Art of the Party - Hardcover

A beautifully illustrated guide to planning the perfect party presents step-by-step instructions and ideas for everything from lighting and table settings to decorations, floral arrangements, food, and more.

There's more to throwing a fabulous party thatn just guests and great food. Renny Reynolds, a masterful planner who has created celebrations for the world's elite for more than thirty years, reveals some of his trade secrets in The Art of the Party. A well-known professional who has designed more than 2,500 events, Renny knows that "parties should have a sense of largesse and drama--glamour, if you will. A truly glamorous party enlarges your vision of what endless possibilities there are to the simple notion of fun."In this sumptuous visual banquet, Renny shows would-be hosts how to achieve a truly glamorous party. Through the skillful deployment of lighting, color, texture, progression, and scale, he unveils a number of party designs, from elegant to playful. Ideas for color schemes, lighting strategies, table settings, flower arrangements, and other design ideas are revealed. Whether you are planning an intimate brunch or a grand wedding, The Art of the Party will help you create a breathtaking spectacle that your guests will remember for years.