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GLAM UP A UNIQUE
TRAY WITH GOLD PAPER
AND CONFETTI TO SERVE
YOUR DRINKS IN HIGH
HOLIDAY STYLE LIKE
PHOTO ON LEFT
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SETTING THE MOOD
1. A few simple tricks can set the perfect mood for your holiday
party. Start by sending out invitations that reflect the theme
and color scheme of the party. Beautiful invitations are the
ideal teaser to entice your guests to attend. 2. Lighting is key
to creating the right ambiance. Use twinkly lights outdoors and
lots of candles indoors to add a festive touch and create a warm
atmosphere. 3. Put together a great music playlist; some jazzy
Christmas tunes or Holiday Lounge music played at just the right
volume will get your guests in the Holiday spirit. Start the music
well before your guests arrive to get yourself in the mood and
make sure the list is long enough to last throughout the party.
4. Create movement by setting up the bar in one corner and a
buffet of small bites in another area. This will allow your guests
to circulate while they mingle and chat. Start your dinner with
hors d’oeuvres served in a buffet style and finish with a fun
dessert spread such as an ice cream or candy bar to get the party
going again after dinner.
SETTING THE TABLE
1. Add some sparkle to your table with metallic and glittery
accessories such as napkin rings and repurposed Holiday décor.
Some ideas we used here include filling vases with ornaments
and candles, using sparkly decorative sprays to create a holiday
worthy runner, adding some glam to napkins by clipping glittery
orchids to the napkin rings and creating drink markers by tying
mini ornaments to glasses with ribbon. 2. Complete the look
by scattering some simple gold confetti on the table. Just
remember, there are no rules so don’t be afraid to think outside
the box and use items in unexpected ways.
A STYLISH SENDOFF
1. Prepare some favors for your guests to take with them on
their way out. This could be as simple and inexpensive as some
homemade Holiday cookies or candy presented in sparkly bags
with a stylish gift tag thanking them for coming.
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