Dinner party ideas to help plan for the perfect Christmas Party.
If you love hosting and take Christmas decorations very seriously then we have got you. It’s not just about being a power hostess, although we do like to be known as one secretly, it is also about the satisfaction of the outcome, and how it complements the party when the day finally arrives.
Prepping your Christmas party takes a bit of time to finalise what is needed and how much time it is going to take to get it done, so planning ahead would help. Start sourcing and planning on what would be the best décor for your Christmas Party.
It’s nice to finally be able to have some gatherings with friends and family, and we want to make the best out of it. Going extra is never a bad thing! To help you out, here are some ideas that you might like if you haven’t had the time to think about them.
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Minimalist Party Décor
Let’s start with table setting – this is our personal favourite when we host our Christmas parties. The details and colour coordination for this are key points! When you think simple, think 3 colours at max and have a “less is more” mentality. Go with a minimalistic feel and not too out of the box to avoid overcrowding the look, which would mean neutral or earthy tones.
Set your dinnerware theme along with a set colour palette – a simple solid colour, nothing too flashy just to keep it clean. Complement the dinnerware with matte finish cutleries for a classy look, but don’t forget to keep it within the colour palette. Matte cutleries may not be easy to find, but we’ve got your back! You can get them from H&M Home
In a simple table setting, try to minimise the centrepieces by adding some rosemary or pine cone with some candles to match the neutral/earthy tones. Make a statement with one of your chosen centrepieces by placing them on each set of dinnerware above the napkin.
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Traditional
This goes out to those who get Christmas crazy with colours, trees, and lights that spell out Christmas immediately. We’re talking about traditional red, green, gold and white type decors. Because the colours are vibrant, when it comes to having table setting decors, you will need to make sure it’s not just throwing the colours on the table, but making sure that the decors are placed neatly on the setting.
With these items, you’re able to achieve a very merry table setting. Don’t forget to add some candles to complement the fir garland across your table, or even place some Holley berries to create a contrast.
Food & Drink
You can also look at your food and beverages to give your Christmas party that extra wow factor. Start the party with some welcome appetizers and cocktails. Here are some Christmas food and cocktail ideas that we’ve happily tried and tested for you.
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Try a Frosted Rosemary with Cranberries Champagne.
- Simply freeze fresh sprigs of Rosemary, place cranberries (fresh/frozen) into a champagne glass and top with VEUVE CLICQUOT Brut Rosé NV champagne (Editors Favourite).
Get fancier with a Mulled wine Christmas Sangria.
- Bottle of Merlot, Mulled wine spice mix, orange, cranberries, and blackberries to garnish. Throw everything in the slow cooker and put on low heat for a few hours.
Author: Ishnee Mohan
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Great ideas. Made me think about the party I am organising.
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