
Redesign + More provides Holiday and Event Decorating in Charlotte, Mooresville, Statesville, Hickory, Huntersville, Gastonia, Belmont, Davidson, Monroe, Matthews, Lake James and Lake Norman North Carolina. We also extend our holiday decorating services to Fort Mill and Lake Wylie South Carolina.
Holiday entertaining can be a great joy – a festive time to get together with family and friends, showcase your holiday decorating skills and celebrate everything the season means to you.
With these party planning ideas, you can throw the perfect holiday party whether you have an over-sized family room or a small Charlotte apartment or condo for entertaining. The key is to be creative with what you have, and plan, plan, plan!
Set the tone for your holiday party even before the first guest arrives. Fill a baking pan halfway with water and cinnamon; then put it in the oven on a low heat, and let the aromatic smell of cinnamon fill the house. Plug in the holiday lights to cheer guests as they arrive. Have seasonal music playing softly in the background. Keep a fire burning in the fireplace to add to the cozy holiday mood.
Plan the Seating
There is nothing worse than not having a place to sit at a party! Make your guests' comfort a top priority at your holiday celebration. You can borrow chairs and benches from friends. Depending on the formality, you can throw down some beanbag chairs or over-sized cushions, which work great for kids. If you lack a large open area to seat everyone, arrange small seating areas separate from one another. Truth be told, most guests would prefer these intimate seating areas anyway!
To tide guests over before the meal is ready, offer plenty of appetizers and finger foods. These can include cheese and crackers, prepared veggie platters, cocktail shrimp, chips and salsa, fresh fruit, mozzarella sticks, sandwich quarters, etc. Add elegance to your Hors D'oeuvres by lining each tray with colorful holiday foil and doilies. Know when you're going to serve the holiday meal, and make that clear to your guests.
For the main course at your holiday party, you can go with a traditional ham, turkey or lamb... or opt for lasagna, subs or even pizza. It's your party, so do things your way. But remember to offer an option for vegetarians, dieters and fussy eaters!
As far as beverages go, you can satisfy most guests with a variety of juice, soda and alcohol -- or why not combine all three in a killer holiday punch?And don't forget the eggnog!

Don't forget dessert! If you are clever enough, your desserts can double as decorations. Picture this: rich, chocolate fudge cake, drizzled with raspberry sauce and berries beneath the flickering silhouette of a red taper candle. Delicious and eye catching!
If you want guests to stay awhile instead of taking off early, then keep the party alive with games and activities. Plan a holiday gift exchange -- or better yet, a joke gift exchange. You may want to put a dollar limit on the gift so it's not a burden on your guests. Fill out a few Mad Libs, or try creating your own with guests at the party! Announce that you're hanging up the mistletoe to stir things up . Dust off the chess table, break out the poker set, grab Pictionary. You can even look online for icebreaker games that might be appropriate. But keep in mind, there will be those who would rather mingle than play games, so let the guests dictate their own entertainment schedules.
Or you can make it stress free... and hire Redesign + More for your holiday and event decorating needs. We offer Interior Holiday and Event Decorating packages for Charlotte NC and surrounding areas. We highlight the rooms in your home and set the mood, so your guest can enjoy your holiday party.
We make it painless for you, so you can enjoy your holidays.
~ Happy Holidays ~

Happy Holiday Decorating, may your home be filled with lots of love, joy and laughter this holiday season. From our homes at Redesign + More to your homes.
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