The Takeaways ...
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hile every party host and event planner wants to make sure their guests leave with the best memories and keepsakes from the event, it’s
important that the hosts also have something to commemorate the occasion. Be sure to have guest books for attendees to sign and make sure you’re capturing the fun for posterity with photos and video. If you’d like something more elaborate than a guest book, request that guests write down and share a piece of advice, a favorite moment from the event, a quote or song that’s special to them, and leave it in a box or fishbowl at the event. For birthday parties or special holiday events, a creative and especially poignant idea is to have a special table set aside for cards or
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