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- 1). Find a date that works best for you and the guests. Pick a date that's a couple of weeks in the future, so it's more likely people won't have plans yet. This also gives you time to make arrangements. However, don't pick a day too far in the future, because your guests might forget or people might be leery to commit to a date two months from now. If necessary, consult with a few of the potential guests to see what date works best for them.
- 2). Decide on which people to invite. This can be tricky, as you don't want to leave anyone out, but you can't possibly invite every woman you know. Have all the potential guests gotten along in the past? Hopefully this is not a big concern, but if it is, consider which potential guests go well together and which have had previous incidents that might make for an unhappy time for all the guests.
- 3). Make sure you have enough seating and table space. Consider how you'll accommodate all the guests that you want to invite. If necessary, include an additional table or area for some of the guests. If you don't have enough tables or chairs, consider borrowing some from a friend or family member or buying some.
- 4). Mail out invitations. Don't hand out your invitations in public, as people that aren't invited might see them. Also, while email can work as a way to invite people to a ladies' luncheon, your guests will likely appreciate a written invitation. It shows you took the time and that you really want them to be there. Plus, because you put some work into it, they'll likely feel more incentive to attend. On the invitation, put the important information, such as the date and time, your address, phone number and a request that they RSVP by a particular date (preferably, at least several days before the luncheon) so you can calculate how much food to make.
- 5). Plan the menu. You can find a number of good recipes online or in cookbooks, often ones specifically for ladies' luncheons, too. When planning what to make, keep in mind the tastes of your guests, as well as food allergies. For example, is one of your guests allergic to nuts or are any guests vegetarians? While you can't account for everyone's tastes in food, you can give a variety of options. It is also a good idea to check with your guests about any food allergies or things they will not eat.
- 6). Plan time to clean your home. While the guests might not walk through your bedroom, they will most likely come into contact with the rooms on the floor where the luncheon is being held. This can include the kitchen, dining room, living room and foyer. Plan plenty of time to clean these areas. You don't want to rush around, frantically cleaning the dining room as your guests begin to arrive.
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