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Article headline: 'This Is The Best Time To Host A Dinner Party, According To Experts', written by Kaitlyn Yarborough, updated on June 26, 2024. Subheading discusses optimal attendance and happy house guests."
A group of women enjoying an outdoor dinner party with candlelight and string lights, featuring plates of food and drinks.
Text discussing the tradition of hosting dinner parties, highlighting the importance of setting a beautiful table with china and cloth napkins, having a signature cocktail, and a good playlist. It mentions fresh flowers and candles, and questions the best time to start the party, consulting experts for advice. Some phrases are hyperlinked.
Article discussing the best time to host a dinner party, recommending 7 p.m. as ideal. Experts Virginia Frischkorn, Heather Wiese, and Jackie Vernon-Thompson suggest this time balances guest schedules and appetites well.
Screenshot of an article discussing optimal times for dinner parties, suggesting 7 p.m. as ideal but noting variations based on region and guest dynamics. It advises considering factors like guest age and dinner style. Suggestions include earlier starts for multi-course meals and flexible timing based on geographic location and event type.
Image titled "Meet the Expert" with descriptions of Virginia Frischkorn, Jackie Vernon-Thompson, and Heather Wiese. Virginia is the founder and CEO of Partytrick, based in Colorado. Jackie is an etiquette expert from Sunrise, Florida, and founder of From the Inside-Out School of Etiquette. Heather is the founder of Bell’INVITO, based in Dallas, Texas, and co-host of the podcast Social In Security.