The best events should arouse every sense. The space should look fabulous, should smell delicious, should introduce great textures to feel luxurious and should have music playing from the moment your guests arrive. Beware of the "Kiss of Death"....at a recent function that I attended but was not involved in the event design, guests start arriving to a room that was dead silent. Immediately the guests were made to feel that they arrived too early and were incredibly uncomfortable for the remainder of the evening. So if the entertainment is not scheduled to begin until after cocktails, make sure arrangements are made for some type of music to be playing as guests arrive.
Here's a tip....if the kitchen is far from the guest area & you can't enjoy the smells coming out of the kitchen, aromas such as scented candles and potpourri help create an ambiance that will entice your guests. A quick and easy recipe for citrus potpourri is: Slice fresh lemons and oranges with cloves and cinnamon sticks, place in a pot and simmer over a low heat. The wonderful aroma will permeate the entire space & guests will most certainly enjoy!
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