Emily Post's Great Get-Togethers: Casual Gatherings and Elegant Parties at Home

by Anna Post, Lizzie Post

Overview

Anna Post and Lizzie Post, the great-great-granddaughters of world-renowned etiquette and entertaining guru Emily Post, provide the first and last guide you will ever need for hosting a successful party of any size effortlessly and enjoyably. With Emily Post’s Great Get-Togethers, the Post sisters revise and reconfigure Emily Post’s Entertaining for a modern time and a new generation, with valuable ideas and information to help young singles and couples develop their unique entertaining style and throw the perfect party.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780061992438
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	04/16/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	272
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Anna Post is the great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post, and a co-author of Emily Post's Etiquette, 18th Edition. She is also the co-author of Great Get-Togethers and Emily Post's Wedding Etiquette, 6th Edition, and the author of Do I Have to Wear White? Anna conducts business etiquette seminars across the country.

Lizzie Post is the great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post, and a co-author of Emily Post's Etiquette, 18th Edition. She is also the co-author of Great Get-Togethers and Emily Post's Wedding Etiquette, 6th Edition, and the author of How Do You Work This Life Thing? She has spoken across the country sharing etiquette advice about technology, finance, and lifestyle.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments ix

Introduction xi

Part 1 Create Your Party Style 1

Chapter 1 How to Be Party Ready Anytime 3

Chapter 2 Producer, Director, and Star 15

Chapter 3 Planning to Have Fun 25

Chapter 4 The Invitation Tells All 35

Chapter 5 When You Need a Supporting Cast 49

Chapter 6 Setting the Stage 59

Chapter 7 Fabulous Food 77

Chapter 8 Delicious Drinks 95

Part 2 It's Party Time! 115

Chapter 9 Classics with a Twist: Cocktail Parties 117

Chapter 10 Your Signature Dinner Party 137

Chapter 11 A Breath of Fresh Air: Outdoor Parties 151

Chapter 12 Traditions and Special Occasions 173

Chapter 13 Celebrate! Holiday Parties 191

Chapter 14 It's Time for Cake: Children's Parties 207

Chapter 15 Hosting Houseguests 223

Chapter 16 Be Invited Back 233

Frequently Asked Questions 245

Picture Credits 251

Index 252

Editorial Reviews

Great-great-granddaughters of American etiquette maven Emily Post, Anna Post (Emily Post's Wedding Parties) and Lizzie Post (How Do You Work This Thing?: Advice for the Newly Independent on Roommates, Jobs, Sex, and Everything That Counts) provide lists and timetables for planning a party, and they cover invitations, party space, equipment, and help. For each type of party (e.g., cocktail, dinner, outdoor, or holiday), a few recipes are included. This book differs from most other party books by answering troublesome questions such as how to address an invitation to an unmarried couple, make proper introductions, and accommodate an unexpected additional guest. The Posts advise readers to think about each guest before the gathering to assure that everyone is given special attention. They focus on the comfort and enjoyment of guests and hosts, rather than the elegance or extravagance of the party. VERDICT This distinctive etiquette/party book will build confidence and help hosts feel relaxed for having learned essential keys to good hospitality.—Ann Weber, Bellarmine Coll. Preparatory, San José, CA

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