PARTY PEOPLE The wedding was a hit, you’re now husband and wife. You’ve returned invigorated from your honeymoon and your cupboards are brimming with sparkling new registry gifts. With spare time on your hands and party-planning down pat, invite best buddies to celebrate a very special New Year’s Eve.

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MASTERCHEF Keep the menu light and summery – perfect for hot December nights. A recipe book with menu suggestions makes entertaining a snap – we used The Bathers’ Pavilion, Menus and Recipes. Choose your menu ahead of time considering any special requirements of your friends. Keep your kitchen disaster-free by choosing something within your capabilities. If time’s your enemy embrace the gourmet deli and pick up something exotic – your friends will think you’re so worldly! The golden rule to seamless entertaining is to prepare as much as possible ahead of time ensuring you also get to enjoy the night.

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