Holiday-Party Planning Simplified

Your December schedule is booked solid. You’ve said yes to a dozen parties — and have your fingers crossed everyone can come to your soiree. And, while it was easy to pick out just the right outfit, it's not so simple planning the actual event.

Should there be cocktails? Where will everyone sit? Is it appropriate to cover everything in glitter? Don’t panic. We’ve called in the experts and they have all the answers. Ahead, the top 16 tips for throwing a party without a hitch, courtesy of London’s top interiors stylists, writers, and style bloggers.