Part I
Planning
- Guest list strategy
- Invitations
- Timing for guests and family-style service.
- Seating that works
- Menu and dietary considerations
- Prepping like a pro
The Beaumont Etiquette Collection
The Art of Hosting
From an intimate dinner to a big celebration, host the kind of evening people talk about for weeks.
$39
Illustrated digital PDF · 4 parts plus host checklists · Yours to keep Purchase details under review
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The most memorable evenings are the ones that feel effortless.
Great hosting isn’t luck or a big budget, it’s a handful of decisions made before anyone arrives. This guide walks you through every one, so you can actually enjoy your own party.
What’s inside
Everything you need, in four practical parts.
Four parts walk you from the first invitation to the last thank-you note.
Part II
Setting the Scene
- Table design
- Flowers, the look without the spend
- Music
- Lighting
- Signature elements
Part III
During the Event
- Greeting guests
- Making introductions
- Keeping conversation flowing
- Handling difficult moments
- Timing the menu and flow
Part IV
After the Party
- Thank-you notes
- Follow-up etiquette
- Guest gifts
Print and keep
Practical extras for real life.
Three quick references make the guidance easy to use when the moment arrives.
Hosting timeline
Dinner party checklist
Guest seating guide
Your guide to hosting
The Art of Hosting
- Complete illustrated PDF guide
- Hosting timeline plus dinner party checklist
- Guest seating guide
- Digital PDF, yours to keep
Questions, answered
Before you choose your guide.
What do I actually get?
A complete illustrated PDF plus three printables: a hosting timeline, a dinner party checklist, and a guest seating guide. Final checkout and delivery details remain pending approval.
Can I get all four guides together?
Yes. The full collection (Dining, Tea, Wine, and Hosting) comes as a bundle for $99, which saves you $57 on buying all four at $39 each.
How far in advance should I plan a dinner party?
The guide includes a full hosting timeline, from invitations to the day itself, so nothing is left to the last minute.
How do I seat guests at a dinner party?
Seating can make or break the night. The guide includes a guest seating guide and the simple rules that keep conversation flowing.
How many guests make a good dinner party?
Enough to keep the energy up, not so many that conversation splinters. The guide’s guest-list strategy helps you land on the right number for your table.
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