Planning a Holiday-Themed Open House!

[lisasfuncooking]

I have been a consultant for almost 2 years now. I have never had an "Open House". I am finally planning one in November . I know how I am going to do it and what food I will make. Actually, I have been thinking of this all summer and taking notes on some of your great ideas. I want it to be "Holiday Theme". It will be on Sunday 11/7. I was going to have a 3 hour block of time for everyone to come and go.
I want to make up some flyers to mail out. I just don't know if I should say it is a open house, holiday party, vip event, sale or ??? If you have any suggestions, I really could use some ideas. I love making my own flyers, but if anyone has one that I could look at that would be great.
I really need to work my butt off. I have not been able to do a party for the last month with some personal issues going on.
ANY advice... :chef:

 

[Candice]

Sorry no advice, but I am having an open house too the 2nd weekend in November and I have no idea what to call it.

 

[pctharper]

I'm acutally in the process of having my open house too. If you go to the file section at the top there are a lot of posters/flyers there. Try grand opening, open house, and kick off.

 

[Gina M]

My suggestion is not to call it an open house- people tend to not feel as committed to come when it's just a drop by situation. I've had luck with mystery host shows - I invite a lot of people and do a quick demo and take their orders. Then I choose one or two people to win the host rewards as co-hosts. My guests love this and look forward to my show each year. They love the chance to win something. I always give each a free Seasons Best and raffle off other small items as well throughout my show. Good luck!