Labor Day Party – How to Throw an All White Party

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White is a crisp color that can create an elegant yet soothing, homey vibe at the same time. So, an all-white party will be a great occasion to pay tribute a holiday like Labor Day without ruining the fun.

White-Themed Invitations to Set the Mood for an All White Party

The invitation for a white-party should be white too, right? A white themed invitation card will place your party on the right track. Different types of invitation cards are available and you can pick one that will suit your needs. In the case of online invitation, you will have the options to customize the cards according to your needs. Plus, request the guests to wear white to keep up with the spirit of the party.

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Coordinate the Decorations for a Labor Day All White Party

Coordination of décor items for a white party is not a tough task like arranging for other parties. White flowers like lilies, white roses, daisies, mums, and stargazers are available this time. So, you will basically have no problem in making centerpieces and flower arrangements with these fresh flowers. Finish the table decoration by arranging for white linen, napkins, platters, cups, and cutlery.

Decorate with Outdoor Lighting

If you are throwing the party at the evening, you should think about the lighting arrangements too. Use floating water candles and white pillar candles for the tables. They will fill your evening party with a soft romance. Place white hurricanes on the ground to line a walkway or on the tables as centerpieces to create a plantation-like atmosphere. Make regular and Chinese lanterns with white paper and hang them on your patio and backyard. Light up the shrubbery and fences with strings of tiny white lights. It will bring a Christmas-like festive mood in your party!

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Double the Fun with Mixed-Colored Foods

Entertaining your guests with delicious white food items is not a problem but you can serve foods of different colors in case everything white seems a bit monochromatic. Serve them mouthwatering items like pasta with white sauce, seafood salad, chicken kabobs, scallops, mushrooms in cream sauce, white cheese, sour cream, etc. For desserts, you can serve marshmallows, bananas, or angel food cake dipped in white chocolate. However, two or three colorful items and colorful beverages will look great amidst all white.

See Brit & Co. All white dessert ideas for a yummy treat during your festivities.

Need more creative All White Party Ideas – take a look at Kara’s ideas on her blog.

Arranging the party at the evening will best catch the warm, sultry vibe of summer nights. These ideas will give you head start and help you put your creative ideas on how to arrange a not-so-typical party during the Labor Day weekend. Wow, your friends and guests with this all-white Labor Day party and welcome the fall in a cool way.

Looking for yummy desserts to serve at your party? Take a look at our dessert recipes here.

The summer is here and it’s time to throw a summer pool party! Pool parties are summertime staples. They allow people to cool off from the hot weather and enjoy the season. They can also tie into events or specific holidays. If you’re thinking of throwing a party this summer, there are some things to keep in mind. Use these summer pool party tips to make your bash the talk of the town.

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How to Throw a Summer Pool Party

Remove Safety Hazards

Whether you are throwing a pool party for adults or children, it is important to make the area safe. Check your pool area for potential dangers, make sure slides and diving boards are secure, and get rid of any trip hazards. If your budget allows, hire lifeguards for the party. To do so, check with your local YMCA or lifeguard association.

Pick a theme

Decide if your pool party will be for kids, adults, families, etc.. This will help you choose the perfect theme. While a pool party is a theme in itself, it can become more interesting when given a unique theme. For example, you can link yours to a specific beach. You can make it a Brazilian party with Brazilian food, music, and décor. You can also make it a Jamaican-themed party and play steel drum marimba music or Bob Marley music.

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Choose Great Party Decor

Choose décor according to the age of your guests. Simple and chic decor is ideal for a teen or adult party while bright and playful décor is ideal for a children’s party. Also pay special attention to lighting as it can make or break your party. Go for lights that create an elegant atmosphere and avoid those which make areas look dull.

Food and Refreshments

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When planning a summer pool party, choose simple food items. This helps you not get tied to a grill or spend most of your time cooking. You can create a drink station with a bartender or place self-serve beverage dispensers throughout the area.

Everyone loves to hit the pool in summer. It is a great time to cool off and spend time with family and friends. If you want to throw an unforgettable party this summer, use the above summer pool party tips. Your guests will have a great time and talk about your party long after they leave.

For more summertime party pool ideas on Stagetecture, click here.

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Beach Themed Party Ideas

Prepare the Setting

It’s important to choose the right place for the party. Ideally – obviously – is to be able to choose a place by the sea. But a pool can be also fun, even a beautiful garden can be perfect. Having the party inside is also an option, but be sure to choose a well-lit, airy and sunny room so to have a warm, beach-like atmosphere. Decorate the party venue according to the theme you chose by keeping a specific color palette in mind. If you are having a natural environment as a setting, the decoration can be more discreet. In a more artificial environment, you should try to give the natural feel of a beach by opening windows and shades, adding natural elements like sand, pebbles and shells.

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Choose a Specific Beach Theme

To arrange a memorable beach themed party, you can always choose a more narrowed down beach theme, like for example animals and natural items you would find on a beach (craps, sea stars, shells, or beach pebbles are all great). Another way to go is to choose activities on a beach, like swimming, playing beach volleyball, digging with buckets and shovels, surfing, or just sun-bathing and work with those as an inspiration. Lastly, think about foods and drinks you would have on a sunny day on a beach, like watermelons, ice-cream, water ice, cocktails and so on, and try to incorporate those into you’re party’s decor and menu.

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Beach Themed Party Foods and Drinks

As important the setting and decoration is, the foods and drinks you offer are equally important. Choose refreshing beverages and light, airy foods that remind the breeze of the beach. Chilled drinks and fruits are great, and so are ice creams, if you can keep them chilled until serving time. Try to give your foods and drinks a beach-reminding look. For example, make sea star cookies or oyster cookies: Take a round cookie, add some light colored jam or blue or pink frosting and one candy pearl near the edge; now arrange a second round cookie above the first one, letting one side open where the candy pearl peaks out. Jell-O is also a favorite beach party goody, and it easy to transport, too!

To keep your beverages cool, prepare a large bucket filled with beach-themed ice cubes – even stars are great – to give it an unexpected twist.

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All you need now is some sunny weather, great people to share the joy and an excuse to throw a Beach Themed Party!