The table at a Caribbean party should reflect the colors and scents of the tropics.
If you're hosting a Caribbean party, decorate the party area so guests will feel as though they're in the tropics when they arrive. Appeal to as many senses as possible when arranging the decorations to make the Caribbean experience complete. Add a simple activity for guests to do when they arrive and you'll have the beginnings of a tropical soiree. Does this Spark an idea?
Table Decorations
Use plain white tablecloths and accent with a variety of brightly colored napkins. Instead of choosing one color, combine fuchsia, turquoise, orange and yellow for an instant tropical look. Choose fresh orchids or birds of paradise for a floral centerpiece. You also can place a series of small hurricane candle holders along the table. Fill them with water and floating candles, or with sand, shells and votives.
Room Decorations
Accent the room with bright colors that reflect those on your table. Platters or bowls of fresh tropical fruit provide bright color, fresh aromas and delicious tastes. Add vases of more tropical flowers around the room and accent them with palm leaves. Buy crafted tropical birds and brilliant butterflies to scatter among the floral arrangements. Strings of wooden tropical fish can brighten up side tables and accentuate the bright color scheme.
Jewelry Crafts
Set one table aside for craft material so guests can create their own party favor. Offer string and a variety of brightly colored beads for your guests to make bracelets, anklets or necklaces. Small shells with holes for stringing also can make a pretty party memento. Elastic strings would be ideal for stringing shells or beads to create hair bands or ponytail holders.
Candle or Vase Crafts
Guests can decorate candle holders or vases for a gift they will use again and again. Choose small glass votive holders so the craft can be completed quickly. Guests can glue on seashells and colorful beads to create their own design. Offer each guest a few candles to go with their creation. Or give single bud vases for the guests to decorate. Set out some brightly colored paints so everyone can create a vibrant vase perfect for cheerful flowers.
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