The Party Planner

"Your guide for organizing and hosting a successful soiree . . . " Kimberly Whitman, style and etiquette expert, holds your hand through creating a fun-filled soiree without stress. Her book organizes the process of planning and hosting a party, from the earliest inception to working with a budget, choosing a venue, hiring catering and musicians, creating a guest list and invitations, decorating, seating, stocking a bar, photography, entertainment, favors and attire--in essence, organizing every last detail for hosting a successful party for any occasion. Kimberly Schlegel Whitman has built an entrepreneurial empire around her flair for entertaining. She has been featured on The Early Show, Fine Living and HGTV WB in the Morning, Designing America and was also a featured event planner on the Style Network's hit show Whose Wedding Is It Anyway? Kimberly is the author of "Tablescapes" and "The Pleasure of Your Company." She lives in Dallas, Texas.