How can I get out of hosting a party without being too rude?

Question by DaisyGirl: How can I get out of hosting a party without being too rude?
A co-worker is an independent consultant for a candle company and pressured me into hosting a party to sell candles. I really don't want to do it, but I agreed to it because I don't know how to say 'no' to people. How can I get out of hosting it without being really rude?
Remember, I work with this person, so I can't exactly fake an illness if I see her at work.
We tentatively set a date, but I have not

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