Planning an intimate dinner party, holiday open house, important business event or the social affair of the season? Don’t panic – find out how the local experts throw a wing-ding and follow their leads.

SocialMiami presents “Hosting Hints” – a special feature on arranging festive fetes and super celebrations. You’ll find exciting and innovative tips for planning the perfect party from SocialMiami’s “fabulous five” – some of the area’s most preeminent hosts/hostesses! Just click on the socialites seen on this page for their insights. You’ll be setting up the swankiest soiree in no time!

Click on each photo for valuable tips!