International Decoration Ideas

Be creative when decorating for an international party.

If you are throwing a party with an international theme, you may be looking for economical yet festive decorations that reflect the beauty, uniqueness and culture of the nations you are celebrating. Be creative and incorporate the colors of the flag of the nation you are celebrating into your decorations. You can do this easily through plates, napkins, table cloths and flowers.

Flag Banner

Purchase a banner streamer that features flags of the world. You can find these streamers from online sources or in craft stores. Use tape to tack the streamers across door frames, around the perimeters of card tables and other places that could use a little dressing up. This idea works well for a party celebrating many different nations.

Flag Color Decorations

Identify the colors in the flag of the nation you are celebrating. Then, incorporate those colors into the linens and flowers for your event. For example, if you are throwing an party celebrating the Germans in your community, consider using the flag colors of black, red and yellow. Cover your tables in black table cloths. Accent them with red napkins and yellow daisies in vases at the center of the table.

Mexican Fiesta

Host a Mexican fiesta using the colors of the Mexican flag, which are red, white and green. Hang pinatas from your ceiling. Serve both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks in margarita glasses. Use brightly colored ceramic pottery dishes to serve Mexican cuisine. Embellish your table with small, potted cacti.

Globe Decorations

For a party celebrating nations around the globe -- for example, a party at an elementary school -- use revolving globes as decorations on your party tables. Purchase inexpensive paper maps, and spread them out on tables as tablecloths. Accent your tables with napkins and flowers representing the flags of several different nations.

References

• Maps of the World: Germany
• Maps of the World: Mexico