How to Plan an Italian Theme Party
Whether Italian blood runs in your veins or you are simply enamored by the country and culture, a party with an Italian theme is a good way to celebrate with friends and family. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Select a date, time and location for your party. Brunch is an understated time of day for a party, although a rousing evening get-together is always a sure bet. If you don't want to clean your house, see whether a local Italian restaurant has a party room that patrons can reserve. Other good locations might be an area winery or park.
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Make invitations or visit a stationery store to buy them. Let your selection reflect the Italian theme of the party by using the colors of Italy's flag (red, white and green) or insert an Italian greeting at the top of the card. Include information about where the party will be held, what guests need to bring and how to RSVP.
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Buy decorations to transform your location into the Italian countryside or a busy marketplace. If you are on a tight budget, settle for paper goods and some balloons in the colors of your theme. If not, buy table centerpieces that invoke Tuscany, sunflowers to scatter around the tables and favors that double as decorations before the guests leave.
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Plan an a menu that is full of Italian specialties. Drizzle fresh mozzarella and tomato slices with balsamic vinaigrette for a Caprese salad appetizer, serve a simple Margherita pizza and set out trays of olives, cheese and crusty breads. If you will be hosting a dinner party, search the Internet or cookbooks for a delicious pasta dish, and serve Italian Cream Cake or tiramisu for dessert, along with rich coffee. Serve bottles of Italian table wine, but make sure to have nonalcoholic drinks available for those who don't want to imbibe.
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Arrange a selection of Italian music to serve as the background for your party. Choose mellow songs that still allow people to talk without having to shout over a loud soundtrack. Online music stores have search engines that will help you find the perfect music.
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Tips & Warnings
Visit a travel agency to see whether they have any old posters advertising Italian destinations. They might have some you can have for free. Hang these around the party site to bring Italy to you. Turn your party into a wine tasting by asking guests to bring a bottle of their favorite Italian wine. Provide guests with a description of wine types, and allow everyone to taste each wine and make notations about what they like or dislike. If you just want to host a casual get-together with friends who don't want to sit around and chat, pop in an Italian movie and serve popcorn seasoned with an Italian blend of spices.
