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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.

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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 I

Planning

Guest list strategy
Invitations
Timing for guests and family-style service.
Seating that works
Menu and dietary considerations
Prepping like a pro

A polished place setting with white flowers

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

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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

Meet your guides

Modern etiquette, taught with warmth.

Co-written by Myka Meier and Abigail Testa. Myka is an etiquette expert, two-time bestselling author, founder of Beaumont Etiquette, and cast member on Bravo’s Ladies of London: The New Reign. Her guidance brings traditional standards into modern life, so every rule feels practical, clear, and easy to use.

Abigail Testa is the founder of Maison AFT, a brand strategy, hospitality and events consultancy where taste meets traction. With a background spanning NBCUniversal, The Plaza Hotel and countless hospitality and lifestyle brands, she has spent her career creating experiences that bring together thoughtful design, meaningful connection and measurable impact. Abigail first met Myka while serving as Marketing and Communications Director at The Plaza, where Myka co-founded The Plaza Hotel Finishing Program, and for more than a decade, they have worked together to plan and produce Beaumont Etiquette events around the world. Through Maison AFT, Abigail now advises founder-led, lifestyle and hospitality brands on positioning, storytelling, partnerships, events and the details that transform an idea into an experience people remember.

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

$39

Get the guideSecure checkout and delivery through Beaumont Etiquette Courses.

Questions, answered

Before you choose your guide

What do I actually get?

A complete illustrated PDF guide plus three printable references, delivered through Beaumont Etiquette Courses after purchase.

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.