<p< < p=””> Charlie Scola, affectionately known as PartyCharlie Author of “Party Planning Secrets”, Party Charlie is a leading innovator in the party planning industry for over 30 years providing full service party planning, catering, entertainment, design, staffing, rentals and more. Party Charlie’s goal is to continuously deliver the newest and most unique party entertainment and…

<p< < p=””> Coat Check – Planning and Set Up <p< < p=””> Here are some tips on making sure your guests leave with the outerwear they came in with. INFORMAL COAT CHECK: Set aside one room as the coast check room. For a limited number of guests, it’s perfectly fine to neatly pile the coats on…

<p< < p=””> <p< < p=””> Use Volunteers at your Party. But know, not all volunteers are created equal! Some people will do a little more and others a little less. But how you, as the party host, structure your volunteers … that will make the difference. Break your volunteers up into 3 segments:1. The set up.2.…

<p< < p=””> <p< < p=””> Get guests involved. <p< < p=””> </p< <> For more information on bars, watch the video, above, and purchase Party Planning Secrets; the Ultimate Guide to a Successful Party at Party Charlie’s Website <p< < p=””> <p< < p=””> Party Charlie is a monthly show on Actors Reporter, a channel on the Actors Podcast Network,…

<p< < p=””> <p< < p=””> In a full-service bar, you provide mixed drinks as well as wine, beer, champagne, and possible after-dinner drinks (cordials). At a full-service bar, a bartender prepares and serves the drinks. For a smaller party, or where no mixed drinks are served, self-service bars are an economical alternative to a full-service bar.…

<p< < p=””> <p< < p=””> <p< < p=””> <p< < p=””> </p< <></p< <> What goes on the buffet? Plates, napkins, utensils, and food. Decorating your buffet is a great idea, but make sure you have room for your essential items. If you’re having just one main dish and a few side dishes, you may be able to use one…

<p< < p=””> <p< < p=””> <p< < p=””> <p< < p=””> </p< <></p< <> As soon as you know you’re having a party, watch for sales. In party planning, last minute = more money + more stress. So shop early for disposable ware, and buy only heavy-duty ware, whether it’s paper or plastic. <p< < p=””> <p< < p=””> Paper Napkins <p< <…

Insects – The Uninvited Guests <p< < p=””> <p< < p=””> </p< <></p< <> Here are some good tips on how to keep the bugs away so that you and your guests can enjoy your outdoor party: • Well before your guests arrive, spray the rims of your trash cans with insecticide to keep away bees and crawling bugs.…

BBQ – Keeping it Safe, Clean, and Hot by Charlie Scola Barbeque parties are fun, especially because you get to enjoy the outdoors, and they’re generally casual. The basic ways to make your barbeque a success are to keep the fire going, keep the grill clean, keep the bugs away, keep the grilling area safe,…

<p< < p=””> Hi I’m Party Charlie, the author of Party Planning Secrets, the ultimate guide to a successful party. Today’s party planning tip is on how to organize a successful potluck event. <p< < p=””> There are twelve steps to potluck success and they are: <p< < p=””> </p< <> 1. Decide how many people will be at…