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GOLDEN RULE
By Annalise Mantz
PHOTOGRAPHY Matthew Zach
ART DIRECTION Colleen Lennon
FOOD Micah Morton
PROP Catherine Pearson
WARDROBE Alexis Badiyi
MAKEUP J Patrick
HAIR Anike Rabiu
MANICURE Ami Vega
PRODUCTION Alex Friedlander, Hannah Lee
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The last thing you'll need to host is plenty of plates, cups, and glasses. If you need to supplement your usual dishware to host your entire friend group, head to your local flea market or thrift store to pick up some vintage options for a few bucks. Don't worry about finding an entire set of matching dishes — in fact, mixing colors, patterns, and materials make for an even cooler look. You can even get creative with how you serve various dishes, like filling martini glasses with mac and cheese or using teacups for cocktails.
Choose foods that bring you joy, but won't blow your budget.
As the host, you really have one main job: creating a decadent, over-the-top spread of food for your guests. Choose foods that bring you joy, but won't blow your budget. Think bowls of rich, creamy Velveeta Shells and Cheese, or Velveeta queso served with all the accoutrements you can dream of — tortilla chips, sliced veggies, tater tots. The list goes on.
The key to creating a seriously impressive smorgasbord is making the spread feel abundant. Set out bowls of nibbles like pickles, pretzels, spiced nuts, and several types of olives. No one wants to spend all night in the kitchen, so choose dishes that don't require a ton of prep time. You deserve to have a good time at your own party, too!
Stop what you’re doing: Consider this your sign to grab your besties and put together the ultimate party spread, just because. You don't have to wait for someone's birthday or a national holiday — any old Wednesday is enough of an occasion.
You Don't Need an Excuse to Have an Unapologetically Indulgent Night
You want the evening to feel abundant, from the decadent buffet-style spread to your most fabulous outfits to free-flowing drinks. Whether you spend the night snapping photos with disposable cameras or scream-singing along to your favorite songs in a makeshift karaoke moment, you're sure to have a night to remember — and one that's perfectly your style.
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Stop what you’re doing: Consider this your sign to grab your besties and put together the ultimate party spread, just because. You don't have to wait for someone's birthday or a national holiday — any old Wednesday is enough of an occasion.
Send a text to the group chat informing everyone that you're having a soirée at your place. No need to make dinner reservations or try to get everyone to agree on a bar — all they need to do is show up and have a good time. If you
feel like being a little extra, set a dress code. It might be "thrift store disco" or "neon cowboy cocktail" — whatever fits your vibe.
As the host, you really have one main job: creating a decadent, over-the-top spread of food for your guests. Choose foods that bring you joy, but won't blow your budget. Think bowls of rich, creamy Velveeta Shells and Cheese, or Velveeta queso served with all the accoutrements you can dream of — tortilla chips, sliced veggies, tater tots. The list goes on.
The key to creating a seriously impressive smorgasbord is making the spread feel abundant. Set out bowls of nibbles like pickles, pretzels, spiced nuts, and several types of olives. No one wants to spend all night in the kitchen, so choose dishes that don't require a ton of prep time. You deserve to have a good time at your own party, too!
The last thing you'll need to host is plenty of plates, cups, and glasses. If you need to supplement your usual dishware to host your entire friend group, head to your local flea market or thrift store to pick up some vintage options for a few bucks. Don't worry about finding an entire set of matching dishes — in fact, mixing colors, patterns, and materials make for an even cooler look. You can even get creative with how you serve various dishes, like filling martini glasses with mac and cheese or using teacups for cocktails.
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Send a text to the group chat informing everyone that you're having a soirée at your place. No need to make dinner reservations or try to get everyone to agree on a bar — all they need to do is show up and have a good time. If you feel like being a little extra, set a dress code. It might be "thrift store disco" or "neon cowboy cocktail" — whatever fits your vibe.
GOLDEN RULE
Stop what you’re doing: Consider this your sign to grab your besties and put together the ultimate party spread, just because. You don't have to wait for someone's birthday or a national holiday — any old Wednesday is enough of an occasion.
Send a text to the group chat informing everyone that you're having a soirée at your place. No need to make dinner reservations or try to get everyone to agree on a bar — all they need to do is show up and have a good time. If you
feel like being a little extra, set a dress code. It might be "thrift store disco" or "neon cowboy cocktail" — whatever fits your vibe.
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