Party Like a Rock Star: A Celebrity Party Planner's Tips and Tricks for Throwing an Unforgettable Bash

ISBN-10: 0762758228
ISBN-13: 9780762758227
Category: Cooking
Pages: 232
Language: English
Published: 2009-10-01
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Authors: Jes Gordon, Jessica Baumgardner

Description

A top Hollywood party planner on how to design a wide range of fabulous fêtes Jes Gordon knows that girls just want to have fun. In Party Like A Rock Star, she shows them how. Gordon—a party-planner extraordinaire who has helmed events for the likes of Madonna, Barbra Streisand, Nicolas Cage, and Jennifer Lopez—presents a fun, comprehensive guide to event planning that reveals her tried-and-true secrets, culled over twenty years in the biz. With color photos throughout, but with step-by-step details that make the book much more than another impossibly perfect photo shoot, Gordon shows readers exactly how to create a unique event, one that reflects their own personalities and individual aesthetics. This hip, easy-to-follow guide will transform anyone's approach to entertaining—from birthday parties to baby showers to anniversaries. Topics include: *Creating a concept for any party—a concept that reflects you *How to budget—from a small soiree to a big bash *Stocking a home bar and whipping up smart cocktails *Whetting guests' appetites—with insider secrets from chefs *Being a flawless host—or guest *Etiquette guidelines and gift ideas *How to produce a party from beginning to end—colorful case studies and detailed instructions

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