HELP!!!!!!!75-80 People, What do I make

GourmetGirl · 04-23-2007, 08:41 AM

As nice a price point as mini catalogs are, I think full size ones are going to be the best bet. This way people will hopefully buy for themselves and not only the bride. Also the cookware spread is so nice in the full size catalog that maybe some people will combine $$ and order the cookware for her! I think it will be worth the investment to do the full size catalogs... jmo...

nikked · 04-23-2007, 01:52 PM

This has some cute ideas that I received at one point (I think from here). I really like the o0ne abo ut the 50s wife.

HTH!

have2cook · 04-29-2007, 10:26 PM

I was so glad to see this thread. I have a fundraiser scheduled for June where they asked if I could handle at least 50 people! (I just started in March 07). OF COURSE I CAN!!

My donation to their fundraiser is the food for the recipes. I will NOT be supplying all the food for the party - just the recipe food. I am thinking of doing the Mandarin Pasta Salad as the demo and then having the Berries and Cream Wanton cups all set to go since the wontons can be made in advance.

I WILL have help too. Hopefully my recruiter if she doesn't book a show, and maybe a local teenager for the small stuff. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Oh by the way, this is an Outdoor party so I don't want to have to run to the kitchen for anything.

monica.dixon · 05-03-2007, 09:30 AM

How are your preperations coming for your huge shower?

Chef_Jeannie · 05-03-2007, 10:41 AM

Well, I'm getting excited.

I have the wish list made and printed, OOF that have the space for "The Couple" and a section "For Yourself". Purchased pens to make sure everyone has a pen.

I am making 5 Taco Rings and 8 dozen bite size brownies w/chocolate mousse topping. And two Low-Cal Strawberry Shortcakes in the Torte Pans.

I think there will be about 55-60 people there. Maybe a few less, but it looks like it going to be a fantastic turn out.

I already have over $100.00 in orders from people who cannot attend, I'm hoping to get a few more.

I'll post the results, later in the weekend.

If people purchase product for themselves, would you have it shipped directly to them? I'm afraid of how much work this will make on the Mother of the Groom so close to the wedding, sorting all the stuff and getting it delivered?

Thanks for all the encouragement.

quiverfull7 · 05-03-2007, 10:45 AM

Would you be willing to post your OOF here? I have a bridal shower coming up in June and I'd love to see it.

ShanaSmith · 05-03-2007, 10:45 AM

I completely agree with GET HELP. I had a shower in January that was supposed to be 50-60, ended up with about 35-40. I took a couple of the ladies from my down line and my mom. They were able to enter orders while I talked to the guests and helped make selections. I have the guest highlight the items that they are buying for themselves, so we know what goes to the bride. I do something similar to Beth's idea, I use index cards, one for each product. Then I have each guest fill out a little note card to the couple and slip the cards for the items they have purchased into the card. That way the couple can use them to keep track for thank you cards. I also have the BRIDE do the demo. I help her, but I actually have her do it. Something really simple and quick. Good luck! and congrats!

Pampered_Dawn · 05-03-2007, 10:47 AM

Is the mother the host of the shower? Maybe the order can be sent to an aunt or friend, someone who has more time? I 'm sure you will do great and be on a lookout for a recruit. Have fun!

pamperedgirl3 · 05-03-2007, 10:53 AM

Good luck with your shower! Sounds like a good one. Does the MOG live close to you? Maybe you could help her sort everything when it arrives.

Do you have a recipe for the strawberry shortcake? Sounds good!!

Ditto on the OOF. That sounds really good for a shower!

Chef_Jeannie · 05-03-2007, 11:13 AM

The MOG is my aunt, and we live in different cities. She is very busy, she is a school teacher, with school getting ready to end, she is working on several school programs. I'm just concerened with this many people and getting it delivered. I can go and help her sort it out. I don't want it to be a hassle, I want it to be fun and easy for everyone.

I'm not sure how to attach a file, but I'll be happy to email it to you.

Thanks,
Jeannie

quiverfull7 · 05-03-2007, 11:50 AM

Okay... I'l PM you my email or you can go below the quick reply box, click on Go Advanced and click on Manage Attachments to see how to attach... whichever way is easiest for you is great! Thanks!

Chef_Jeannie · 05-03-2007, 12:34 PM

I'm trying to attach the order form.

Thanks,
Jeannie

pamperedgirl3 · 05-03-2007, 12:38 PM

Thanks! That's a really great form. Do you use it for everyone at the show too, or just outside orders? I'm really hoping to get some wedding showers! I've only done one-last year & I was a guest at my SIL's before I joined PC. The mothers that I know that have children getting married keep trying to get their kids to have one, but they all say no. Ugh!

quiverfull7 · 05-03-2007, 12:43 PM

YEA!!!! Thanks! This is so great! You did a super job!

Chef_Jeannie · 05-03-2007, 12:52 PM

This is my first Bridal Shower...I started on 3/30/07, so I pretty new.

I think if this form proves easy to use, I'll use it at all my showers. I'll let you know how it works out.

I'm kinda nervous, but I have my sister and my step daughter enlisted to help me out. I'm hoping to get several bookings and maybe a recruiting lead from the shower.

I'm doing more than I normally would, because it's for family.

quiverfull7 · 05-03-2007, 01:17 PM

You are doing great! Say a prayer and go forth and enjoy the fun! We are all here for you and look... you have already shared this valuable form with us... I KNOW you are sharing valuable tips and uses with your guests! Have fun!

Chef_Jeannie · 05-03-2007, 01:23 PM

Here is my version of the Low Calorie Strawberry Shortcake.

Thanks,
Jeannie

chefjeanine · 05-03-2007, 01:35 PM

Jeannie,

Not sure how you are presenting the wish list to your guests (if you are using Beth's flower format, read no further).

If you are circulating a list. . .

Make sure there is only ONE list and divide that single list into pieces. I enlarge the list on a copy machine and cut it into pieces. This will allow more than one person at a time to look at the list (at least a piece of it) and keeps people from making duplicate purchases because there is only one list. This is crucial when you have a big group.

Tell them that when they decide they are going to purchase something from the list THEY MUST CROSS THAT ITEM OFF!!!! (unless the bride wants two and they are only buying one, then they need to write a note next to that item).

You should have in intact copy of the wishlist at your check out station so you can cross off items as they are purchased. This is a double check so there are not mulitiples of an item purchased.

Good luck and have fun.

Chef_Jeannie · 05-03-2007, 02:18 PM

I actually have a wish list for each person, along with a catalog, and an order form.

I have a presentation board, that I have each product on a blue sticky note, it lists the Product Item#, Product Name, Cost, and Page #. I thought I would have it sitting where they can get to it. I was going to ask them to remove the item from the board and stick onto their order form, and write their name on that item.

I thought I would explain if the item has been removed from the presentation board, then it has already been purchased.

Does this sound too complicated?

chefjeanine · 05-03-2007, 02:51 PM

Sounds like that will work. . .just some way for them to know when an item has been purchased.

Yes, some people will find this complicated (there are always a few who just don't grasp what we see as a simple process). Be sure to explain it very carefully (and twice) and keep the board out of traffic patterns where it will slow folks down or where it's difficult to reach.

It's probably too late now. . .but you are making an awful lot of food. Next time be kinder to yourself.

04-29-2007, 10:26 PM	#23
have2cook Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 10 Best Show: 1690 Experience: 1 # of Shows:	Love all these suggestions - Thanks! I was so glad to see this thread. I have a fundraiser scheduled for June where they asked if I could handle at least 50 people! (I just started in March 07). OF COURSE I CAN!! My donation to their fundraiser is the food for the recipes. I will NOT be supplying all the food for the party - just the recipe food. I am thinking of doing the Mandarin Pasta Salad as the demo and then having the Berries and Cream Wanton cups all set to go since the wontons can be made in advance. I WILL have help too. Hopefully my recruiter if she doesn't book a show, and maybe a local teenager for the small stuff. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Oh by the way, this is an Outdoor party so I don't want to have to run to the kitchen for anything.

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04-23-2007, 08:41 AM	#21
GourmetGirl Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,288 Best Show: 5273 Experience: >2 # of Shows: 54 My Mood:	As nice a price point as mini catalogs are, I think full size ones are going to be the best bet. This way people will hopefully buy for themselves and not only the bride. Also the cookware spread is so nice in the full size catalog that maybe some people will combine $$ and order the cookware for her! I think it will be worth the investment to do the full size catalogs... jmo...

05-03-2007, 09:30 AM	#24
monica.dixon Location: Arkansas Posts: 75 Best Show: 901 Experience: 1 # of Shows: My Mood:	How are your preperations coming for your huge shower?

05-03-2007, 10:41 AM	#25
Chef_Jeannie Location: Cicero, IN Posts: 38 Best Show: 348 Experience: <1 # of Shows:	Well, I'm getting excited. I have the wish list made and printed, OOF that have the space for "The Couple" and a section "For Yourself". Purchased pens to make sure everyone has a pen. I am making 5 Taco Rings and 8 dozen bite size brownies w/chocolate mousse topping. And two Low-Cal Strawberry Shortcakes in the Torte Pans. I think there will be about 55-60 people there. Maybe a few less, but it looks like it going to be a fantastic turn out. I already have over $100.00 in orders from people who cannot attend, I'm hoping to get a few more. I'll post the results, later in the weekend. If people purchase product for themselves, would you have it shipped directly to them? I'm afraid of how much work this will make on the Mother of the Groom so close to the wedding, sorting all the stuff and getting it delivered? Thanks for all the encouragement.

05-03-2007, 10:45 AM	#26
quiverfull7 Location: Washington, NC Posts: 3,038 Best Show: 1966 Experience: 3+ # of Shows: 265 My Mood:	Would you be willing to post your OOF here? I have a bridal shower coming up in June and I'd love to see it.

05-03-2007, 10:45 AM	#27
ShanaSmith Location: Modesto Area, Northern California Posts: 1,333 Best Show: 1700+ Experience: 5 # of Shows: 350	I completely agree with GET HELP. I had a shower in January that was supposed to be 50-60, ended up with about 35-40. I took a couple of the ladies from my down line and my mom. They were able to enter orders while I talked to the guests and helped make selections. I have the guest highlight the items that they are buying for themselves, so we know what goes to the bride. I do something similar to Beth's idea, I use index cards, one for each product. Then I have each guest fill out a little note card to the couple and slip the cards for the items they have purchased into the card. That way the couple can use them to keep track for thank you cards. I also have the BRIDE do the demo. I help her, but I actually have her do it. Something really simple and quick. Good luck! and congrats!

05-03-2007, 10:47 AM	#28
Pampered_Dawn Location: Seward, NE Posts: 26 Best Show: 1098 Experience: >1 # of Shows:	Is the mother the host of the shower? Maybe the order can be sent to an aunt or friend, someone who has more time? I 'm sure you will do great and be on a lookout for a recruit. Have fun!

05-03-2007, 10:53 AM	#29
pamperedgirl3 Posts: 2,078 Best Show: 1053 Experience: 2 # of Shows: 120	Good luck with your shower! Sounds like a good one. Does the MOG live close to you? Maybe you could help her sort everything when it arrives. Do you have a recipe for the strawberry shortcake? Sounds good!! Ditto on the OOF. That sounds really good for a shower!

05-03-2007, 11:13 AM	#30
Chef_Jeannie Location: Cicero, IN Posts: 38 Best Show: 348 Experience: <1 # of Shows:	The MOG is my aunt, and we live in different cities. She is very busy, she is a school teacher, with school getting ready to end, she is working on several school programs. I'm just concerened with this many people and getting it delivered. I can go and help her sort it out. I don't want it to be a hassle, I want it to be fun and easy for everyone. I'm not sure how to attach a file, but I'll be happy to email it to you. Thanks, Jeannie

05-03-2007, 11:50 AM	#31
quiverfull7 Location: Washington, NC Posts: 3,038 Best Show: 1966 Experience: 3+ # of Shows: 265 My Mood:	Okay... I'l PM you my email or you can go below the quick reply box, click on Go Advanced and click on Manage Attachments to see how to attach... whichever way is easiest for you is great! Thanks!

05-03-2007, 12:38 PM	#33
pamperedgirl3 Posts: 2,078 Best Show: 1053 Experience: 2 # of Shows: 120	Thanks! That's a really great form. Do you use it for everyone at the show too, or just outside orders? I'm really hoping to get some wedding showers! I've only done one-last year & I was a guest at my SIL's before I joined PC. The mothers that I know that have children getting married keep trying to get their kids to have one, but they all say no. Ugh!

05-03-2007, 12:43 PM	#34
quiverfull7 Location: Washington, NC Posts: 3,038 Best Show: 1966 Experience: 3+ # of Shows: 265 My Mood:	YEA!!!! Thanks! This is so great! You did a super job!

05-03-2007, 12:52 PM	#35
Chef_Jeannie Location: Cicero, IN Posts: 38 Best Show: 348 Experience: <1 # of Shows:	This is my first Bridal Shower...I started on 3/30/07, so I pretty new. I think if this form proves easy to use, I'll use it at all my showers. I'll let you know how it works out. I'm kinda nervous, but I have my sister and my step daughter enlisted to help me out. I'm hoping to get several bookings and maybe a recruiting lead from the shower. I'm doing more than I normally would, because it's for family.

05-03-2007, 01:17 PM	#36
quiverfull7 Location: Washington, NC Posts: 3,038 Best Show: 1966 Experience: 3+ # of Shows: 265 My Mood:	You are doing great! Say a prayer and go forth and enjoy the fun! We are all here for you and look... you have already shared this valuable form with us... I KNOW you are sharing valuable tips and uses with your guests! Have fun!

05-03-2007, 01:35 PM	#38
chefjeanine Location: Michigan Posts: 2,204 Best Show: 1800 Experience: 8 # of Shows: 570	Jeannie, Not sure how you are presenting the wish list to your guests (if you are using Beth's flower format, read no further). If you are circulating a list. . . Make sure there is only ONE list and divide that single list into pieces. I enlarge the list on a copy machine and cut it into pieces. This will allow more than one person at a time to look at the list (at least a piece of it) and keeps people from making duplicate purchases because there is only one list. This is crucial when you have a big group. Tell them that when they decide they are going to purchase something from the list THEY MUST CROSS THAT ITEM OFF!!!! (unless the bride wants two and they are only buying one, then they need to write a note next to that item). You should have in intact copy of the wishlist at your check out station so you can cross off items as they are purchased. This is a double check so there are not mulitiples of an item purchased. Good luck and have fun.

05-03-2007, 02:18 PM	#39
Chef_Jeannie Location: Cicero, IN Posts: 38 Best Show: 348 Experience: <1 # of Shows:	I actually have a wish list for each person, along with a catalog, and an order form. I have a presentation board, that I have each product on a blue sticky note, it lists the Product Item#, Product Name, Cost, and Page #. I thought I would have it sitting where they can get to it. I was going to ask them to remove the item from the board and stick onto their order form, and write their name on that item. I thought I would explain if the item has been removed from the presentation board, then it has already been purchased. Does this sound too complicated?

05-03-2007, 02:51 PM	#40
chefjeanine Location: Michigan Posts: 2,204 Best Show: 1800 Experience: 8 # of Shows: 570	Sounds like that will work. . .just some way for them to know when an item has been purchased. Yes, some people will find this complicated (there are always a few who just don't grasp what we see as a simple process). Be sure to explain it very carefully (and twice) and keep the board out of traffic patterns where it will slow folks down or where it's difficult to reach. It's probably too late now. . .but you are making an awful lot of food. Next time be kinder to yourself.