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The Art of Party Hosting

Welcome to The Art of Party Hosting, where over two decades of party and event hosting experience come together in how-to articles, tips and tricks for throwing parties of any size, inspiration and more!

Welcome to The Art of Party Hosting, where over two decades of party and event hosting experience come together in how-to articles, tips and tricks for throwing parties of any size, inspiration and more!

How To Set A Party Date Without Losing Your Sanity!

Oh hey there, people-pleasing host! Here's a hack to set a party date, lock in your favourite guests every time and save your sanity! While we, as hosts, want the maximum number of people on our dream guest list to be able to come to our parties, I often see hosts overwhelmed with frustration [...]

6 Rapid-Fire Reminders For Entertaining Outdoors!

Summer is coming to an end (sob) but there’s still time left to create one more memory with your people, and bring your friends and family together for a party no one will ever forget! At SHOT, we are all about creating memories that people will look back with a smile for years to come. [...]

Party Hosting Flop – The Pool Party From Hell!

Today on The Art of Party Hosting Blog, Leigh’s sharing a particularly horrible pool party experience, in the spirit of exploring the DON’Ts of party hosting as much as we explore the DOs! The hosts insisted I stay, and what happened next would throw me, someone who can talk to anyone and make friends wherever [...]

How to Host a Derby Themed Party

Throw the party of a lifetime with a Kentucky Derby-themed soirée! Whether you’re an avid horse racing fan, mystery lover or just looking to throw something unique, this guide will help you plan and host a derby day shindig that your guests won’t soon forget. From choosing the right decorations and refreshments, to setting [...]

How to Throw a Wine and Cheese Party

Hosting at home has never been more popular. Yet, many hosts shy away from hosting a wine and cheese pairing because they lack the knowledge to make it feel like an actual cheese pairing. The specialized knowledge of both wines and cheese takes years to amass to truly do it well, but that shouldn't [...]

How to Throw a Murder Mystery Party Game

Murder mystery parties are a great way to pull together your friends for an evening of mystery, intrigue and fun. A murder mystery game is a way to shake up your entertaining and leave your guests with memories they will never forget! Whether you choose a theme that allows for costumes or something with a [...]

Share your SHOT Mystery Party photos for the chance to win!

For those who have been with SHOT for years, you may remember that, pre-Covid, we ran a weekly photo contest! Well, we are excited to announce that the SHOT Photo Contest is returning!Entering is easy! Simply go to Google.com and Google (yes, we know it sounds crazy) Shot In The Dark Mysteries. Our Google Business [...]

How to Throw a Skiing in the Alps or a Chalet Party

Are you ready to take your next party up a notch? With an Alps skiing-themed party, you’ll be sure to impress with your décor, food, music, costumes and drinks – and might we suggest a murder mystery? (wink wink) Read on for our guide on how to throw an unforgettable Alps themed ski party. [...]

7 Ideas for a (Boozy!) Outdoor Tea Party

Life's too short to waste a tea set! Let's talk tea parties, and how to fill those cups with cocktails! We have gone through the archives to help make your outdoor, tipsy tea party unforgettable! 1. Mix it Up! Make tea-infused cocktails to bring the aforementioned boozy spin to [...]

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