{"id":8896,"date":"2024-11-17T15:49:08","date_gmt":"2024-11-17T15:49:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mjkevents.com\/?p=8896"},"modified":"2024-11-17T16:00:28","modified_gmt":"2024-11-17T16:00:28","slug":"holiday-event-planning-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mjkevents.com\/holiday-event-planning-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Event Planning Tips for Stress-Free Gatherings"},"content":{"rendered":"

Let the holiday season begin! It's time for being with the family, starting or continuing traditions, and, of course, eating!<\/p>\n

I will introduce some holiday event planning tips to help manage the planning strife.<\/p>\n

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With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I thought I could give some tips on hosting a fabulous Thanksgiving dinner party.<\/p>\n

Are you looking\u00a0to make your holiday gathering stress-free and memorable? Dive into our expert tips to get started, or connect with MJK<\/a> Events to plan your intimate dinner, cozy gathering, or grand celebration. Let\u2019s create a holiday experience your guests will cherish!<\/p>\n

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Typically when planning a party you want to think about ALL the different age levels that will be present and provide fun, food, drinks, and activities for them all.\u00a0 You want to make everyone feel comfortable and want to come back to hang out with you.<\/p>\n

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Decor\/mood setting - Since it is Thanksgiving your decor should incorporate fall colors, leaves, pumpkins.\u00a0 Depending on how playful or classic you are as a person you could include pilgrims, native Americans, turkeys, or even the Mayflower.\u00a0 I always like to have candles lit for ambiance.\u00a0 Don't combine too many scents because you will have the wonderful smelling food to compete with.\u00a0 You might consider using vanilla or unscented near the kitchen or where you are serving food and use the scented candles in the bathroom.\u00a0 It is always nice to have soft music playing.\u00a0 You could play some jazz or classic standards.<\/p>\n

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Food<\/h2>\n

Food - Always remember to have festive drinks for all age levels in attendance.\u00a0 For the non-alcohol drinkers you can have spiced cider, apple cider, cranberry spritzers.\u00a0 For the alcohol drinkers - you can offer the same choices and just add vodka.\u00a0 Depending on how quickly once people arrive for the party you might want to have some appetizers.\u00a0 Keep them light because you want people to have room to enjoy the dinner.\u00a0 The main entree of course is the center of attention.\u00a0 Make sure you do your prep work during the week leading up to the day.\u00a0 If possible have you family\/friends over earlier in the week for a dinner prep party.\u00a0 People typically look forward to the old standbys and can be disappointed if they aren't found on the table.\u00a0 Some of the old standbys;\u00a0 turkey, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls, pie can be presented in the normal fashion but also you could do one or two in a fancy non-traditional way.\u00a0 For example you could have a small dish of the green bean casserole and then a small dish of green beans sauteed in olive oil with almonds and cherry tomatoes.<\/p>\n

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You could have a cornucopia on the table for a centerpiece or you could use it on the appetizer table and they could eat the items from the cornucopia.<\/p>\n

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Tradition<\/h2>\n

One tradition that you could start is having your guest write down on a rock or a fall leaf (paper) one thing they are thankful for.\u00a0 If you are using the rocks, the rocks could be placed in a vase\/vessel and used as a table decoration.\u00a0 If you are using a fall leaf, you could have a bare tree drawn and your guest could fill your tree with the items they are thankful for.<\/p>\n

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These are just a few tips to get you started hosting a fabulous Thanksgiving dinner.\u00a0 Many people love the Thanksgiving dinner and overeat.\u00a0 Try to pace yourself and have small servings.\u00a0 You can incorporate a family walk after dinner to help work off the dinner and make room for dessert!\u00a0 Have fun with the dinner and the preparations.\u00a0 Remember to include something for everyone that is in attendance.\u00a0 You don't want anyone feeling uncomfortable.<\/p>\n

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Ready to make this holiday season unforgettable? Whether you're planning an intimate family dinner, a charming holiday gathering, or a grand celebration, we're here to bring your vision to life. Let us handle the details so you can focus on creating joyful memories with your loved ones. Contact us today<\/a> to start planning your perfect holiday event!<\/p>\n

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Let the holiday season begin! It's time for being with the family, starting or continuing traditions, and, of course, eating! I will introduce some holiday event planning tips to help manage the planning strife. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I thought I could give some tips on hosting a fabulous Thanksgiving dinner party. 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