Remaining at home in lieu of going on an thrilling vacation doesn’t really need to be uninspiring. Collect your close friends and family and get artistic 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 imagination to get as elegant or country as you would like, but a Denim and Diamonds party is an trendy event with great cooking, beverages and entertainment. Guests are asked to wear casual 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 garden or rented elegant country estates for grand events or fundraisers.
Tip 1: Use what you Already Have on Hand
When you host an at-home Denim and Diamonds party, you should get creative. There is no sense in heading out and buying plenty of items that you will never use again. Go searching your house, basement and storage area to see what you could reinvent or repurpose for your party needs. Outdoor tables can become indoor furniture using an inexpensive floor length fabric covering to meet your theme. Dedicate wisely on the few key items you need to pack a lot of punch for your dollar. Try budget stores and discounted sections at more upscale retailers to secure particular finds. Vases for table settings is often mix and match just like table and drink ware.
Tip 2: Decide on your theme Colors
With a Denim and Diamonds Party blue, white and something that sparkles is usually a must-have! Integrate your colors into your table coverings and home decor. Check out craft super-stores to feature sparkle for a table or buffet. Look at 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 Ahead
Organize your time carefully and don’t put off shopping or decorating until the day before your party. Determine on your decor and appraise food and seating needs at least a 1 week or more ahead of time. If you need to engage a celebration rental service for tables, chairs or other food service items, plan this at least 2 weeks ahead and then make your reservations together with the rental company. Cook as many food items as possible in advance - this tends to reduce your stress level and help you enjoy your special Denim and Diamonds party! Planning on grilling outdoors? Grill items ahead of time and keep in your oven on warm so items can be ready as soon as hungry visitors arrive.
Tip 4: Too busy for Sit Down Dinner? Think Buffet!
Let’s admit it, sit down dinners are nice when you are inviting only 3-4 friends over for an intimate get together. Hosting a special event for 20 requires quick, easy service of a smorgasboard style setup. Presentation can be fun for a buffet. Create elevated levels by placing pots upside down beneath your table overlaying to create a staggered look for your culinary offerings. This is practical too and allows your guests to more easily reach for items around a crowded buffet table. Make full use of containers lined with denim-like towels for your biscuits/breads. Distribute country-themed sparkling items such as inexpensive crystals among your serving platters for extra pizzazz!
Tip 5: Candlelight and Flowers are a Requirement
Whether you’re hosting your party indoors or outdoors, candles add a special exuberance and atmosphere. If outdoors, add floating candles to your pool. Group candles of diverse height, colors and widths on your tables and pathways to supply ambient lighting for your guests to enjoy. Citronella candles are readily available in numerous colors and styles to deliver functional and beautiful purpose for keeping bugs away and guest comfortable.
Flowers are a treat no matter what the occasion. But it is not necessary to splurge as fresh floral arrangements could get costly. Roll up your sleeves and investigate your backyard garden… Black Eyed Susans, Daylillies, Sweet Peas, and Butterfly Bushes and evergreen branches, offer up inexpensive but fragrant bouquets. Insert a glass in a cowboy boot and assemble your cut flowers for a true Denim and Diamonds centerpiece! Supplement with scaled-down arrangements in smaller conversation areas with a few store-bought white roses.
Tip 6: Take the Indoors - Outside or the Outdoors - Inside
You’ll care to pamper your friends and relatives even when outdoors. Add comfortable throw pillows to all your patio chairs and pair you indoor dining-room chairs utilizing your outdoor country furniture. Crystal pitchers, silver platters and other metallic (pewter) bowls make for a stylish presentation for beverages and snacks. Need a little outdoors, inside? Add various evergreen branches to your arrangements or think about using outdoor decorative lighting like string lights indoors to correspond to your Denim and Diamonds Party theme.
Tip 7: Make sure it is Personal
It’s your party so add your individual good taste! Email is a handy communication strategy but a Denim and Diamonds Party necessitates a more chic strategy. Handwritten, themed invitations fit the bill for what to mail to your guests. Your party guests will be excited as soon as they receive your Denim and Diamonds inspired invitation (invites shaped like denim Levis pocket complete with red tag and all?). Add some bling to get the diamonds theme set by using crystals and add-ons offered in scrapbooking supply stores and craft super stores.
Tip 8: Keep it Cool
Backyard Denim and Diamond parties could get hot during the warm months and cold in the spring or fall. Secure small fans with misters and camoflauge behind bushes and plants within your backyard. Use portable propane powered table top heaters and provide piles of blankets (western printed please!) to ensure that your guests comfortable for a long time.
Tip 9: Always develop a Plan B
Always have a backup plan because Mother Earth could be unpredictable despite your best plans for your Denim and Diamonds event. Keep your resources well stocked for your very last minute needs and plan in advance for what you might do if you need to move the party indoors due to inclement weather. Outdoor seating may 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 should you need It.
Don’t be scared to hire a party planner to talk with you for your plans well before your party. If you can’t spend the money for planning, hire these people to counsel you 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 accents can certainly make for a fun, stress free time for your elegant Denim and Diamonds western party event!
Katie Bierman is a freelance writer and party planner who runs a specialty theme party business in the Western United States.
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