So you're thinking of having a cocktail party. Is it going to be a cocktail party or just a party with drinks, or a party to drink. Often this depends on how old, of professional you are. Younger people like to have party's to drink. People that are older (lets say 25 yrs old and older) will have party's where drinks will be served. Professional and social people tend to have cocktail party's.
Hey, Steve! What is the difference?
High school age up until college age people like to have partys to drink. There is no plan, except to buy a lot of alcohol, usually cheep. Invite lots of people, word of mouth. Then think of food as an after thought. Most times quite a few people chip in to buy beer. Beer tends to be cheaper than bottles of liquor. this is called a "Beer Bash", "Kegger", etc.. People come and go as they please. The food consists of snacks, bag of chips maybe some pizza. The pan here is to get drunk and see friends. The atmosphere is really casual and laid back.there is a strong chance that a fight could break out here.
A party with drinks is the type of party where there are couples getting together for a reason,. Food is prepared, there may be a mixture of beer, alcohol, and wine. Picture couples dating or married having a nice meal together, or maybe a party of some sort. Its informal, but there is more than just snacks. It can even be a sports party. The atmosphere here is casual and friendly. No one came just to get drunk.
The last type of party is the cocktail party. This type of party has alcohol and food alright, just check out the name. Some are for business, some for bringing people together, some for the holidays, celebrations and some are for sales ( think Avon). There is definitely prepared food, and snacks. There is also beverages, non-alcoholic, and alcoholic. Sodas, beers, wines, spirits, mixed drinks, and maybe Champagne ( for New Years Eve). The atmosphere is usually more formal, with suits and dresses. You can stand and eat finger foods or have a sit down meal. It can be early in the day for brunch, or later for dinner or even after dinner. There can be a set rhythm to the event, especially if its a networking cocktail party.
The cocktail party originated in the late 1940's and early 1950's. Usually held as dinner party's and backyard party's. From this point the have changed and evolved into what we have today. Some people will end up drunk at a cocktail party, but usually no fights will start. Most wedding receptions are actually cocktail party's.
Most party's will have some music. at the "Beer Bash" you'll have people playing what ever they feel like. At a party with drinks you may have some different types of music, or the game is on the television. At a cocktail party you may have everything from some cds playing up to a DJ or even a band. At any of these party's there may be dancing. At a cocktail party you may even encounter someone giving a speech.
The only one that you may get a written invitation to is the cocktail party. You will more then likely be told about the other two. But any time you receive a written invitation you must reply, or don't go. The planner of this party is trying to figure out how much food will be needed.
This should cover the basic information on party's.
So suit up,
Cheers
Steve Aniolowski / Spicy
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