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| Bridal Shower Food | Food creates a sense of occasion and gives everyone something to do while they're meeting new people, chatting with old friends, and sizing up the in-laws.
• What you serve depends upon the time of day, the mood you want to convey, and your budget. The most enjoyable menus are the simplest, because you don't have to fuss over too many details.
- A tried and true array of finger foods, desserts, and champagne punch can be tweaked to suit your tastes but still frees you up to enjoy the party.
• How much you serve also depends upon the time of day. Plan on seven to nine bites per person for a party after lunchtime but before dinner. A substantial evening meal calls for twelve to fourteen bites per person. Suggestion: use the scaling function on all recipes to size recipes up or down to suit your head count.
• One bottle of wine serves five, while a bottle of champagne serves about six (champagne glasses are generally smaller).
- A gallon of punch yields approximately 30 servings of five ounces each. Be certain to stock non-alcohol choices, and brew coffee and tea as well.
• Study the guest list and the menu to calculate the plates, utensils, glasses, cups, serving pieces, and linens you'll need.
Consider how to keep hot things hot and cold things cold. Is it a sit-down affair (you'll need tables and chairs) or will guests eat on their feet? Consider to plan your menu accordingly, and rent or borrow the equipment you need.
• Can showers be potluck? Yes, unless the party is very formal. But it is one time when you don't want to leave things up to chance. Give menu suggestions and keep track of who is bringing what.
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