What sort of eaters are the other women like? Maybe you could put on an assortment of warm finger food? (mini quiches, home made sausage rolls etc) That way most of it can be prepared the day before, leaving you plenty of time on the day to socialise LOL. or if it is colder and they like a meal, maybe a soup entree with crusty parmesan toast fingers and then maybe a pasta dish? or just a main and then a dessert?