moniek Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 Boy I am glad its back up! I am wanting to have my first candle open house in November. Does everyone serve refreshments during this? If so, what? I am inviting about 50 people, although I know everyone wont show up. Just needing some tips. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katy Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 I plan to serve some snack foods. I am doing some cheese and crackers and wine, tea, water, and coffee that is all i have down for now. I am still working on things so any suggestions would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 Simply finger foods and something to drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glazegyrl Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 finger foods with some punch is good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorrie Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 You may not want to serve alchol because that gives them a reason to sit and drink. I just had an open house and I made up a cookie platter and I have pop and coffee. It was just enough for them to snack on and it wasn't a huge cost to me. Also make sure that you have lots of order forms. I did mine as a cash and carry and what I didn't have in stock I took orders on. It worked great for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinnyRit Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 You may not want to serve alchol because that gives them a reason to sit and drink. We DID serve alcohol (wine and beer) so folks would feel a little more free to loosen their wallets And they did! Ours was around Christmas though and was truly more of a "party". We had the products set up in the living room and all the snacks were kept to the kitchen and dining room. So once people were done shopping, they kind of got out of the way and went to the dining room. Worked great and was very successful.Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 For my christmas open house I had Hot mulled cider and a variety of christmas goodies. For my mother's day open house, I just had coffee, soft drinks and cookies. Remember, they aren't there to get their bellies full! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondk Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 What you would serve to drink would depend on the time of the party and who you invited. Finger food would be great like finger sandwiches, anything that you could use with a toothpick and maybe some chips and dips. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katy Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Wow thanks for all of everyones input. Every little bit helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairy_Light Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 I've never thrown a party so this is a good thread for me to watch and take notes... i think finger food would be good though with punch. Nice but not fancy... after all you don't know how much they are going to spend and it could be less then worth the hassel if you go too far out. HUGS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrealh1975 Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 I'm having a party this weekend and I'll be serving...Punch and finger foods (deviled eggs, chips/salsa/dip, and little sandwiches from Costco) HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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