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An Actual Post-Party Survey That I've Used
Here's the survey that I've sent out to my guests the morning after a party: Quick Feedback: Nick Gray's Cocktails + Icebreakers Party If that … Read More
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Footnotes in the Book
This page lists the research, sources, and key concepts behind The 2-Hour Cocktail Party. Chapter 1 draws heavily on fri…
The 2-Hour Cocktail Party PDF Download
Download a free PDF from the book The 2-Hour Cocktail Party by Nick Gray here. Download the Book PDFs Here are direct do…
Party Supplies List: Everything You Need For A Party
It's surprising how few party supplies you need to host 15 to 20 guests for a great event. The most common thing that I…
Killer Featured Images
You can stylize your party invitations or event page with a graphic on most platforms. Choose something which conveys a…
Printable Checklists
This is a companion download page for my handbook The 2-Hour Cocktail Party. Printable Checklists How to Prepare on the…
Event Platforms: Pros, Cons, and My Favorites
There are many different platforms you can use to share the details of your party. These include Facebook, Paperless Pos…
Acknowledgements and Thanks
Illustrations by Fru Pinter. Thank You to all of my friends who helped. Some fixed my awkward prose by directly suggesti…
Video: Harmonica Usage for Icebreakers
Several people had questions about how exactly to use the party harmonica. So I made a video demonstration, and I've als…