I just flew home from Vegas, and boy are my arms tired. Bah-dum-dum. Actually, every part of my body is tired. They don’t call it "The City That Never Sleeps" for nothing. If you've never been, grab your girlfriends and go. Not in your budget? Then throw a party with a Vegas vibe instead. It’s cheap and easy (just like the women staying in the room next to me on the strip).
PLAN YOUR CASINO NIGHT
Get the Party Started: Send out glitzy invites. Anything with Wayne Newton on it will do just fine.
Dress: Cocktail attire will set the mood—classy or cheesy, it’s up to you.
Food: Finger foods allow people to nibble while they play. Or you can ask each guest to bring a Vegas-inspired dish for your All You Can Eat Vegas Buffet! Set up the food buffet-style, and invite guests to chow down before they play or in between games.
Drinks: If ever a party called for fancy cocktails, this is it. Martinis and sparkling wine hit the jackpot! You’ll want to be at the craps table instead of playing bartender all night, so set out a few labelled, pre-made pitchers of cocktails on a table with glassware, ice, swizzle sticks, and garnishes, and let guests serve themselves.
Casino Games: Set up a variety of games—roulette, blackjack, poker. Provide plastic poker chips to use as money. Play for keeps—each player pays into the pool and the one with the most chips at the end of the night wins the pot. Or give out prizes at the end of the night for most chips, best costume, or best pole dance routine. What? It’s Vegas baby! Anything goes.
But just remember, what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas . . . unless a friend posts incriminating photos of you on Facebook or writes about your antics in her blog. Then you’re screwed.
Not sure what to serve at your party? Check out these fabulous ideas for finger foods and fancy cocktails.
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