Cocktail Party
A cocktail party theme bridal shower, when held responsibly,
can be a fun and relaxing time for all. Definitely good as a "meet and greet" for any new guests, it is also a perfect platform for old friends to congregate.
• There are all different locations for this type of event.
You can have it at home and hire a bartender. Many restaurants have private rooms you can reserve. There are also martini bars, and other venues that cater to this type of party.
Start Your Cocktail Party Plans
• Your invitation can announce a good time. Have a drink silhouette, couples chatting, or any other design which would denote this type of event.
A fun idea for this theme is to make it a semi-formal party. Ask your
guests to dress accordingly.
Pick a Color Scheme And Decorations
• Cocktail party theme bridal shower paper goods and supplies will add color to your room, and often are the main decorations for this theme.
Some of the items you may need are:
• martini, old-fashion, collins, high ball, margarita, and coupe glasses are some of the options
• coasters...cork, stone, ceramic, metal
• swizzle sticks...glass, plastic, metal, wood
• bar set
• cocktail napkins...personalized, colored, themed
• appetizer plates...different shapes and materials
• appetizer forks...bamboo, stainless, plastic
• party drink fountain
• Light up bar ware is a fun way to add touches of glowing color.
• you can always add balloons or flowers.
Choose Your Food and Drink
The star of your cocktail party theme bridal shower is your drink. How do you choose?
• You can select one type of cocktail, with several versions available.
For example, there are all kinds of martinis being made. If she loves
desserts, make a Godiva chocolate or white chocolate martini. If she
loved the tv show "Sex In The City, a cosmopolitan is a great choice.
• You may also decide to have several different types of drinks.
Mojitos, pink ladies, Champagne cocktails, and bay breezes or sea breezes, are all girly options.
• Find a signature drink to serve at your bridal shower from these delicious punch recipes.
• Set up a table with your bottles, glasses, and any garnishes that accompany the drinks. Make sure you have plenty of ice.
• Your food can be hors d'oeuvres, appetizers, and snacks.
Choose hot, cold, or a mix of both. Make sure to keep items refilled.
• *** Finally, make it known that guests can have drinks without alcohol if desired.
Entertainment Ideas
• Music choices can be based on the guest of honor's favorites, the age range of those invited, and whether or not you think any of the guests will dance. Jazz, big band and swing are popular options. You can't go wrong with standards from:
• the Rat Pack
• Frank Sinatra
• Harry Connick Jr.
• instrumentals from Dave Coz
• Michael Buble'
• Tony Bennet
• Nat "King" Cole
• Ella Fitzgerald
Girl's only entertainment idea: have some romantic comedy genre movies playing. Chick flicks like Sex in the City, Bride Wars, When Harry Met Sally, and Serendipity, are some of the suggestions.
Choose Your Favors
Other favor ideas include:
• cocktail napkins...seasonal, monogrammed, and funny sayings will be some of your options
• coasters...these come in different shapes and materials
• individual drink mix packet...pick a variety or the party signature drink
• set of stirrers...you may choose the party colors
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