I am throwing an impromptu Mardi Gras cocktail party and I need your help! (See the pretty evite I selected above!) I have got some great decorations but am struggling with how to arrange them. I was thinking that I would use my dining table for food (king cake and other Cajun themed appetizers) and the area beside the kitchen sink for the cocktail/bar area. I also have a nice large coffee table I could use for something if I want. Here is a picture of my apartment so you can get a feel for where everything is:
I purchased some green, yellow and purple paper lanterns and have hung them at different heights over my dining room table off the track lighting. I am struggling with how to do a centerpiece or table decorations with these low hanging balls. (They hang about half way down) I have bought and decorated several mardi gras masks with sequins, feathers, etc. and I have made a Bourbon street sign out of a wooden plaque.
Please post any ideas you have in the comments or email me through my new contact form! Things I could also use help with:
- Cocktails – I’m debating how to best make bulk hurricanes. I found several recipes for individual cocktails but I am not looking to buy a million different ingredients.
- Centerpiece or table set up for food table
- Easy appetizer recipes (preferably with a Cajun theme)
- Playlist
Post links, ideas, or whatever you want…and remember, I’m on a budget! Thank you!!!!
See photos of how this party turned out:
I can help you with music a bit…use the soundtrack to the movie The Big Easy…play some Neville Brothers…definitely find some other Zydeco music you can groove too..Jazz is always good too, especially if it has a lot of “horn” in it!! Have a great time!!
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Erin – thanks for the tip! I downloaded some of the songs on the soundtrack on iTunes!
I also added “Louisiana Saturday Night” and “Johnny B Good”!