The Blog
Videos and articles about how to throw a party, run icebreakers, read real case studies, and make new friends.
Venues, Tips, and Tricks: Hosting Elsewhere
You can still throw parties even if hosting at home is not a possibility. Try these, and please email me if you have any…
Cathy's Fiesta in DC: A Post-Partium
Cathy is a yoga instructor who lives in Washington, D.C. She told me she was hosting a Mexican-themed party on a Saturda…
3 Ways to Upgrade Any Party
Do you have a big party coming up soon? You can do these three things to make any party better for you and for your … R…
Music Playlists for Cocktail Parties
I usually stream the Beach Boys channel from a paid online music service like Spotify or Pandora. I love this channel be…
The Party Runway
If this is your first party using my formula, give yourself at least three weeks to plan the party. I'll explain why. Th…
My Press Links (Nick Gray)
Hi and thanks for clicking the link to check out my press mentions! Major Press New York Times: Get The Most Out Of A Vi…
Co-Host Best Practices
Hello and welcome! So, you're having trouble building a Core Group. Or you want to co-host a party using The 2-Hour Cock…
Party Games: List of the Best
If you’re someone who likes being over-prepared and you’re worried about what will happen if only a few people show up a…
An Actual Post-Party Survey That I've Used
Here's the survey that I've sent out to my guests the morning after a party: Quick Feedback: Nick Gray's Cocktails + Ice…
Footnotes in the Book
This page lists the research, sources, and key concepts behind The 2-Hour Cocktail Party. Chapter 1 draws heavily on fri…
The 2-Hour Cocktail Party PDF Download
Download a free PDF from the book The 2-Hour Cocktail Party by Nick Gray here. Download the Book PDFs Here are direct do…
Party Supplies List: Everything You Need For A Party
It's surprising how few party supplies you need to host 15 to 20 guests for a great event. The most common thing that I…
