Oh, how we love a dinner party. But attending one and hosting one are two very different things. I’m getting the vibes that you’re here because you’ve put your hand up to host and now feel like you’ve made a terrible mistake, don’t stress, bestie we have you!
Let us let you in on a little secret
A good dinner party isn’t just about the food and wine (though, let’s be real, those are very important). It’s about the aesthetic and vibes.
You know when you go to a restaurant where the food is actually kind of shit, but the lighting is moody, the playlist is on point, and everything is so aesthetic that you still post it to your story and tag the location? Same. Is that a crime? No. Did it work? Yes.
So, here’s your step-by-step guide to being a put-together adult for an evening…aka hosting a dinner party that screams boujee energy.
Step one: Get some damn good wine
Look, the easiest way to trick people into thinking you have your life together is to serve fancy looking wine. And luckily, we have some of the most aesthetic bottles in existence.
Our Indulgence range is all about luxe, moody, high-end energy, which is perfect for this exact occasion. Put a bottle on the table for both drinking and decoration.
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Step two: Decide what’s on the menu
If you can’t cook, don’t cook. Seriously. Nobody needs to know and im not telling. Just order something, put it on a nice plate, and accept the compliments with grace.
If you do want to cook, TikTok is your best friend. There are a million step-by-step recipes that will make you look like elite with minimal effort. (and if you’re not on TikTok yet, girl what are you doing!)
Step Three: Dress the table
How much you spend here depends on whether you want to go full Kardashian or boujee on a budget (both valid).
The essentials:
- Tall candles or tea lights. We need vibes, not office lighting.
- Florals. Can be real or fake, nobody is judging.
- A playlist in the background. If you own a record player, put it to use for maximum pretentious points
If you’re using fresh flowers, grab a bouquet from your local florist or grocery store, trim the ends, and split it between small water glasses. Pro tip: Things always look better in groups of 3 or 5.
Step Four: Make it even boujier
At this point, you’re already winning. But if you really want your guests to think you’re the main character, here’s how to take it up a notch:
The little extras that make people think you have your life together:
- Cheesecloth runner. Choose one on theme with the vibes, maybe soft, romantic, and expensive looking.
- Mood lighting ONLY, if you even dare of using the big light you are sorely mistaken, accent lighting only…Think lamps and candles.
- Cloth napkins. No, the Christmas serviettes from last year won’t cut it, babe x
- A full table setting. Put all the cutlery and glassware out, it’s called presentation and youll be surprised how much this step brings your table together.
- Printed menus. Well, because extra effort is hot.
- Ice. Lots of it. Whether for cocktails or just making drinks look fancier, never underestimate the power of good ice cubes. If you’re feeling really extra, freeze some cherries in them.
You don’t have to credit us for literally saving your dinner party, but what you can do is stock up on wine before you forget.
