Are you playing host this weekend?
If you’re wondering how to decorate the centre piece of your table or looking for the perfect gift to bring along –experts in traditional British etiquette, Debrett’s have produced a new dinner party guide at a time of year when people are most desperate for all the answers.
This winter, Orchids are proving to be the perfect answer – their long-lasting elegance, delicate beauty and ability to grow indoors during such a harsh season sees them impressing guests and hosts up and down the county more than any other flower. So from ambience to social faux pas why not take a few tips from the experts?
Liz Wyse, author of the Debrett’s Dinner Party Guide, is a leading expert of etiquette and can answer any of your or your listeners’ questions on throwing the perfect party. Liz is joined by Caroline Marshall, a plant journalist and horticultural expert who knows everything there is to know about this season’s most popular houseplant, Orchids.
What does the research reveal about dinner partying in our area?
Why is it so important to be able to throw the perfect dinner party at this time of year?
Why is attention to the finer details so essential to the success of a dinner party?
Why are Orchids proving to be so popular at this time of year?
What advice do you have for people who may be hosting or attending a dinner party this festive season?
Where can our listeners go to find out more information?
