Corrections and Updates
More Small Groups at the Beginning (March 2026) One thing that I’ve changed since publishing The 2-Hour Cocktail Party is how I structure the beginning …
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 suggestions …
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 Saturday night for 15 …
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 …
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 because the music is …
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. Think of a …
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 Visit …
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 Cocktail Party formula. Use …
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 at your party, have …
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 + Icebreakers Party If that …