Social gatherings

I'm making a chocolate cake.

aɪm ˈmeɪkɪŋ ə ˈtʃɒklət keɪk

What about the sound system?

wʌt əˈbaʊt ðə saʊnd ˈsɪstəm

We're considering two venues.

wɪər kənˈsɪdərɪŋ tuː ˈvɛnjuːz

Invitations go out next week.

ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz ɡoʊ aʊt nɛkst wiːk

We need to finalize the menu.

/wi nid tu ˈfaɪnəlaɪz ðə ˈmɛnju/

Inform the host of allergies.

ɪnˈfɔːrm ðə hoʊst əv ˈælərdʒiz

What is good guest etiquette?

wʌt ɪz ɡʊd ɡɛst ˈɛtɪkɛt

What's your party theme idea?

wʌts jɔːr ˈpɑːrti θiːm aɪˈdiːə

The decorations set the mood.

ðə ˌdɛkəˈreɪʃənz sɛt ðə muːd

No, everyone eats everything.

noʊ ˈɛvriˌwʌn iːts ˈɛvriˌθɪŋ

Live music adds a great vibe.

laɪv ˈmjuːzɪk ædz ə ɡreɪt vaɪb

It's a semi-formal reception.

ɪts ə ˌsɛmiˈfɔːrməl rɪˈsɛpʃən

It's a large community event.

ɪts ə lɑːrdʒ kəˈmjuːnɪti ɪˈvɛnt

Click the link in your email.

klɪk ðə lɪŋk ɪn jʊər ˈiːmeɪl

Could you cut the vegetables?

ˈkʊd ju kʌt ðə ˈvɛdʒtəbl̩z

Yes, many people are invited.

jɛs ˈmɛni ˈpipəl ɑr ɪnˈvaɪtɪd

Who is handling the catering?

ˈhuː ɪz ˈhændlɪŋ ðə ˈkeɪtərɪŋ

Consider dietary restrictions.

kənˈsɪdər ˈdaɪətɛri rɪˈstrɪkʃənz

Is the photographer confirmed?

ɪz ðə fəˈtɒɡrəfər kənˈfɜːmd

Arrive on time, not too early.

/əˈraɪv ɑn taɪm, nɑt tuː ˈɜːrli/

Thank the host before leaving.

/θæŋk ðə hoʊst bɪˈfɔːr ˈliːvɪŋ/

What about table centerpieces?

wʌt əˈbaʊt ˈteɪbəl ˈsɛntərˌpiːsɪz

We have store-bought pastries.

wiː hæv ˈstɔːrˌbɔːt ˈpeɪstriz

The karaoke machine is set up.

ðə ˌkærəˈoʊki məˈʃiːn ɪz sɛt ʌp

Our host will guide the games.

aʊər hoʊst wɪl ɡaɪd ðə ɡeɪmz

Are you attending the wedding?

ɑːr ju əˈtɛndɪŋ ðə ˈwɛdɪŋ

Yes, it's my cousin's wedding.

jɛs ɪts maɪ ˈkʌzɪnz ˈwɛdɪŋ

We should send them next week.

wiː ʃʊd sɛnd ðəm nɛkst wiːk

Google Meet is also an option.

ˈɡuːɡl̩ miːt ɪz ˈɔːlsoʊ ən ˈɒpʃən

Discuss in your assigned room.

dɪˈskʌs ɪn jʊər əˈsaɪnd ruːm

They are having a baby shower.

ðeɪ ɑːr ˈhævɪŋ ə ˈbeɪbi ˈʃaʊər

Gifts are not always required.

ɡɪfts ɑːr nɑt ˈɔːlweɪz rɪˈkwaɪərd

Don't forget the sound system.

doʊnt fərˈɡɛt ðə saʊnd ˈsɪstəm

A specific color scheme helps.

ə spəˈsɪfɪk ˈkʌlər skiːm hɛlps.

We are hosting a dinner party.

wiː ɑːr ˈhoʊstɪŋ ə ˈdɪnər ˈpɑːrti

We'll send reminders next week.

wɪl sɛnd rɪˈmaɪndərz nɛkst wik

Show appreciation to your host.

ʃoʊ əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən tu jʊər hoʊst

Beer, wine, and some cocktails.

bɪər, waɪn, ənd sʌm ˈkɒkteɪlz.

We need to plan some fun games.

wi niːd tə plæn sʌm fʌn ɡeɪmz

The magician performs at seven.

ðə məˈdʒɪʃən pərˈfɔːrmz æt ˈsɛvən

No, it's a casual get-together.

noʊ ɪts ə ˈkæʒuəl ˈɡɛt təˌɡɛðər

No, it's an intimate gathering.

noʊ ɪts ən ˈɪntɪmət ˈɡæðərɪŋ

Is the guest list complete now?

ɪz ðə ɡɛst lɪst kəmˈpliːt naʊ

We can split into small groups.

wi kən splɪt ˈɪntu smɔl ɡruːps

There will be a trivia contest.

ðɛr wɪl bi ə ˈtrɪviə ˈkɑntɛst

What's our budget for the party?

wʌts aʊər ˈbʌdʒɪt fɔːr ðə ˈpɑːrti

The community hall is available.

ðə kəˈmjuːnɪti hɔːl ɪz əˈveɪləbəl

When should we send invitations?

wɛn ʃʊd wi sɛnd ɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz

Please avoid gluten if possible.

pliːz əˈvɔɪd ˈɡluːtən ɪf ˈpɒsəbl

What kind of food will there be?

wʌt kaɪnd əv fud wɪl ðɛr bi