Top Holiday Entertaining Tips From Celebrity Party Planners

The holidays are almost here! If you’re planning a holiday party this year, it’s important to prepare ahead of time to avoid stress the day of the party. From putting together the perfect playlist to gathering your table decor, there are lots of things you’ll need to keep in mind in order to pull it all off.

To help you plan the most memorable party of the year, FTD  found the 11 best holiday entertaining tips from professional party planners like Gwyneth Paltrow, Martha Stewart, and Nigella Lawson. Each tip is organized into a handy timeline so that you know what items can be prepped ahead of time, and when to do it. Check out the holiday entertaining tips below and get inspired to throw your own holiday party!