Join our #CreditChat on Twitter and YouTube every Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET. This week, we had a chance to talk about dinner party planning on a budget with visionary and event guru Brian Worley – Partner at YourBASH! We also had a chance to tweet with Annette Joseph – Author of Picture Perfect Parties. This deck features favorite budget-friendly party tips from our #CreditChat crew. You can see highlights, video and all tweets from this chat here: http://www.experian.com/blogs/news/about/dinner-party/
2. Personally, I think great food is important, but the key
to a really fun dinner party is bringing together
the perfect mix of people because the group attending
will keep the energy exciting and fun.
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- Brian Worley @YourBASHbworley
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4. Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET
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What mistakes have you made
when planning or hosting a dinner party?
5. Getting too worked up about what could go wrong.
Tweet by @Magnify_Money
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DINNER PARTY MISTAKE
6. I either make way too much food or not enough.
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DINNER PARTY MISTAKE
Tweet by @Shadow62310
7. Making things too complicated.
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Tweet by @MelSmithJones
DINNER PARTY MISTAKE
Focus on friendship and not trying to impress.
8. Making things that need constant attention so you can’t party.
Tweet by @MelSmithJones
DINNER PARTY MISTAKE
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9. Just remember your guests are coming to see you.
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Tweet by @AJosephStyle
10. Not thinking about plates, forks, cups.
Tweet by @MelSmithJones
DINNER PARTY MISTAKE
My friends and I invested in a reusable set.
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11. Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET
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What’s a fun, budget-friendly way
to invite people to a dinner party?
12. I love Evite or Paperless Post to send out invitations.
Tweet by @AdvantageCCS
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They even have print options, too!
21. Tweet by @MelSmithJones
Surrounding yourself with awesome people.
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Building friendships cost in time and effort, but the ROI is massive.
22. Forage for flowers and branches.
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Tweet by @AJosephStyle
PARTY DECORATION IDEAS
23. Get a quality set of base party supplies (I get everything in white).
Tweet by @MelSmithJones
PARTY DECORATION IDEAS
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Then add per theme (pinecones for fall, etc.).
24. Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET
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Can you recommend any
budget-friendly appetizers?
25. Pigs in a blanket is my go-to. I also stick with a killer veggie platter:
roasted veggies, chips, hummus, yogurt dip ...
Tweet by @MoneyMattersMan
26. Tweet by @Krissylynn
I always do a cheese/salami/cracker plate that is fantastic.
Trader Joes has a great selection for all and AFFORDABLE!
27. We throw a fondue party every year! We supply the cheese and chocolate.
Tweet by @StephTheBlogger
Guests bring dipables and drinks.
32. Tweet by @Annuity_Org
Have guests bring most of the drinks.
They pick their favorites and you provide the food.
33. Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET
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Do you have advice on how to save
money on dinner? Any favorite recipes?
34. Tweet by @AverageJoeMoney
Don’t underestimate “communal” meals.
There’s something symbolic about eating from the same pot like a chili or gumbo
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