After too much time separated from friends and loved ones, we’re back gathering in the warmest and most wonderful of ways: Group outings, travel, and soirees galore dot our calendars. In particular, ...

When you set a table, you don't want the visuals to steal the entire spotlight from the conversation. The point of a dinner party is to have good food with people you want to be with and talk to, and ...

For a client's baby shower, event planner Missy Peck designed this table with a gold-rimmed charger, sequined tablecloth, and a bouquet featuring red and pink roses. Kaitlin Saragusa Photography ...

Use our step-by-step guide to host an elegant winter dinner party, anchored by a one-of-a-kind theme your guests won’t forget.

Plenty of homes don’t have space for a proper dining table, much less a formal dining room. But such technicalities don’t have to dampen your entertaining spirit. “The intention of any gathering is to ...

In an October 1985 issue of the “The New York Times,” editors published what was essentially an obituary for dining etiquette, accompanied by a notecard-size illustration of dinner party guests ...