Shopping List for Drinks, lemons, limes, ice
Shopping List for Flowers, candles, special lighting
Choose music for the evening
Select table linens, clean/iron
Select glassware, dishes, flatware, serving pieces
Closet for guests' coats & shoes
Prepare lighting (votives, candles, other lighting)
Turn on the music (and pour yourself a drink)
The guests arrive — pass hors d'oeuvres, serve drinks
More drinks, coffee, small candies