4 Things You Should Never Do When Throwing a Super Bowl Party

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These oh-so common fiesta faux pas will make any get-together crash-and-burn.

By Zoe Ruderman

Having a gathering at your place can be a lot of pressure. So we asked celeb party planner Jes Gordon, author of Party Like a Rock Star, to share the hostess mistakes that can turn a bash into a dud. Steer clear of these crimes and your fête will be memorable...for the right reasons.

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1. Sending invites too late - or too early.

If you want people to come to your Super Bowl party, invitation timing is everything. Tell friends more than two months in advance and they'll forget about the get-together by the time it rolls around. But wait until a day or two before, and you'll be drinking that entire keg with just one or two other lonely people. Jes recommends sending everyone the details about a month beforehand for a formal party and about two weeks before if you're throwing a casual gathering.

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2. Not booting out that lame-o guest.

If some jackass is obviously wasted and is spilling beer all over your white couch, show him or her the door. Jes recommends pulling the guest aside first and telling them to take it down a notch. If that doesn't work, we suggest having a guy friend firmly ask them to leave and say you'll all meet up at a bar later in the week. You may feel like a bit of a b---- , but think of it this way: if you let that unruly partygoer stay, the other guests will probably go.

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3. Forgetting about the bathroom.

People tend to overlook this room when tidying up for guests. But almost every single person will be there at least once in the night. Make sure all your toiletries are stashed away and the sink and toilet are clean. Jes also recommends laying out a few nice hand towels and soaps on the sink. And light a few candles - that way guests won't need to turn on the harsh overhead light. Translation: They won't be able to tell if your bathroom isn't totally spotless.

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4. Taking on all food and drink prep yourself.

There's no shame in asking guests to bring a little something, like chips and salsa or a six-pack. Jes recommends making a list of all of the goodies you want at your party, taking on the ones you can handle based on the size of your kitchen and budget, and asking partygoers to fill in the blanks. So for example, if you have a tiny stove, farm out the snacks that need to be cooked, and if you're trying not to spend a lot, ask a few friends to bring alcohol.

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