Great Cocktail Party Ideas.

Great Cocktail Party Ideas #1.

Do you want to host a themed cocktail party without the stress and budget blow out??? Then read on……

Hosting a cocktail party or any party for that matter doesn’t have to be a stressful affair.

Just keep calm, plan ahead and be organised on the day.. So you can indulge in one of your own divine creations.

Forget the standard ‘sex & the city’ theme and stay true to the origins and glamour of the cocktail!
Think old school… Marilyn Monroe, the Rat Pack and Play Boy Bunnies.

Invitations:

• Simple black and white = Elegance

Theme:

• Vintage Hollywood.

Cocktails:

• Think of James Bond and the Classic Martini. (shakenShaken, not stirred) or Casablanca and a champagne cocktail.

Dress Code:

• Encourage your guests to dress in the most glamorous outfits.

Music:

• Old school jazz played on vinyl records.

Preparations:

• Make all of your garnishes in the morning and have them in resealable containers.
• Polish all of your glasses and have them laid out on a table close to where you will be making your cocktails.
• Prepare several cocktails just before your guests arrive so they have a drink in hand immediately.

Food:

• Forget mini pies and sausage rolls with chips, you really need to think… Hors d’oeuvres, appetizers, and crudités.
• DON’T panic, it’s not as difficult as it may seem, many can be prepared hours in advance.

Decorations:

• Think Elegant, classic, and stylish, another simple solution is to color theme your party….

Make up and personal dress:

• Think red luscious lips, and a LBD. Or check out this link for inspiration http://oldhollywoodglamour.blogspot.com/
• You can also follow The Stewardess Bible on Pinterest for some more fabulous ideas.

Stewardess Bible Great Cocktail Party Ideas.