society social giveaway!

Amazing giveaway! My #1 hostess tip is to ensure that you have something that everyone likes… Delicious cocktails/fun non-alcoholic options, regular/decaf, a vegetarian option, dance music/a little Sinatra. Watching others have fun and feel comfortable in your home at your party is what makes throwing parties so fun. xo

ahh this is so amazing! lovelove those coasters. so my hostessing tip is more of a recipe for success: plenty of food and drinks + good music + make your guests feel at home by keeping their drinks filled and anticipating their needs + don’t stress!

I love this giveaway! I think the best way to ensure a soirées success is to make sure you have appropriate supplies based upon the amount of people you have attending. Way too much and everyone gets the sense that lots of folks decided not to show up– too little.. and.. well, too little is the worst.

Letterpress coasters?! What the what? Amazing! Love everything letterpressed! really liking the polkadot one and everything gold. My tip for hosting is to leave the cooking to someone else. I recently organised a dinner for a birthday and got a chef in to prepare the meal. What a revelation! The chef prepared some food at the table ( great entertainment for everyone), the food turned out great, I didn’t have to rush in and out of the kitchen or worry about the food turning out right, I got to have uninterrupted time with my friends (which is really the point of it all,no?) and I was still the hostess with the mostest, making sure everyone’s glasses were never empty.

I always have everything 100% done and set (including my attire) 15 minutes before the start of the event. That way I am calm and relaxed (and 1 drink in) before anyone arrives. This sets the tone of the event.

What a fun giveaway! My husband and I love to entertain and the bar is always the most important part of our shindigs. I like to have everything chilling (wine, beer) in a big silver beverage bucket at least an hour before guests arrive so libations are crisp and cold by the time friends come. I also like to have a few small bowls of candied nuts and pistachios by the bar to satisfy guests before dinner.

What a fantastic giveaway! I love Society Social and I have been obsessed with those coasters!

My hostess tip is not to forget the personal touches and attention to details. Make sure you have a wide range of beverages and food for your guests-and enough! Serve what you know they like and don’t forget dietary restrictions. And don’t forget to decorate!

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Fun giveaway! I can certainly use more entertaining goods in my home. I always offer a refreshing drink to my guests the moment they walk in my home. One of my favorites is adding aloe vera with sparkling cider top with lychee! always makes an impression. and what sets my style apart is that i try not to be so uptight of how perfect everything looks, i think that can make guests feel uncomfortable – so a lot of the time I make a good impression when they first walk in and then just go with the flow the rest of the party and have fun! after all, i think it’s the company that counts.

Crossing my fingers! And how lucky are you to have one of Roxy’s bar cart in your home!

xo Jeanne

What an awesome giveaway! One thing about any events at my place is that my guests know there will always be coffee (served in cute vintage dishes) with their dessert! I’m a bit over-caffeinated haha.

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Awesome giveaway!!

My hostess tip is to take short cuts so you don’t drive yourself crazy and can have fun! Whether you buy gourmet chickens already roasted, but pre-made puff pastry for that dessert, or just serve everything on disposable plates, the little things can keep you sane!

im still in college and learning how to throw a good dinner party and be a good hostess but recently i hosted dinner for girls i met while studying abroad. to make the space more personal and help remember all the good times we had, i hung pictures throughout the room of our travels. everyone loved it!

prep before people come over so they can actually feel like they are enjoying spending time with you, rather than watching you run around the kitchen stressing about the meal!

if you want to stick with your close friends for the party–don’t! make every guest feel like they are welcome and you are excited to have them!

Do as much prep beforehand, and don’t keep all the food in one place – have it spread out around the room or in different rooms, so people will be forced to walk around and mingle while trying different dips/munchies/appetizers! It keeps things interesting!

I like to be a stress-free hostess, so my tip is to take help when it’s offered! Your guess won’t mind cutting limes or picking some good music so you can attend to other matters. They’re there to have fun WITH YOU, and a stressed hostess IS NOT a fun hostess.

I am hosting my first Thanksgiving this year and am going to be serving holiday themed cocktails throughout the afternoon! Cocktails, the right music and plenty of food should make for a great day!

My best hostessing tip is to know your crowd – know exactly who are you inviting! From here you can cater the environment, food, and drinks to fit their style. Whether it is inviting a couple to dinner or inviting 30 of your closets friends over, you first want to make sure the crowd is right. Am I going to invite my friends who have toddlers? Or am I going to invite my friends from college? What about some of my co-workers? Do I want my co-workers to hear embarrassing stories about me from my college friends? Probably not! Sometimes different types of groups don’t mix well together, and you want the people to set the ambiance for everyone to have an appropriate time. From here you will know what food to serve and what drinks to have. You’re having a tailgating football party? Better make sure you have tequila in case its a big win, spicy apps for the guys, and a frozen pizza in the fridge if everyone ends up staying late-night.

My best hostessing tip is to have a backup plan. Whether it is a backup dress, a tent in case of rain, or even an extra chilled bottle of wine (or two), you can never be over prepared.

Happy hosting!

My favorite trick is to make sure the lighting is low, the candles are lit and the room is sufficiently warm… make the atmosphere cozy and people can’t help but relax!

Have a pre-made signature drink! Sit it out with beer wine, etc so you aren’t stuck playing bartender all night!

I love creating a theme for the party- usually this falls with the food(bbq night or taco nights) and from there everything falls in place. Also just have fun- you are having a party to be with your friends.

Great music and a specialty cocktail always make for a great night!

this is an amazing giveaway! i would so love to win

i host parties and dinners A LOT. my #1 tip is to set everything out in pretty serveware. whenever im out at target or homegoods and see nice but inexpensive glasses, cake plates, trays, servers, etc, i always snap them up! even if im just serving chips and dip or delivery pizza, the fact that its plated beautifully (no original containers on my table!!!) always makes it look so much prettier!

When I am doing large themed parties I like to buy the fun chalkboard stickers or some other fun, festive stickers and each guest gets 2 stickers. 1 is their name tag with a favorite character name and the other goes on their drink with the same name so there’s no mixing up bevies!

ALWAYS serve Champagne. I think it’s a real treat and makes guest feel special when you offer them a glass.
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Always, always start with a cocktail! Whether it’s a glass of bubbly in a pretty-little flute, or a themed cocktail with a swizzle stick, guests will feel more at ease and right at home when a drink is in hand. You, as a host, can plan ahead with great glassware (and cute napkins! a must-have) and “accessories” that center around your theme and your drinks! A great way to kick off your soiree with style!

I make sure to keep it simple, but focus on detail. Always have a variety of beverages especially if the gents are invited. I like to personalize things such as cocktail napkins, add descriptions to your platters or drink descenders with cute printables, and I also love having accessories like fun straws or coordinating decor that matches your party theme. And I Love society social!!

Liked and followed! My best tip is to keep your sense of humor at an event. It’s the best accessory. My table’s best accessories are the winnings of this giveaway, however.

Great giveaway! My hostesssing tip would be to relax and enjoy your event.. don’t worry about clean up until the next day (special items get broken during late night washings). And WINE! Plenty of wine!

Hi Roxy and Sarah – obsessed with this giveaway already! I haven’t been hosting for very long but the best party-planning tip I learned from my mom (the ultimate host!) is to always have fresh flowers and burning candles out and about as part of your decor. We come from a big family so hosting always means bustling about making sure everyone is enjoying yourself, but I think it’s important to just stop and sit at some point to enjoy those around you… and your handiwork.

Thanks for the giveaway! great items. My best hosting tip would be don’t sweat the small stuff. Something WILL go wrong either before or during your party (Murphy’s law ), but if you just learn to relax and let it go, you will be able to enjoy your event to its fullest and have a great time with your guests!

What a great giveaway! I love to have stations when I host – drinks, snacks, and the main event. I think it keeps people moving around and meeting new friends!

All the stress in hosting for me is usually in trying to get everything done beforehand. Making a list of the to-do’s and a realistic time frame for each item helps me eliminate my stress before the big shindig because I know there is plenty of time! Then, you can enjoy your soiree to it’s full extent!

I just try to be as prepared as possible. You never know what can go wrong, so just go with the flow. Also – have vegetarian friendly options, and make any bakery vegan if possible (my best friend is a vegan). No one can tell the difference between vegan and non vegan bakery.

It’s all about the details- even the tiniest DIY or special touch can set your soiree apart and take it up a level- adore Roxy and follow SS on twitter and fb
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Xo- Tiffany