The Goderich Signal-Star, 1981-03-04, Page 50Being a good hostess requires organization
As a hostess, how does a
bride. gain self-assurance and
competence in her new role?
The first rule for successful
parties is to be organized. Don't
leave anything to chance. With
so many working wives' today,
it's especially important that
the party theme and menu be
planned well in advance. The
table setting, which often sets
the theme for the whole party,
should enhance the,. appearance
of the food and the room.
"Entertaining for any hostess
is easier when she feels secure in
her choice of table appoint-
ments," according to Charles
Solt, design director for Lenox,
whose fine china and crystal
head the list of Most. popular
• bridal^ registry selections.
''An attractive table can be
the basis for a successful. party.
A new bride wants to start her
new life iii the happiest possible
environment," he continued,
"scl use .your fine china and
crystal often and enjoy them. As
classic'' patterns, such as these
made by Lenox, provide lasting
'value and never go out .of style;
they 'are, a very worthwhile in-
. vestment.in today's economy." •
Home entertainment
Entertaining at home is gain-
ing in popularity among young
couples—along with the
phenomenal interest in prepar-
ing fine food. "And after pre-
paring a culinary delight, what
could enhance it more than a
beautiful table setting?" asks
the designer from Lenox.
A successful hostess is able to
express her own personality and
individuality in her new home
environment. Here are some
suggestions from Mr. Solt on
how the bride can be relaxed and
self-assured, and have fun along
with .her guests.
Attendants
Three out of four or 76
percent of newlyweds
have a bridal party of
about 7.2 people. Nine out
of ten or 88 percent of
newlywed women who
had a bridal party pur-
chased gifts for th.ei,
bridal attendants.
Prepare
for. sun
Many honeymooners opt for
a resort vacation, for very good
reason. Traditionally, a week or
two of soaking up the sun, relax-
ing and ,getting accustomed to
spending a great deal of time to-
gether has been the perfect rec-
ipe for getting a marriage off to a
fine start.
Whether you opt tor a trip to
the Caribbean, or a weekend at a
nearby resort, make sure it's the
time of your life,. •
• Bring evening clothes with
•ou, so you can do the town in
style:
• Make sure to take an ample
, amount of sunscreen with you. '
Do be certain that the sunscreen
you choose is one that is formu-
lated for your skin type. Opt for
maximum protection if you are
fair -eyed and fair -skinned.
There's -no sense spending your
honeymoon iri discnmfort.
• You'll probably be spend-
ing the better part of your time in
a bathing suit, so why not bring
two or three? Also, remember to
pack a cover— a snazzy caftan
or a terry robe — for when
you've had your quota of sun for
the day. That way, you won't
have to languish in the shade.
• Don't forget protection for
your nose, lips and eyelids. You
may find preparations that are
specially formulated for the sen-
sitive areas of your face.
Enjoy! It's a period of time
you'll want to reminisce about
for the rest of your life.
• Decide with your husband
how and when you want to en-
tertain. The occasion can range
from a very formal dinner for
"the boss" to a.group of friends
invited over to watch. the
Academy Awards.
• Plan a menu that leaves you
free to spend time with your
guests. Simplicity is the key-
note. In advance, prepare sev-
eral dishes which can cook
largely undisturbed until time
for last-minute finishing
touches.
• Prepare both your appetizer
and dessert ahead of time. This
leaves you free to concentrate
on the main course.
• Set the table and arrange
the centerpiece before guests ar-
rive.
Today's hostess luckily need
'not feel bound by supposed
table setting "rules." Even
though her dinnerware remains
the same. the look of the table
can be varied with subtle color
variations.
For formal occasions, a cloth
picking up one of the colors in
the china pattern will add a soft
glow to the entire room. If de •
-
sired, napkins 'in a deeper tone
of the cloth or picked up from
another color in the dinnerware
pattern will create a more
drarpatic table.
To create the popular country
look for an informal dinner, a
small overall print, plaid cloth
or placemats can be chosen. The
colors should tie in with the
china design as well as the decor
of the room.
If space is limited at a sit
down dinner, it may be more
practical to set dui a group of
small tables rather than one big
one. For seating, this enables
the hall and 'sometimes a corner
of the living rpom.to be used. If
it's a buffet and guests are going
to 'sit anywhere, plan on food
that doesn't need to be' cut.
Music will add a pleasant
background to the scene. It
should not be too loud.or guests
won't be able to converse
easily.
ow that you've
ecided...who, what,
where and when
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