Creating Atmosphere Using Five Basic Senses

Think about it, the success of a party is much more than food and drinks that you serve. It's the atmosphere and ambiance you create, with a warm welcome and soothing lights, enticing aromas, and great conversations. The right combination of these elements will have your guest talking about your party for years to come.

The good news is that anyone can give a dazzling party. You don't have to spend a fortune, you can live in a two bedroom apartment or a penthouse, you still have the same tools available (at no cost) to make your party unforgettable. All that's required is your imagination and your guests' five senses.

That concept may sound scary, but don't worry, your guests' senses become involved without any help from you. It happens naturally without any planning, but with a tiny bit of extra thought, you can make a good party better, or a great party absolutely sensational, just by ensuring the you have enthralled each sense of every guest.

Just because you may be serving imported smoked salmon, and pouring expensive liquor does not mean your party will be a success. A few flowers alone, will not make an "atmosphere". It's the mind and imagination of the host, that creates the atmosphere. The beginning of human knowledge is through the senses. Everyone interprets life through what they see, hear, smell, taste and feel. So when planning your party, think about how you can involve the guests' senses easily, directly and purposefully.

From the very beginning, reach out with a warm hug or handshake to appeal to your guests' sense of touch. Choose food that will provide a pleasant aroma, to entice their sense of smell. The right choice of music and decorations, will appeal to their hearing and sight. And certainly, last but not least, plan your menu so that your guest will find their taste buds begging for more.


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