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15 Minute Party

How to Throw a Party in Under 15 Minutes

Quick party tips that can save you time and energy
Planning Your Party
Easy Outdoor Entertaining

The Dos and Don'ts of Outdoor Entertaining

Throw an outdoor soirée the right way!
Helpful Apps

Our 15 Favorite Wedding and Party Planning Apps

Fear not: these smartphone apps will keep you organized as you plan your bash
Budget Tips
10 Tips for Throwing a Fabulous Party on a Budget

10 Tips for Throwing a Fabulous Party on a Budget

How to throw a stylish party without breaking the bank
Essentials
Best Party Foods

Best Party Foods for Every Occasion

Your guests will love these delicious recipes
The Basics

How to Grill the Perfect Steak

Season your meat, light the grill, and get ready to savor what summer is all about
Organization
Party

Tips for Stylish, Stress-Free Entertaining

Michael Leva and Nancy Parker share their entertaining secrets with us.
Great Guides
12 Party Tips From Professionals

12 Party Tips From Professionals

The top rules experienced event planners always follow when hosting an event of their own
Invitations

12 Food-Inspired Party Invites

Set the scene for your warm weather bashes with these fantastic food-inspired invites
Setting the Scene
Formal Table Tips

How to Set the Perfect Table

Advice on impressing guests with the perfect table setting
Tableware
Set the table

10 Tips for Setting a Natural-Looking Table

How to create a relaxed, organic look for your tabletop
Themed Ideas

Say 'Oui, Oui' to Hosting Your Own Parisian Party

Create your own Parisian getaway in honor of 'Haute Cuisine' hitting theaters...
Centerpieces

Food-Focused Centerpieces That’ll Steal Your Heart

This Valentine’s Day, create your own décor with sweet treats for any setting
Party TIme

25 Party Foods Worth Your Attention

Get a little visual inspiration for your bash with these fantastic dishes
Fun Ideas

Best of… Dream Partying

By dream we mean a no-holds-barred, no-expense-spared, balls-to-the-wall extravaganza
Etiquette Guide
Make sure you have the most polite kid at the party!

Party Etiquette for Your Kids

5 tips for how to guarantee you’ll have the most polite kids at the party
Disaster Tips

15 Celebrity Party Disasters

Learn a lesson from these A-lister party fouls
More Hosting Tips
Cornelia Guest Shares Her Hosting Tips

Cornelia Guest Shares Her Hosting Tips

Entertaining pro Cornelia Guest talks summer hosting and more tips

Addicted to Hosting?

Are you 'addicted' to hosting like Neil Patrick Harris?...

Food-Inspired Invites

Set the scene for your warm weather bashes with these fantastic food-inspired invites
Social Media for Entertaining

5 Fun Ways to Use Social Media for Your Summer Cookout

Get everyone in on the fun with these cool new social media tricks

10 Easy DIY Arrangements That You Can Eat

Create fun, exciting centerpieces from your favorite foods
DIY Wedding ideas

5 DIY Wedding Projects You Can Do Right Away

If you're excited to get started on wedding planning, begin with these projects...
8 Healthy Party Ideas

8 Healthy Party Ideas

Make over your party style and host one of these fun get-togethers that will help you stick to your resolution
Red Beet Risotto

5 Risottos Fit for Entertaining

Let this classic, one-pot Italian rice dish be the inspiration for your next dinner party.