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Wine and Dessert Party
Hello! As a recent newlywed, my husband and I are hosting a wine and dessert party. Our friends are the dessert, and we are providing the wine. Should we ask them to also bring appetizers (i.e. cheese, etc)?
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I'm going to say yes to apps, but you should provide them. Although, I also think you should be providing the desserts.
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I'm cool with potlucks for backyard BBQs; wine and dessert during the holidays is different to me.
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I have to agree with the other posters, you should provide the appetizers...especially since you're the "host"
Yes, there should be some savory apps. I love some dessert, but need a break from too much sweet.
I disagree that you have to provide everything as the host. With my group of friends they will bring something to a party. They would prefer guidance - as I would as their guest - and you are providing that. If you and your friends are similar, and only you know your guests, you are fine.
I'm going partially agree and partially disagree with the PPs.
I definitely don't think that you should ask guests to bring desserts AND apps. You should provide the apps.
But I totally think it's ok to ask them to bring desserts, especially since dessert is fairly easy to bring to a party.
For apps... I would suggest some hot and some cold to make it easy on yourself... a spinach dip, a veggie tray with dip, some mini frozen quiche-type things that you can pop in the oven, a nice display of cheese and crackers which will go nicely with the wine, a simple bowl of mixed nuts.
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This is a good point. Bringing a bottle of wine so everyone can try something new is easy and frequently done. But if OP has already told her guests to bring dessert, there's not much she can do now. It's a good thought to keep in mind for the future.
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I will veer from the pro-appetizer votes. We do a cocktails and dessert party and it is 1)at 8pm and 2) billed as desserts. No one comes in need of something savory, as they have already eaten dinner. So I don't think you need to add apps. (But cheese can be an after dinner thing, so that's not actually unheard of.) I would not ask your guests to bring more. Don't get too beat up by the "you're the hosts, you should provide everything" sentiment that Nesties seem to favor. It's all what your circle likes, and how you present it. I don't think sending out invites and saying "bring something" is cool, but if your friends decide to have a party and you agree to be the host house and everyone wants to bring stuff, that's fine.
If you haven't already finalized the set-up, I agree that it might be better to flip the concept-- have everyone bring a bottle or two of wine. That makes for a fun mix.
Also, I'd suggest that as the host house, you provide other non-wine drinks.
I'm "hosting" a party and this is what we're doing - providing some wine and asking people to bring a bottle as well. So far, everyone has been enthusiastic about it.
We're providing the food for many reasons. 1) The cost of food varies more than wine. You can always get a $10 bottle of wine. I know at most potlucks, some people bring a bag of chips, some people bring a huge casserole. 2) I have a restrictive diet and prefer to know what's being served, what I can eat, and if something I'll react to is being placed on my serving pieces. 3) That way I know how much food we'll need and how much we'll have and know how to set it up appropriately.
I'm focusing on chocolate and cheese, personally. Baked brie and about 3-4 nice cheese selections, plus a variety of chocolate and chocolate desert. Probably fruit, as well.
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I agree with others ... if you're already asking guests to bring desserts, I wouldn't ask them to bring apps too. It doesn't seem right to have guests bring 2 things (dessert & apps) when the hosts are providing one thing (wine).
The apps could be simple - something like a cracker & cheese tray always goes over well. Spinach artichoke dip is super easy and is pretty universally well-liked.
I also agree that it would be nice to provide a non-alcoholic drink option. Some guests might be abstaining or limiting alcohol if they're driving home. Some people just don't drink or don't like wine. There might be pregnant ladies, etc. At our holiday drinks & desserts party, I usually make a hot apple cider or a non-alcoholic punch or something. Or just sodas or lemonade would work too.
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