Go for finger foods that require minimal effort. A charcuterie board with meats, cheeses, and fruits can be prepped in minutes. ... Throwing the perfect welcome party isn’t about perfection.

A wedding welcome party marks the start of the weekend and brings all your guests together for the first time, so it’s important to set the right tone.

The RNC Host Committee expects about 15,000 to attend a party ... White and Brew' welcome party ... Prange said the committee is working with Summerfest and the 414 Council as a "sounding board ...