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Speaking of Holiday Party Etiquette
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Our party is this weekend and we have been getting a lot of the "what can we bring" question.
I answer honestly - NOTHING. When I throw a party I anticipate providing everything.
Two of DH's colleagues have said "my wife won't show up empty handed, what should I tell her to bring?"
How would you respond to that when you get that question? I really will have MORE than enough food, and just enough space for the food I have. We buy cases of wine and have enough liquor. I buy beer, and definitely don't want people to bring that because we don't drink it so it just goes to waste.
If they insist on not taking "nothing" for an answer...what would you tell them?
Re: Speaking of Holiday Party Etiquette
well, more wine would be what I would suggest. I get pissed when people bring food to my house when I'm hosting a party, as I plan my menu meticulously and want all the credit, lol.
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I can't go to a party empty handed, but if the hostess says I can't bring anything, then I bring a nice hostess gift for her - linen napkins, a box of specialty foods from our area, a pie plate, etc.
Frankly, if people don't take no for an answer and can't figure out for themselves not to bring food (which I totally get) then I say you tell them about the new crystal glasses you and DH are dying to have. Or a new set of flatware. Something expensive and sparkly. That should shut them up.
(FWIW, I usually say wine, but you have that covered.)
What about flowers or a centerpiece? Or a pointsetta?
Obviously, I love flowers.
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I usually say soda - we never have it in the house and it seems like I always forget to buy some before a party.
That, or wine! You can never have too much wine.
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non-alcoholic wine or mocktail mixes (unless you're already providing)
wine glass charms or bottle stoppers
scented candles
a freakin' ornament for the tree?
How about a bottle of sparking grape juice stuff (you know, that non-alcoholic champagne?) As a pregnant lady I would love it to show up at a party with that!
That or a poinsetta sounds good to me.
That is a lovely idea...I like flowers...I'd just feel weird asking for it. I really want people to just bring their appetite and enjoy the evening!
If you feel strange requesting things other than a food or beverage item, then that above is exactly what you should say to the 'insisters', and just let them know that you really won't have room for any other food item, and you have more than enough wine....done. If they do bring any food or wine after you telling them this, just give it away I guess...
I like this idea.
I agree, this is your best option.
I agree too. I think asking for flowers or chocolates is strange.
I too always have plenty enough food and wine/beverage at my parties. But I don't buy flowers for parties or anything, even though they would sure add to the decor and ambience.
I always say wine b/c if there is leftover it won't go to waste in my house!
(Flowers are a great idea, though, I'd never thought of that!)