Getting Down to the Details of a Designer Purse Party

Hi everyone! Be sure to start with my previous posts since they show you step-by-step how to get started with your first designer purse party.

In our last post, you made your list of designer purse party invites and prepared your invitations. Now that you've sourced your designer purses and have your invitations mailed, it's time to talk about the details of your first party.

It's always a good idea to offer food, although you don't have to offer something elaborate. I find that offering sliced vegetables and dip as well as potato chips for dipping along with a simple dessert works well. Add some soft drinks and coffee and your have a food and drink selection that should please most people. Once you start getting your RSVP's, you should know how much food to prepare. I would recommend adding some extra food since some attendees may bring along a friend. Better to have a little too much food than too little.

I remember one of the parties I hosted had almost twice the number of attendees I had expected since many people brought along a friend. I was just glad to have had that extra food available! Having food is important as it can help to put people into a jovial, buying mood and is also an excellent icebreaker.

Once you've planned your food, you'll want to consider how to display your purses. I generally use two large tables that are a bit taller than your average card table so people don't have to look too far down to view the purses. I would cover the table with an attractive covering such as a rich piece of black velvet. Don't skimp on this! Your display will reflect upon the value of your product. If you're selling designer purses, you want your display to look elegant. Space the purses nicely on the table, so they're not crowded together. If you're selling wallets, display them interspersed among the purses in a pleasing manner.


You may want to add to the mood, by framing photos of models carrying hip designer bags and have them resting on stands on your table. Also be sure to have a big book and pen for people to sign if they'd like to be on your mailing list or would like to host their own designer purse party. I would also have a business card holder full of your cards so people can contact you about being hosts for your designer purse party business.

Tomorrow, we'll continue down the path of hosting your first designer purse party. Have a fantastic evening. :-)

Kristie