Social gatherings

Sorry, only cold drinks tonight.

ˈsɒri ˈəʊnli kəʊld drɪŋks təˈnaɪt

When should we send the invites?

wɛn ʃʊd wi sɛnd ðə ˈɪnvaɪts

How do I join the virtual party?

haʊ du aɪ dʒɔɪn ðə ˈvɜːrtʃuəl ˈpɑːrti

I'll share the presentation now.

aɪl ʃɛər ðə ˌprɛzənˈteɪʃən naʊ

Volunteers will help with setup.

ˈvɑːlənˌtɪrz wɪl hɛlp wɪð ˈsɛtˌʌp.

The DJ is confirmed for Saturday.

ðə diːdʒeɪ ɪz kənˈfɜːmd fɔː ˈsætərdeɪ

Ask before bringing extra guests.

æsk bɪˈfɔːr ˈbrɪŋɪŋ ˈɛkstrə ɡɛsts

The decor should match the theme.

ðə dɪˈkɔːr ʃʊd mætʃ ðə θiːm

What should I bring to the party?

wʌt ʃʊd aɪ brɪŋ tə ðə ˈpɑːrti

The main course is still cooking.

ðə meɪn kɔːrs ɪz stɪl ˈkʊkɪŋ

Charades is always a good choice.

/ʃəˈreɪdz ɪz ˈɔːlweɪz ə ɡʊd tʃɔɪs/

The band starts playing at eight.

ðə bænd stɑːrts ˈpleɪɪŋ æt eɪt

They organized a corporate event.

ðeɪ ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd ə ˈkɔːrpərət ɪˈvent

We're celebrating an anniversary.

wɪər ˈsɛləˌbreɪtɪŋ ən ˌænɪˈvɜːrsəri

I've started compiling the names.

aɪv ˈstɑːrtɪd kəmˈpaɪlɪŋ ðə neɪmz

They are having a cocktail party.

ðeɪ ɑːr ˈhævɪŋ ə ˈkɒkteɪl ˈpɑːrti

What kind of lighting works best?

wʌt kaɪnd əv ˈlaɪtɪŋ wɜrks bɛst

It helps keep everything on track.

ɪt hɛlps kip ˈɛvriˌθɪŋ ɑn træk

Dress appropriately for the event.

dɹɛs əˈpɹoʊpɹiətli fɔɹ ðə ɪˈvɛnt

Is there enough food for everyone?

ɪz ðɛər ɪˈnʌf fud fɔr ˈɛvriˌwʌn

Any ideas for party entertainment?

ˈɛni aɪˈdiəz fɔr ˈpɑrti ɛntərˈteɪnmənt

We're organizing a scavenger hunt.

wɪər ˈɔːrɡənaɪzɪŋ ə ˈskævɪndʒər hʌnt

Check the schedule for activities.

tʃɛk ðə ˈskɛdʒuːl fɔːr ækˈtɪvɪtiz

Have you sent out the invitations?

hæv juː sɛnt aʊt ðə ɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz

I'll send a gentle reminder email.

aɪl sɛnd ə ˈdʒɛntl̩ rɪˈmaɪndər ˈiːmeɪl

What's the entertainment schedule?

wʌts ði ˌɛntərˈteɪnmənt ˈskɛdʒuːl

A DJ would really liven things up.

ə ˌdiːˈdʒeɪ wʊd ˈrɪli ˈlaɪvən θɪŋz ʌp

We anticipate around fifty people.

wiː ˌæn.tɪ.sɪˈpeɪt əˈraʊnd ˈfɪf.ti ˈpiː.pəl

Who should we invite to the party?

huː ʃʊd wi ɪnˈvaɪt tu ðə ˈpɑːrti

They offer a great vegetarian menu.

ðeɪ ˈɒfər ə ɡreɪt ˌvɛdʒɪˈtɛəriən ˈmɛnjuː

Where can we buy party decorations?

wɛər kæn wi baɪ ˈpɑːrti ˌdɛkəˈreɪʃənz

Most guests have responded already.

moʊst ɡɛsts hæv rɪˈspɑndɪd ɔlˈrɛdi

The deadline is this coming Friday.

ðə ˈdɛdˌlaɪn ɪz ðɪs ˈkʌmɪŋ ˈfraɪdeɪ

Are there any dietary restrictions?

ˈɑːr ðɛr ˈɛni ˈdaɪətɛri rɪˈstrɪkʃənz

We're still waiting for some RSVPs.

wɪr stɪl ˈweɪtɪŋ fər səm ˌɑr ɛs vi ˈpiːz

Let's create a great music playlist.

lɛts kɹiˈeɪt ə ɡɹeɪt ˈmjuːzɪk ˈpleɪlɪst

Let's make a preliminary guest list.

lɛts meɪk ə prɪˈlɪmɪnɛri ɡɛst lɪst

Can you help me with the guest list?

kən ju hɛlp mi wɪð ðə ɡɛst lɪst

We need to track expenses carefully.

wi nid tu træk ɪkˈspɛnsɪz ˈkɛrfəli

Don't forget the table centerpieces.

doʊnt fərˈɡɛt ðə ˈteɪbəl ˈsɛntərˌpisɪz

We're planning a holiday celebration.

wɪər ˈplænɪŋ ə ˈhɒlɪdeɪ ˌsɛlɪˈbreɪʃən

It includes date, time, and location.

ɪt ɪnˈkludz deɪt, taɪm, ænd loʊˈkeɪʃən.

Always prepare for unexpected weather.

ˈɔːlweɪz prɪˈpɛər fɔːr ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd ˈwɛðər

Confirm the photographer's availability.

kənˈfɜːrm ðə fəˈtɑːɡrəfərz əˌveɪləˈbɪləti.

Catering is booked with 'Delicious Bites'.

ˈkeɪtərɪŋ ɪz bʊkt wɪð dɪˈlɪʃəs baɪts

My microphone is muted.

maɪ ˈmaɪkɹəˌfoʊn ɪz ˈmjuːtɪd

We should do this again.

wiː ʃʊd duː ðɪs əˈɡɛn

Mingle with other guests.

ˈmɪŋɡəl wɪð ˈʌðər ɡɛsts

It's a retirement dinner.

ɪts ə rɪˈtaɪərmənt ˈdɪnər

Do we need a backup plan?

duː wiː niːd ə ˈbækʌp plæn