Cocktail Parties for Dummies [Paperback]

Jaymz Bee (Author), Jan Gregor (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 22, 1997

Expert author and party planner Jaymz Bee provides even the novice party thrower with tips for preparing a guest list, establishing a dress code, creating a festive atmosphere and serving great food and beverage. Readers will also benefit from sound advice for gracefully handling party crashers and drawing the evening to a close with style. Cartoon illustrations.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

If you think a successful cocktail party means buying a few fifths of liquor, making some canapés with Ritz crackers and Cheez-Whiz, and calling 10 of your best friends, you may need more help than even this book can give you. But start here anyway; party specialist Jaymz Bee's advice is snappy and entertaining, and the great suggestions may start to sink in. Bee advises developing a theme for the party: "Pick a good theme," he says, "and the rest of the party-planning problems disappear." Not that he stops there; this book is loaded with suggestions for party themes, locations, moods, guests, drinks, and food. Would you have remembered to check that the bathroom is clean beforehand? The party countdown checklist at the end will keep you from forgetting the fine details of party planning. This is a terrific primer for beginning and intermediate party-givers.

Product Details

• Paperback: 251 pages
• Publisher: IDG Books Worldwide (September 22, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764550268
• ISBN-13: 978-0764550263
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,396,014 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun? Wow!, June 6, 2000

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alexander paul (Buffalo, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cocktail Parties for Dummies (Paperback)

I admit that I don't need a book to tell me that my ice should be fresh, or that mailing invitations is better than picking up the phone...however, this book is extremely entertaining and I actually learned a few things too. I love the way dummies books don't need to be read in a linear fashion. Pick any chapter and get ready to laugh. Any guy who throws parties for celebrities and isn't stuck up about it is cool in my books. The other review I read says this book isn't for dummies, it's for morons. Only a moron would say that. Frivolous? Yes! But it's a fun read and I plan on buying a few copies as birthday gifts for my swellegant friends. - A.P.

5.0 out of 5 stars Dated, But Still Relevant, April 28, 2003

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Sage Andersen (Akron, OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cocktail Parties for Dummies (Paperback)

I was given this book as a gift and immediately went to the back section to look at the music and movie guide. It's very dated (so many great lounge and jazz records have been released since it came out) but the party tips and the writing style is fabulous! I hope a new version of this book is released soon.

5.0 out of 5 stars It's Party Time!, June 10, 2002

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Melissa Bridle (Montreal, CANADA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cocktail Parties for Dummies (Paperback)

I never knew there were so many reasons, and so many ways, to party. This book is great because like all Dummies books, the layout means whatever question you have, the answer is easy to find. You don't have to read this from start to finish. I only wish the list of recommended music and film was more up to date. I guess I'll have to wait for another printing.