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become the hostess with the mostest: planning your perfect party
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as an event planner and someone who loves to host, here is a guide to help you plan a fantastic, stylish, and elevated party of any kind! I love creating unique events and tending to guests, and these are items that help me pull everything together. ...
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set the table

for an aesthetically pleasing setting
 
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lots of Etsy shops will send you super cute mismatched vintage china for that beautiful look!
Mismatched Plates China porcelain dishes new vintage mix and match
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Etsy shop with great embodied placemats! comes in a set of 4
Embroidered Placemats & Napkins Set for Elegant Dinner Tables
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super duper cute placemat for a more coquette themed party
Ribbia Pink White Handmade Fabric Placemat
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set of paper plates if you have a lot of guests and want an easier cleanup
Assorted Tea Party Dinner Paper Plates- Set of 24
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used these paper plates for my grad party and they were a huge hit!!
Sparkle and Bash 48-Pack Floral Paper Plates
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if you want a more uniform look at your table setting
Elyxio 48Pcs Pink Floral Paper Plates
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great color options for these cloth napkins!
Cotton napkin set of 2 or 4, tailored cloth napkins
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LOOK how cute these personalized cocktail napkins are!! perfect for a more classy/elevated event I'm so obsessed with these
Cheers Embroidered Cocktail Coasters Napkins
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more vintage mismatched table ware! personally I love this look for a table setting, it looks more eccentric and original
8 Vintage Mismatched Silverplate Dinner Forks
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cute linen table cloth that will add a pop under all the other table accessories
French Country Wildflowers Ruffle Rectangle Tablecloth
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amazing custom table cloth!!
Custom Tablecloth Gingham Tablecloth Tomato Tablecloth Italian Wedding
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love the little embroidery trees & flowers
Cotton and linen tablecloth,Embroidery tablecloth
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great personalized charcuterie board for any function!
Personalized Large Charcuterie Board
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technically these are little thank you party favors, but how cute would they be as place settings with everyones name on a lil bouquet!!
Magnet favors bouquet mini
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a 40 piece set for $15 of cute vintage-inspired silverware!!!
Bon Flora 40-Piece Stainless Steel Flatware
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gorgeous classic white lace tablecloth that would go with any event
French Floral Lace Embroidered Rectangle Tablecloth/100% Cotton
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very rustic and boho looking table runner for that chic look
Handcrafted Sage Gauze Cheesecloth Runner for Rustic Boho Weddings
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the cutest table runner with hand drawn illustrations - perfect for a dinner party
Personalized Hand Drawn Illustration Table Runner
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achieve that rustic chic look with cheesecloth napkins!
Beige cheesecloth napkin Rustic wedding gauze napkin
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ribbon place cards! so adorable for a coquette theme
24Pcs Pink Bow Shaped Place Cards
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perfect for salads of all kind!!
Wood Serving Bowl
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so great for easily serving appetizers in a cute way!
Atwood Solid Acacia Wood Cheese Board
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glassware

clink clink!

 
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vintage colored wine glasses, great for a mix & match table aesthetic
Vintage Style Unique Wine Glass, Colored Cocktail Glasses
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these stemless glasses are perfect for serving a cocktail or wine in style
Colorsavant Stemless Wine Glasses Set 6
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super cute and good quality glasses with great color options to match your theme
Airsky Pink Vintage Drinking Glasses Set of 4
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great options if you're going for that mix and match colorful look at your table like me :)
Vintage build your own set of Mismatched water goblets
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these are literally so cool and beautiful - a simple way to elevate your event design!
Customized Seashell Wine Glasses
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such an interesting and dramatic design - i'm obsessed with these glasses
BOON Wine Glasses Set – Handmade, Mouth-Blown Glasses
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if you want a more simple and timeless event, these classic wine glasses are great and durable
Set of 8 Lead-free 12oz Clear Wine Glasses
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still a simple and classic wine glass with a little bit of style!
JEKOSEN Tulip Red Wine Glasses Set of 4
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now I looove a coupe glass for martinis & cocktails, these are simple and stylish
Montex 6 Pcs 10 oz Ribbed Martini Glasses
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these pink coupe glasses for a gals night?? cut it out soo cute
comfit Pink Vintage Martini Glasses Set
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decor

add some fun and spunk to elevate your event

 
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tall candles at the function yes please! these come in different color combos and are a perfect pop at the table
Set of 2 - Very Tall Taper Candles - 12'' Candles Set
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these taper candles are everything I want them allll
Handmade Soft Pastel Beeswax & Soy Blend Natural Wax Spiral Twist Sculptural Candles
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love these classic looking glass candle holders
Glass Candle Holder Set
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a more colorful option for candle holders - mix and match with candlestick colors for a unique and fun look!
Colourful Glass Candle Holders
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gorgeous hand painted candles for a personalized touch!!
Floral Hand Painted Candles
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these wine glass charms are so beautiful I want them right now omg
Stained glass wine charms
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super cute personalized drink tags
Round Cocktail Glass Hanging Drink Tag
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these vases are stunning and you can use them around your house after your party!
Colorful Vase Embossed Vase for Flowers
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great for center pieces or just floating around bringing pops of florals to your event
French Relief Patterned Glass Vase, Small Embossed Modern Mini Flower Vase
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beautiful hand painted vase, great for a large bouquet!
Hand painted flower garden vase, glass floral carafe
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these candlestick holders are everything I could ever want
Vixdonos Taper Glass Candlestick Holders
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these acrylic risers can be used as a cupcake stand, other food display, or as a base for other decor - definitely a need!
HENABLE Large Acrylic Display Risers
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this shop has so many adorable themed decoration - these martini balloons would be so fun for a dinner party/bridal shower/birthday!
Extra Dirty Balloon Pack - 24 latex balloons
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bar items

if you’re boozin
 
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love these moscow mule copper mugs - they look so nice and are great quality
Kitchen Science Moscow Mule Mugs Set of 6
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RIDICULOUSLY CUTE
Heart Shaped Shot Glasses Cute Bar Accessories
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custom party cups with super cute illustrations
PERSONALIZED Cocktail Party Cups | Set of Frost Flex 16oz Cups
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add some fun to your drinks with these stirrers!
Disco ball drink stirrers | bar cart decor
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super unique way to customize your event! this will be a hoot for guests
Edible photo drink topper
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large drink dispensers are a must for bigger functions or outdoor parties!
Royalty Art Dual Mason Jar Drink Dispensers with Metal Stand
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these are a huge help, especially in the summer months!
60 Pack Reusable Ice Cubes for Drinks
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the perfect set of bar tools to become your own personal mixologist!
Mixology Bartender Kit: 10-Piece Set
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cute bar cart for a great price - this is a staple!
VASAGLE Bar Cart, Home Bar Serving Cart
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great for making cocktails with fresh fruit juice 🧃
Elite Gourmet BPA-Free Electric Citrus Juicer
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recipes

food prep is essential!
 
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I mean who wouldn't be thrilled at lasagna at the function
Our Best Lasagna
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a simple side dish but 100% of the time a crowd pleaser!
The Easiest Mashed Potatoes You'll Ever Make
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this salmon recipe is super easy and easy to make in bulk for a bigger crowd
Pan-Seared Salmon Is Too Easy To Be This Good
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my dad would always make these as a side with chicken or steak and they are sooo yummy
Glazed Carrots
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for when you reeeally want to impress your audience!!
Perfect Beef Tenderloin
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I make this with gf pasta and flour and it is still magically delicious
Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese (Contest-Winning!) - The Chunky Chef
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ambiance

setting the atmosphere of your event intentionally through scent & lighting is a huge hack to create a memorable occasion

 
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scent is a must for setting the vibe - fresh linen is always a good idea for that clean and sophisticated feel
Lulu Candles | Fresh Linen | Soy Jar Candle
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lavender is another great scent for a calming atmosphere
Chesapeake Bay Candle Medium Jar - Serenity
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I absolutely love the scent of jasmine and it's perfect for an event - simple, floral notes to inspire peace and tranquility
Chesapeake Bay Candle, Peace + Tranquility
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if you're not into lighting candles, this diffuser set will do the trick just the same. sandalwood is another one of my top picks for fragrance!
Sandalwood Rose Reed Diffuser Set
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this candle is genuinely to die for; a blend of jasmine, sandalwood, and botanicals - not sure what could be better
LA JOLIE MUSE Sandalwood Scented Candle
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these scent sticks are great for a fruitier ambiance, def a summertime or fall pick!
Benevolence LA Reed Diffuser - Orange & Clove
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this is hands down the best air freshener spray I have ever smelt and it's the only one I buy over and over.
Febreze Air Mist Ocean Scent Spray
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stationary

invites & menus to tie your theme together

 
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super cute stationary from an etsy seller - love having a menu for guests to physically hold!
MENU Dinner Party Aesthetic
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more stationary for invites/menu that I love
DINNER PARTY INVITE - template | dinner party invitation
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very simple & chic
Whimsical Dinner Party Invitation
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place card & menu bundle!! super easy
MENU + PLACE CARDS Template | Printable Table Decor
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love these Canva templates - super easy and look how adorable this design is
Editable Birthday Party Invitation,
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party favors

leave your guests with a little token of appreciation
 
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these gift bags might be the most adorable things ever. imagine opening this from your host I would cry.
A Tini Bit Older Birthday Favor Bag
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these matchboxes are a perfect inexpensive way to give back to your guests
Custom Birthday Match Boxes
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completely customizable shooters!! super cute for a 21st bday or whatever kind of party you want
Birthday Casamigos Labels 50 mL
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cute wine stoppers you can personalize as a gift
Bulk Personalized Wine Stoppers
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