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This week's tip was submitted by Diane at PartyMerchant.com.
For a little taste of South of the Border I cooked up this Southwest theme
fiesta party. This theme could work for a Southwest wedding, birthday
party or corporate event.
Colors:
Sun-kissed Orange
Mimosa
Apple Red
Hunter Green
Frosted Aqua
Naturals
Food and Decor
Tex-Mex cuisine (also serve some less spicy food for those who prefer it to be mild)
Chips and dip served in a sombrero bowl
Traditional wedding or birthday cake adorned with brightly colored flowers
Specialty shaped cake (i.e. sombrero or adobe house)
Southwest theme (i.e. cactus, burro, chili pepper) iced sugar cookies
South of the Border plates, napkins, cups, table cover
Sombrero Straws
Margarita Glasses
Fiesta Surprise Beverage Napkins
Straw sombrero
Hand-tied wildflowers
Fiesta flowers
Centerpieces and other table decorations
Small cacti in terra cotta pots (tie a raffia bow around pot for some color)
Chili peppers scattered around table (in the same manner that confetti or rose
petals are scattered)
Tissue Chili Pepper
Colorful tin candles
4 1/4' jointed cactus or large live cacti plants
Serapes across the tablecloths
Bandana in center of each table with centerpiece on top or use for placemats or cloth napkins
For a cute and easy napkin ring, tie a
raffia bow around each napkin and add several small chilis
Music:
Country
Gourd Maracas
Mariachi band
Favors/Keepsakes:
If outdoors, hand-held fans (imprinted with bride & groom's names) for the
guests
Colorful tin candles
Other:
Wedding cake shaped piņata or hot chili pepper piņata to have for the kids or
just for fun.
Materials are available online from PartyMerchant.com
Ole!
Thanks Diane!
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