Wearing red adds to the red party theme.
The color red typically triggers feelings you likely want guests to feel at your party -- passion and excitement. From the decor to the dress code, a red party creates a vibrant atmosphere. To avoid having an overabundance of red, combine it with accents of silver. Regardless of budget, numerous cost-friendly options exist for every aspect of the party that make planning a memorable event a breeze. Does this Spark an idea?
Invitations
Red and silver invitations, whether homemade or purchased from a party invitations website, provide guests with a preview of the theme. A seemingly basic design of a red invitation with silver wording and detailing looks elegant but is still appropriate for a formal and a casual party. To create invitations, print out free printable greeting cards from a card-making website. Make the background of the invitation red, and type all the party information in silver script font into the invitation template. Put a silver swirl border around the edges, and print the invitations out onto cardstock.
Nontraditional Decor
Instead of displaying real flower centerpieces, make paper ones. Creating red paper flower bouquets made from items such as crepe paper and stem wires can result in beautiful and inexpensive centerpieces guests can take home and keep much longer than real flowers. Put each bouquet in a clear vase and fill it part way with silver-toned glass rocks. Another option is to tie red feather boas around the backs of chairs, which guests also can use as an accessory to their outfit. Put red LED candles around the party area, and sprinkle silver glitter and confetti on tabletops. Spray red silk flower balls with silver glitter paint and hang them from the ceiling or doorways.
Donate to Charity
Some charities, such as (RED) or the American Red Cross, select the color red as a main part of their marketing or promotion for the organization. Consider charging admission to a red-themed party and donating all or part of the cost to the charity of your choice. Another option is to put out a large locked red box where guests can put in donations for the charity.
Dress Code
Request that guests dress in red, but also let them know they can wear touches of silver, such as hair accessories, shoes and jewelry. For an informal party, consider permitting elaborate face makeup or hire one or two makeup artists that can apply it for guests, such as in the form of a red and silver eye mask.
Food
Food that is mostly red adds pizazz to a red party. Appetizer and dinner options include lobster, stuffed red peppers, lasagna and cherry tomato kebabs. For dessert, red velvet cake, red macaroons, red heart-shaped cookies and cherry- topped cheesecake provide delicious options. Edible silver dust or edible diamonds add a sparkling touch to desserts.
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