If you plan on hosting a holiday cookie exchange, why not throw the best bash in town? Follow these simple steps to creating the perfect holiday extravaganza:
Invitations: If you know the email addresses for all your guests, you may choose to take advantage of the free e-cards available at Evite.com. These come in numerous styles including a beautiful one designed for a cookie exchange - just look in the "Winter Holidays" category. You can even include an online map to your home. Also, Evite will keep you updated as to who RSVP's. If you'd prefer a more traditional method, you may consider purchasing your invitations from Zazzle.com. They have fun or elegant designs, and many of their cards come with matching envelopes, which adds to their festivity. Go to their "Christmas Party Invitations" or "Holiday Invitations" categories.
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Decorations: Remember there are a number of holidays during this time of year, and you want all your guests to feel welcome. Silver and gold decorations are elegant and can make a room sparkle. OrientalTrading.com has snowflake hanging decals and confetti available, as well as cute snowman decorations. You can also order silver and gold table wear, including plates, cups, silverware, and tablecloths from PartyCity.com. Lighting a holiday scented candle will further add to the mood of your party.
Favors: In addition to sending guests home with cookies, give each one a memorable holiday party favor. Snowflake bottle stoppers and corkscrews make excellent and useful holiday gifts, and winter themed playing cards will be used throughout the season. Snow globe favors can also be fun, and they're available with slots in them for guests to insert their favorite picture and then display them for all to see. And if you'd like to keep with a cookie theme - chocolate covered Oreos with sugared Christmas decorations will be a big hit.
Thank you notes: After your party, send thank you notes to each of your guests for the contribution they made to your party's success. As these will likely go out around the New Year, silver and gold notes are perfect again. They'll also serve to remind guests of the wonderful time they had in your home. TinyPrints.com has a number of cute, fun, or fancy notes that guests are sure to enjoy.
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Deb Rosenberg is an event planner and recommends these terrific Christmas Favors offered at DivaEntertains.com
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