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Invitations 1. When should
you send out your invitations? Send out your invitations via
U.S. mail several It would be nice to also invite your neighbors. Apart from being neighborly and taking advantage of a good opportunity to get to know the people that are living next to you, if you haven’t already - it might be wise to invite your neighbors to your barbecue to avoid any complaints (i.e. noise disturbance due to music; parking might become an issue - extra cars parked in your neighborhood; etc.). Have a block party! J If you plan to use your swimming pool or will include water activities for the kids, be sure to mention this to your guests prior to the event so that, if they choose, they can bring along appropriate swimming apparel. 2. On what day should you host your barbecue? Weekends are the most popular days of the week to have a barbecue. Friday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays are when most people are available for get-togethers, parties and leisurely activities. In warm climates, barbecues may be held year-round. Cookouts are also popular during holidays and to celebrate special occasions. Check out the RECIPES section for fantastic cooking tips and hundreds of delicious, mouthwatering, easy-to-follow, step-by-step barbecue recipes for you and your guests to enjoy. With many different, wonderful recipes to choose from, you’ll find the perfect ones to suit your spring, summer, fall, or even winter (weather permitting J) barbecue. Not only will you
find great recipes for your outdoor get-together, you’ll find
fabulous recipes to fix a delicious, complete meal at home on any
day of the year, and recipes perfect for holidays and special
occasions, which include but are not limited to (listed
alphabetically):
3. At what time
should you have your barbecue? A good t 4. Provide good directions to your address. Your invitation should include clear, easy-to-follow directions to your barbecue, even if you think your guests know where you live. There’s nothing more frustrating for your guests than getting lost, and arriving late. Also, there’s bound to be traffic, especially on a weekend, so provide good directions (your guests will appreciate it). 5. Keep an
organized list and plan If you decide to have a potluck, be sure to mention this to your invited guests and ask them to bring their favorite specialty dish or preferred beverage. As the host/hostess of the barbecue, you will, of course, provide the meat and other items (i.e. vegetables) that you will be grilling. Make sure that you keep an organized list of what kind of dishes and beverages each of your guests will be bringing to the event. Ensure that you have available a variety of foods and drinks - at least two to three different items under each of the following categories: |
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weeks in advance of your barbecue, or if it’s
really close family and friends, and more of an informal affair,
give them a phone call or send them an email. In your invitations,
remember to request an RSVP by a specified date (include a
self-addressed stamped envelope, your telephone number, or your
email address) to account for the number of guests that will be
attending your barbecue. For pre-made party invitations and other
supplies, visit your local party supply store, an arts and crafts
store (e.g., Michaels Arts & Crafts), or an office supply store, such
as OfficeMax or Office Depot. 
ime of day to have your
guests arrive to your barbecue would be late afternoon or early
evening. During the spring, and especially during the summer months,
days become longer, and daylight is prolonged into the evening
hours.
your menu accordingly. Jot down who you
want to invite. Writing it down will help jog your memory, and it
will be easier for you not to forget or miss anyone. 
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