Whether you love her, hate her, or hate to love her, it’s undeniable that when Kim Kardashian makes a move, the world takes notice. So when the social media starlet announced that her fourth baby shower would be “CBD-themed,” with A-listers like Paris Hilton, Chrissy Teigen, and the entire Kardashian clan indulging in a sound bath and custom CBD bath salts, it was clear that cannabidiol had officially gone mainstream. With millions of fans watching along on Instagram, it’s easy to imagine countless mental lightbulbs going off as people thought, “I can entertain with cannabis, too!”
While Kim K. deserves credit for her contribution to normalizing cannabis, her CBD-themed baby shower is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the world of high hospitality. Entertaining with cannabis can take many forms, from infused dinner parties to elegant joint tray-passing affairs. But no matter what type of cannabis party you’re hosting, the most important thing you can do to make your guests feel welcome and comfortable is to educate them about any cannabis products they’ll be consuming throughout the evening.
If you’re serving infused bites, let guests know the dosage. If you’re mixing up mocktails, tell them about your tinctures. And if you’re staging a beautiful bud bar, make sure you know what’s what, where it’s from, and what your guests can expect from each product. Welcoming your guests with knowledge demonstrates not only mindfulness and consideration of their experience, but also calms the inexperienced, who will appreciate your efforts.
One of my personal favorite ways to kick off a cannabis party is with a well-appointed joint tray, served alongside some bites and non-alcoholic beverages. I’m a firm believer in the joint tray as the perfect pot party starter because when done well, it’s more than just beautiful—it’s also an ideal way to encourage your guests to mix, mingle, and meet. After all, who hasn’t made a new friend over a shared joint or a quest for a lighter?
To create the perfect joint tray to accompany any cannabis culinary event, start with your favorite flower and roll enough joints to have one for every two people. This will encourage guests to make new friends as they puff, puff, pass. Also, make sure you have plenty of lighters, as we know those have a way of disappearing into people’s pockets and purses.
Next, pay attention to the details. Decorate your tray with seasonal florals. Summertime calls for fragrant roses, hibiscus, and lilies, while fall seeks brightly colored leaves for an autumnal harvest look. Fresh-cut citrus makes for a beautiful winter display, and if you’re offering up a high-limonene variety, it will celebrate terpenes and offer another educational touchstone for your guests. Anything green and in bloom from your garden is perfect for a hipster journalistic writing style. Leave space in between paragraphs for a clean and modern look.
