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• For a larger party/event, invite more people than you can fit, since typically only 70 percent to 80 percent of invitees attend.  Figure on 20% of those who RSVP will not attend and 10 % of those who didn't RSVP will attend.

• Be sure to consider all mediums: mail, social network invites, email, and phone are all acceptable depending on the event and guests invited.

• Make, buy or borrow

• Prerecord your music, hire a live band or appoint/hire a DJ.  For some events you may consider a hiring a student to look after the music.  Be sure to understand each others tastes in music and review play lists before the event.

• Visit your local Select Sandwich location or call us toll free at 1-866-567-5648, speak with our catering specialists to organize the perfect menu for any event.  Our specialists can also arrange rentals of tables and chairs linens, tableware, and bar/wait staff if required. 

• Visit your local Select Sandwich location or call us toll free at 1-866-567-5648, speak with our catering specialists to organize the perfect menu for any event.  Our specialists can also arrange rentals of tables and chairs linens, tableware, and bar/wait staff if required. 

If the party or event is being held in your home or yard, clean the house thoroughly.  This would include arranging the furniture to best serve the event and theme and removing any clutter or items to make space or to prevent precious items from being damaged.

Decorate. Arrange candles, put up theme decorations, etc. Check the medicine cabinet. Remove any personal items you wouldn't want guests to see.

Set the tables where you will display and serve food and where your guests will eat. 

Arrange fewer chairs than expected guests to encourage mingling.