15 Party Planning Essentials That Will Help You Host A Fabulous Christmas And New Year Party

Host in style this holiday season with home entertaining must-haves.

The most memorable of moments are those spent together, celebrating and creating lifelong memories with your loved ones. A consummate host should always have the five senses in mind no matter how casual the celebration is. There's no such thing as, “too tasteful.” No details are too little when setting your table. All the factors work together, from the texture of linens, sight of beautiful china and flatware to the drinkware selections.

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15 Party Planning Essentials That Will Help You Host A Fabulous Christmas And New Year Party

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FOR YOUR HOLIDAY TABLE DESIGN

A well-styled table is the fundamental part of any successful celebration. Taking the time to plan a well-curated table and guest experience shows your guest that you care about them. Where your guests will sit, wine, dine and mingle must cater to the five senses — touch, hearing, sight, smell and taste.

15 Party Planning Essentials That Will Help You Host A Fabulous Christmas And New Year Party

CHARGER PLATES

Set and style a table that stands out with festive tabletop essentials like this gold embossed charger plate.

SHOP CHARGER PLATE - Antique Gold Charger Plate with Embossed Rims

SHOP CHARGER PLATE - Sage Charger PLates with Gold Rim

15 Party Planning Essentials That Will Help You Host A Fabulous Christmas And New Year Party

TABLE RUNNER

A table runner adds a layer of intrigue and softness to any table. It’s also a great way to bring in some festive elements. With a ton of options and designs to choose from, you can’t go wrong with an elegant table runner.

SHOP TABLE RUNNER - Pinecone Embroidered Table Runner

SHOP TABLE RUNNER - Burgundy Cheesecloth Table Runner

15 Party Planning Essentials That Will Help You Host A Fabulous Christmas And New Year Party

STUNNING FLATWARE

There is nothing like a beautifully set table. All of the table’s elements should complement one another and enhance all senses, like your flatware. If you want to create a great dining experience, you shouldn't overlook the importance of striking flatware.

SHOP FLATWARE - Antique Gold Flatware Set

SHOP FLATWARE - Gold Stainless Steel Satin Finish Flatware Set Service

SHOP FLATWARE - White Matte Stainless Steel Flatware Set

15 Party Planning Essentials That Will Help You Host A Fabulous Christmas And New Year Party

GLASSWARE

Elevate your entertainment with beautiful glassware. A great way to show off some serious style is with your glassware. From water to wine, to soft drinks, to cocktails, style out your refreshments with unique pieces.

SHOP GLASSWARE - Colored Glass Water Goblets

SHOP GLASSWARE - Gold Rimmed Red Wine Set

SHOP GLASSWARE - Blue Water Goblet/Wine Glass

15 Party Planning Essentials That Will Help You Host A Fabulous Christmas And New Year Party

PLATES

Selecting  plates for an elegantly set table is an art in itself and should be enjoyed! Add a splash of fun by using a mix of colors, shapes, and patterns for an eye-catching tablescape. You can opt for a matching set or a mix of different patterns.

SHOP PLATES - Spode Delamere Dinner Plate, Set of 4

SHOP PLATES - Christmas Dinner Plates Set of 4

SHOP PLATES - Appetizer Plates, 6-Piece, Amalfi Verde

15 Party Planning Essentials That Will Help You Host A Fabulous Christmas And New Year Party

TABLE LINENS & ACCESSORIES

Table linens are a simple yet impactful way to bring some color, texture, and theme into your table design. Styling with napkin rings is another opportunity to add details to your tablescape. Gathering accessories like napkin rings is an easy and fun way to build a unique and varied tabletop collection. They are easy to store and go-to if you want to switch up your tabletop look quickly.

SHOP NAPKINS - 20 x 20 Moss Green Dinner Napkin

SHOP NAPKINS - CRAFT Dinner Napkin with Lace

SHOP NAPKIN RINGS - Vintage Leaf Napkin Holders

SHOP NAPKIN RINGS - Holiday Napkin Rings Holders

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FOR YOUR ENTERTAINING - BARWARE ESSENTIALS

A great way to show off some serious style as a host is with your entertaining essentials like glassware and barware. Elevate your entertainment and hosting game with with beautiful glassware from water to wine, to soft drinks, to cocktails, style out your refreshments with unique pieces and entertain in style.

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Akeshi Akinseye

Akeshi Akinseye is the founder and CEO of Kesh Events and is the leading expert in the wedding and event industry on all things celebrations.

She is widely regarded as One of the best Wedding planners in America by Brides, Top 5 wedding vendors in the world by WEDLUXE, top wedding planner in Chicago by PartySlate and more. 

Her insights and work have been featured in national publications like Brides, PartySlate, Modern Luxury Weddings, Inside Weddings, Yahoo, ESPN, New York Times etc and she appears regularly in media outlets like ABC, The Tribune and more.

She is the author of the best-selling book, The Art of Floral And Event Design” and founder and editor of celebrations and lifestyle magazine, The Art of Celebrating. Her creativity, keen eye, attention to detail and knack for perfection is what her clients love about her. She brings the art of creativity and personalization to every single event making her the best at what she does. Akeshi honors the individual styles of her clients and she continually strives to make every experience one to remember.

http://www.akeshiakinseye.com
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