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How to Select Decorations for a Wine and Cheese Party

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Decorations can make or break a party. Center your decorations around your party's theme. If you have no specific theme, find creative ways to create a party atmosphere. The possibilities are endless.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Budget for party supplies

    Buy Decorations for a Wine and Cheese Party

  1. Step 1

    Find decorations to match your party theme. Serve up some California sun with a California-themed wine and cheese party. Choose colors that are bright, festive and reminiscent of the West Coast; place large palm-tree cutouts on your walls and surfboard cutouts on your service table.

  2. Step 2

    Select stemware adornments for your wine glasses. Find adornments that match your theme.

  3. Step 3

    Purchase decorative cheese knives and cheese boards to display.

  4. Step 4

    Obtain decorative coasters to hold your guests' drinks.

  5. Step 5

    Make use of stringed lights or candles for creating evening ambiance.

  6. Step 6

    Secure tablecloths and table runners that feature grapes or grapevine art.

  7. Make Decorations for a Wine and Cheese Party

  8. Step 1

    Make place cards for your guests if you're planning a sit-down wine and cheese party.

  9. Step 2

    Create decorative labels for each wine and cheese you serve.

  10. Step 3

    Use craft paper and paper embellishments to create decorative centerpieces. Obtain craft supplies (see Resources below). Feature wine or cheese in your decorations or match the party's theme.

  11. Step 4

    Obtain ribbons and tie them around your stemware. String other decorative pieces on each ribbon, like small charms, to add a bit of personality to each glass. Designate a specific ribbon color or design for each guest, allowing your guests to keep up with their glasses.

  12. Step 5

    Consider creating a menu and placing it in a frame. Display the frame as your centerpiece and surround it with flowers or other small decorations.

Tips & Warnings
  • Making your own decorations is an inexpensive alternative to purchasing ready-made decor.
  • Select coasters that allow pictures to be inserted for a personal touch.
  • Use Christmas lights if you don't want to purchase new lights for your wine and cheese party. Stringed lights create a nice effect, especially for an evening party.
  • Disposable tablecloths are an inexpensive alternative to heavy, cloth options.
  • If you have a theme, try to find a tablecloth or runner to match it.
  • To make a keepsake for remembering your party, select a fancy notebook and have each guest record his favorites wines and cheeses.

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