Being at home instead of going on an thrilling vacation doesn't really need to be uninspiring. Collect your friends and get imaginative for various ways to entertain at home. The newest hot party idea is an elegant Denim and Diamonds get together. What exactly is a Denim and Diamonds Party? Use your creativity to get as elegant or country as you would like, but a Denim and Diamonds party is an chic event with great cooking, cocktails and entertainment. Guests are asked to wear laid-back attire such as denim jeans, but are encouraged to ?dress it up? by accessorizing with diamond-like sparkle (aka rhinestones!). Locations can include your home, backyard or rented elegant country estates for grand affairs or fundraisers.
Tip 1: Use anything you Already Have on Hand
If you host an at-home Denim and Diamonds party, you want to be creative. There is no sense in heading out and buying plenty of items that you'll never use again. Look around your home, basement and garage to determine what you can reinvent or repurpose for your own party needs. Outdoor tables could become indoor furniture using an inexpensive floor length material covering to meet your theme. Spend wisely on a few key items you need to pack a lot of punch for your dollar. Try low-priced stores and discounted sections at more trendy retailers to secure particular finds. Vases for table settings is often mix and match as can table and drink ware.
Tip 2: Select your motif Colors
With a Denim and Diamonds Party blue, white and anything that sparkles is a must-have! Include your colors into your table coverings and accessories. Check out hobby super-stores to add glimmer for your table or buffet. Choose inexpensive glass stones, rhinestones or crystals and toss amongst your table settings to catch and reflect light from your table top candles. Hues for a denim and diamonds party can extend to your decorations, invitations, table decorations and party gifts as well.
Tip 3: Plan In Advance
Manage your time carefully and don't put off shopping or decorating until the day before your party. Choose on your decor and appraise food and seating demands at least a 7 days or more ahead of time. If you need to engage a party rental service for tables, chairs or other food service items, plan this at least 2 weeks ahead and make your reservations with the rental company. Make as many food items as possible beforehand - this will reduce your stress level and help you enjoy your own Denim and Diamonds party! Planning on grilling outdoors? Barbecue items ahead of time and keep in your oven on warm so items can be ready whenever your hungry company arrive.
Tip 4: Too busy for Sit Down Dinner? Think Buffet!
Let's be realistic, sit down dinners are nice if you are inviting only 3-4 family and friends over for an intimate gathering. Holding a gathering for 20+ requires quick, easy service of a self serve buffet style setup. Presentation can be fun for a buffet. Create raised levels by placing pots inverted beneath your table covering to create a staggered look for your culinary offerings. This is functional too and allows your guests to quickly reach for items around a crowded buffet table. Use baskets lined with denim-like towels for your biscuits/breads. Spread out country-themed shining items such as inexpensive crystals among your serving platters for extra pizzazz!
Tip 5: Candlelight and Fresh Flowers are a Must
Regardless if you are hosting your party indoors or outdoors, candles provide a special flair and mood. If outdoors, add floating candles in your swimming pool. Group candles of different height, colors and widths on your tables and pathways to create ambient lighting for your guests to enjoy. Citronella candles are readily available in various colors and styles to provide functional and delightful purpose for keeping bugs at bay and guest comfortable.
Flowers undoubtedly are a treat regardless of what the occasion. But it is not necessary to splurge as fresh bouquets could get costly. Roll up your sleeves and check out your flowerbed... Black Eyed Susans, Daylillies, Sweet Peas, and Butterfly Bushes and evergreen branches, offer up inexpensive but aromatic bouquets. Place a glass inside a cowboy boot and arrange your cut flowers for a true Denim and Diamonds centerpiece! Supplement with smaller sized arrangements in smaller conversation areas with a few store-bought white roses.
Tip 6: Bring the Indoors - Outside or perhaps the Outdoors - Inside
You'll love to pamper your friends and relatives even while outdoors. Introduce comfortable throw pillows to all your patio chairs and pair you indoor dining-room chairs with your outdoor country furniture. Crystal pitchers, silver antique platters and other metal (pewter) bowls alllow for a stylish presentation for beverages and hors d'oeuvers. Need a touch outdoors, inside? Add various evergreen branches to your arrangements or consider using outdoor decorative lighting like string lights indoors to enhance your Denim and Diamonds Party theme.
Tip 7: Make it Personal
It's your party so add your individual pizzazz! Email is a practical communication strategy but a Denim and Diamonds Party calls for a more elegant strategy. Handwritten, themed invitations suit you perfectly for what to send to your guests. Your invitees will be excited as soon as they receive your Denim and Diamonds inspired invitation (invites shaped like denim Levis back pocket complete with red tag and all?). Add some bling to get the diamonds theme started by using crystals and add-ons you can get in scrapbooking supply stores and craft super stores.
Tip 8: Keep it Cool
Backyard Denim and Diamond parties can usually get hot in the summertime and cold in the spring or fall. Secure small fans with misters and camoflauge behind shrubs and plants within your backyard. Use portable propane powered table top heaters and provide lots of blankets (western printed please!) to keep your guests comfortable for hours.
Tip 9: Always have a Plan B
Also have a contingency plan because Nature Herself might be unpredictable despite your very best plans for your Denim and Diamonds event. Keep your resources well stocked for your last minute needs and plan ahead for what you might do in order to move the party indoors because of inclement weather. Outdoor seating could also be moved indoors and accented with throw pillows. Remember ? these are your friends and they?ll have fun despite the weather!
Tip 10: Ask for Help when you need It.
Don't be afraid to hire a celebration planner to talk with you on your plans just before your party. If you can't spend the money for planning, hire these people to give you advice on ideas, tips and decorating to assist you organize and make it happen all on your own. Don't make it hard! Hearty appetizers, elegant cocktails and knock out accessories can certainly make for a fun, relaxed time for your elegant Denim and Diamonds party affair!
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