h can be split up into serving sized portions that fit inside small aluminum pans. These ‘mini cakes’ can be set out on the cake table as additional d?cor, and if a1. Serve portion-sized cupcakes instead of a regular cake. Less time taken to cut and serve, and less overall mess. Most bakeries, such as Publix, will even create ‘pull-apart’ cakes, which have one large frosting design covering all the cupcakes.

2. Pre-fold napkins and tuck fork, spoon, and/or knife – whatever guests will need – inside each one, just like the restaurants do.

3. Decorate the day before if you can. Balloons, flowers, and food must all wait until the day of the party, but table covers, tableware, most favors, signs, and streamers can all be setup sooner.

4. Have your baker(y)* create an additional smaller cake which can be split up into serving sized portions that fit inside small aluminum pans. These ‘mini cakes’ can be set out on the cake table as additional d?cor, and if a

‘pull-apart’ cakes, which have one large frosting design covering all the cupcakes.

2. Pre-fold napkins and tuck fork, spoon, and/or knife – whatever guests will need – inside each one, just like the restaurants do.

3. Decorate the day before if you can. Balloons, flowers, and food must all wait until the day of the party, but table covers, tableware, most favors, signs, and streamers can all be setup sooner.

4. Have your baker(y)* create an additional smaller cake which can be split up into serving sized portions that fit inside small aluminum pans. These ‘mini cakes’ can be set out on the cake table as additional d?cor, and if a

ill need – inside each one, just like the restaurants do.

3. Decorate the day before if you can. Balloons, flowers, and food must all wait until the day of the party, but table covers, tableware, most favors, signs, and streamers can all be setup sooner.

4. Have your baker(y)* create an additional smaller cake which can be split up into serving sized portions that fit inside small aluminum pans. These ‘mini cakes’ can be set out on the cake table as additional d?cor, and if a

e party, but table covers, tableware, most favors, signs, and streamers can all be setup sooner.

4. Have your baker(y)* create an additional smaller cake which can be split up into serving sized portions that fit inside small aluminum pans. These ‘mini cakes’ can be set out on the cake table as additional d?cor, and if a

h can be split up into serving sized portions that fit inside small aluminum pans. These ‘mini cakes’ can be set out on the cake table as additional d?cor, and if a guest must leave before the party is over, you don’t have to mess with cutting and wrapping a take-home portion.

5. Don’t open gifts at the party. Open them at home where you can write a proper Thank-You note as you open each gift. You can optionally let guests know you’ll be doing this by writing a little note on the invitation.

6. Forget about pi?atas – unless you use them as d?cor. Instead, give out pre-packaged favor bags so that everyone gets their fair share. This is especially beneficial at kids parties.

7. Do serve finger – and hand – food. Forget the messy fork and knife dishes. The rule is to opt for foods you can eat on