Cocktail parties are becoming the "new happy hour". They are fun, fashionable, and increasingly becoming more popular. The good thing about cocktail parties is that they are easy to plan and generally don't require hours of planning. Cocktail parties normally last a few hours and include finger foods, instead of a full meal, and delicious cocktails. A guest list for this type of event may include people who already know one another, people who are getting to know one another, or people who have never met one another.
Here are few tips to keep in mind when hosting a summer cocktail party:
Make sure you have enough supplies and that your bar is stocked for the evening. Nothing is worse than having to leave your own party to make a grocery store run. To avoid this, make sure you know how many guests will be attending so you are able to plan accordingly. Always have extra cups, napkins, food, etc. You can always send guests home with any extra food that is left over. If you have leftover napkins, forks, plates, etc., you can always save these items and use them at your next event.
Finger foods are always best with lots of yummy cocktails. Make sure you have a nice selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to accommodate all of your guests. When deciding on food, choose a variety of finger foods from hot to cold.
Always have some type of music playing in the background. Sometimes parties start off kind of slow. Silence is not golden at a cocktail party. Prior to your party, spend time creating a playlist of music that will set the mood for the evening. Make sure it is music that both you, and most importantly, your guests will enjoy.
Always offer coffee in addition to water when serving alcohol at a party. Make sure everyone is drinking responsibly and are able to get home safely.
Last, have fun and enjoy yourself.
Here are a few decorating tips to achieve looks similar to those in the inspiration board:
To keep things budget friendly, you can use items you already have around the house or visit a local dollar store of craft store to purchase items for your table decor. As you can see in my inspiration board, I have chosen table decor that is easy to do. You can use bottles, vases, or jars you may have in the house and just add flowers. If you are on a budget, fake flowers will work just as well.
If you are going for a more edgy and fun look, add lots of colors and mix up the vases, jars, glasses, or whatever glassware you choose to use. Everything does not have to match. You can be creative. If you prefer a more simple and chic look, keep the decor basic by choosing one color, as shown in the picture of the three white candles in the inspiration board. If you want minimal color, keep the color light and basic and just add a table cloth for contrast. The tablecloth can be a solid color or whatever you choose to use.
As always,the key to decorating is knowing the tone you want to set for your event and going from there. In my opinion, the best places to pick up items for looks similar to those in the inspiration board are: Dollar Tree and Ikea.
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