M. Bellucci and G. Farahani attend the cartier dinner at the « Musée des Arts décoratifs » in Paris

Advance planning will ultimately make a dinner party that much easier to pull off. Making accurate lists and giving yourself plenty of time for each task will minimize chaos and help you tackle the inevitable glitches that arise. The British party planner Fiona Leahy says that as a professional, outsourcing is key for her own busy life, but even if you can’t hire a catering staff for your private affair, think about what you don’t have to do yourself — like picking up a dessert, having wine, flowers or other supplies delivered, or hiring a cleaning service for before or after the party.

October 27, 2021 | 10:31 am