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Simple decorating techniques add to the charm of a garden, creating the perfect party setting. Sunny gardens may require a way to protect guests from direct sunlight during a late morning and early afternoon party. Moving the indoors out into the garden is a fast decorating idea for an impromptu garden party. Designing an alternate entrance for a garden party adds some mystery to the event.
The quinceanera party is a Mexican tradition that celebrates the transition from young girlhood to womanhood. Quinceanera, which means "fifteenth year," is a colorful, all-day family event with dancing and eating and a Mass to welcome the the young woman into the church as an adult. A traditional father-daughter dance is a highlight of the quinceanera, and traditional gifts include symbols of adulthood like a Bible, rosary beans and earrings.
Many outdoor garden parties include a white canopy or tent. Using a canopy provides shelter from weather conditions, but it can also help to create the ambiance of the party by decorating the area enclosed or covered by the canopy.
Unlike a cookout, where you can just spread out some lawn chairs and a few tables, a garden party demands a bit more work. A garden party is the elegant, upper-class version or a simple cookout, with more luxurious foods, music and beautiful surroundings. One of the best ways to set your garden party apart from any other is to decorate the venue, whether it's your yard or a nearby park, with plants, flowers and all kinds of embellishments.
Here is a simple project that will dress up any flat surface in your home for the holidays. Mantles, sideboards, bookcases and coffee tables can be decorated instantly with just a quick trip into the garden and a few glass ball ornaments.
