried Tomato Tapenade |
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Prosciutto Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese |
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Smoked Salmon Wrapped around Italian Breadsticks |
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Cucumber Cups filled with Salmon Mousse and Red Pepper Humus |
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Salmon Mousse |
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Red Pepper Humus |
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Grey Goose® Martini Bar |
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GREY GOOSE® Classic Martini |
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GREY GOOSE® La Poire Anjou Gem |
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GREY GOOSE® Le Citron Caipiroska |
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GREY GOOSE® Capecod |
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GREY GOOSE® L’Orange Cosmopolitan |
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Dinner - Serves Approximately 8 Guests |
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Parmesan Cheese Crisps |
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Caesar Salad Dressing |
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Herbed Tri‐Tip Roast from the L.A. Times |
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Au Gratin Potatoes |
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Grilled Vegetables |
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Flourless Chocolate Cookies with Marshmallows and Ice Cream |
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Some Alternate Gluten Free Recipes that Serve 8 Guests |
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Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan |
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Cracked Potatoes with Garlic and Thyme |
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Fresh Halibut with Balsamic Vinaigrette |
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Classic Pasta with Heirloom Tomatoes and Basil |
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Grilled Watermelon Salad |
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Meringue Cup Ice Cream Sundaes |
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Vegan Dinner Menu “A” for 4 Guests |
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Balsamic Vinaigrette |
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Green Beans with Toasted Almonds |
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Grilled Vegetables |
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Penne Pasta with Kalamata Olives and Spinach with Veggie Meatballs |
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Tofu‐Walnut Meatballs |
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Pumpkin Custard Pie |
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Berry Mousse Topped with Seasonal Fruit |
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Vegan Dinner Menu “B” for 6 Guests |
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Walnut Mushroom Pate |
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Traditional French Vinaigrette |
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Sautéed Spinach and Shallots |
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Neat Loaf |
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Mashed Potatoes and Mushroom Gravy |
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Apple Cranberry Crisp |
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Andrea’s Favorites |
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Eatwell Macaroni and Cheese |
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Beer Can Chicken |
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Spinach Soufflé |
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Triple Chocolate Cake |
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Flourless Pancakes |
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Blueberry Coffee Cake |
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Crumb Topping |
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Conclusion |
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Resource Guide |
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Party Supplies and Décor Items, Party Favors |
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Invitations |
113 |
Floral and Decorative Linen |
113 |
Food and Beverage |
114 |
Budget Template |
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Checklist Template |
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Metric Conversion Chart |
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Photo Credits |
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