So, you’ve volunteered to host your pals for a big Christmas luncheon or dinner and the stress has officially set in. In case you’re wondering how the heck you’re going to pull it all off, read on for our budget-friendly, super stylish mid-century themed dinner party check list. This set-up is packed with festive style that will impress your closest friends and have everyone asking for seconds!
Since the tabletop décor of this holiday fête is so bright and bold, it’s best to set the table with a clean and neutral backdrop. A White Rectangle Tablecloth is the perfect starting point since it won’t compete with the colorful accents and details that go on top. Try adding a localized pop of personality down the center of the table with a Christmas patterned Table Runner.
The last thing you want to do post-party is get saddled with a ton of clean up. Instead, choose disposable Dessert Plates, Dinner Plates and Plastic Platters that can simply be tossed after the last guest heads home.
Incorporate a few sculptural elements down the length of your holiday party table by slipping vintage Christmas cards into Gold Spiral Place Card Holders. Simply set them a few inches apart across the table for inexpensive artistic flair.
Have those spiked peppermint martinis made your party guests a little less coordinated that usual? Pour cocktails in Clear Plastic Martini Glasses so that you don’t have to worry about broken glass.
Don’t spend days and hundreds of dollars changing out the art in your dining room before your holiday party. Instead, temporarily store your everyday art, and hang things like a Mod & Merry Garland or a colorful collection of mid-century inspired Hanging Ornaments to get the point across in 10 minutes or less!
Might we suggest going simple with your food for this festive fête? Things like store-bought mini deli sandwiches, cupcakes, and Christmas cookies are all your guests really need to have a great (and tasty) time. Dress up your treats with Christmas-themed Food Picks, and everyone will be so impressed that they won’t notice the pre-made food.
Having paper plates and napkins at the ready is a no-brainer, but make sure the patterns and color scheme of your papered picks match the tone of your party. These “Mod & Merry” pieces (think: Luncheon Napkins, Beverage Napkins, Dessert Plates, and Dinner Plates) all sport the same coordinated look, making set-up a breeze and your party picture-perfect.
Make sure to pull your retro theme all the way through the party scheme by incorporating mid-century inspired details. Things like Cream Sisal Trees and vintage holiday cards do the trick instantly without costing an arm and a leg. Bonus: these accents can be used year after year!
Aside from the standard red-and-green color scheme, practically no other finish screams “Christmas” like metallics. Mix your metal textures—like Gold Spiral Place Card Holders and gold flatware—for the best sparkly finish. Remember that repetition of color and finish is the fastest way to make a party table look intentional and well thought out!
Leave yourself plenty of room on the main party table by localizing all the libations on a separate bar cart. When set with pre-filled Clear Martini Glasses topped with plastic Stir Sticks, you won’t have to worry about playing bar tender all night long.
