Girl Dinner: A Guide To Hosting the Best Dinner Party

Adulting can be hard, and making time for loved ones can be one of the biggest challenges young adults face. Dinner parties are one of the best ways to negate stress and celebrate the beauty of life. While planning a dinner party may seem challenging, fear not. We at The Edge have got you covered with a step-by-step guide on becoming the ultimate dinner party host.

1. Choose a theme. 

The theme of the dinner party sets the tone for the whole night. Will the night be sentimental with a candlelit dinner and warm colors? Or will the theme be more entertaining and take less of a traditional turn? When in doubt, always look to TikTok for ideas. On TikTok, dinner parties range from sentimental “Friendsgiving” potlucks to Taylor Swift-themed nights where the seating chart reflects each of her eras. Overall, being authentic with the theme will ensure a memorable and fun night. 

2. Create the menu.

This is the time when you can channel your inner Gordon Ramsay and impress your guests with an impeccable menu. The key to a good menu is variety and consistency. An exciting menu consists of appetizers, a minimum of two entrees, desserts, and a signature drink. Keep in mind that guests will have different dietary restrictions and food preferences, and everyone needs to be accounted for when creating the menu. If cooking is not your fortė, catering or ordering food are excellent alternatives. The menu should look presentable and compliment the theme of the dinner party. 

3. Decorate!

As for any dining experience, presentation is important. A great dining experience should have a beautiful aesthetic. First, choose a color scheme. As the fall season continues to take stride, warm colors combat the coolness of the weather. However, in the springtime, opting for colorful and bright options will help with the transition into warmer weather. Aside from the color scheme, the decorations need to be on point. Maude and May provides beautiful vintage pieces to create gorgeous table decorations. Decorating is an opportunity to add personal touches that are authentic to who you are as a person.

Whether it's a small gathering or a big group, hosting a dinner party is one of the best ways to celebrate life with the people you love. As you host, don’t forget to capture the moment with fun pictures and tag us @theedgemag!