I do have a strict arrival time for my parties which is and has always been by 8PM Sharp and I even encourage all first timers here to arrive 30 minutes earlier as well. Although this strict arrival time may sound foolish and believe me I have gotten a lot of grief from a lot of people over the past 6 years for this important policy once you attend one of my parties you will see just how important that rule is so that we are all strangers all at the same time and so that I as the host does not have to spend my entire night watching the front door for late arrivals which only takes time away from me getting to know and catering to my many guests who were willing to make the effort to arrive at the time I specified. If you ask anyone who has already been here I am sure they will assure you that the strict arrival time has an enormous impact on just how much fun and how comfortable you will feel while you are here in my home. enough said about that..lol.
I do ask that all of my guests bring your own towels as well as whatever you would like to eat and drink while you are here in my home. Of course I often have mixers, alcohol and some food available however the chance of me having exactly what you prefer is slim, so please just bring what you will want to eat and drink while you are here.