Weekend Party Prep: An Edmonton Checklist
A good party runs on preparation, and the bar is where preparation pays off most. Run out of drinks halfway through and the energy dips; over-prepare slightly and you look like a host who has it together. Here is a checklist that gets you there.
Two weeks of planning in five minutes
You do not need a spreadsheet. You need to answer three questions: how many people, how long, and what do they drink? Everything else follows from that.
The headcount math
- Beer drinkers: 3–4 each for the night.
- Wine drinkers: a bottle serves about 4–5 glasses, so plan one bottle per two wine drinkers.
- Spirits crowd: one 750ml bottle covers roughly 16 standard drinks — pair it with plenty of mix and ice.
Round up everywhere. Unopened bottles keep for the next one; a dry bar at 11 p.m. does not.
Don't forget the supporting cast
- Mix: soda, tonic, juice, ginger ale. The thing people forget until the first cocktail.
- Ice: always more than you think. It disappears fast.
- Non-alcoholic options: for designated drivers and guests taking it easy.
- Chasers and garnish: small details that make the bar feel finished.
The backup plan is the real secret
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One last thing
Have a plan for guests getting home — cabs, rideshares, designated drivers. A great weekend party is one everyone remembers for the right reasons. And if the bar needs a boost at any point, you know the number.
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