Palm leaves and jungle theme parties are really on trend, but I wanted to give this table a modern vibe with gold metallic and soft pastels. This pretty table set with a unique Painted Palm leaf centerpiece, candlesticks, layered plates and shiny metallic flatware, is such a fun pretty look that would be a fun birthday party, but could easily be a bridal luncheon or summer night soiree.
The Centerpiece
I really wanted this table to look different from most tropical themed parties with bright colors and tiki glasses. So, I created a Painted Palm Leaf Centerpiece of leaves colored in pale pink, mint green, white, and added gold leafing to the edges to create that modern look I was going for. I layered them down the center of the table while overlapping them for a fuller effect. Using simple glass candlesticks and dispersing them throughout the palm leaves gives added height to the center of the table. Another fun element would be to spray paint pineapples gold and add those down the center of the table as well!
The Place Settings
To begin the place settings, I started with Natural string placements to bring in the element of wood that always balances out the glitz of a table. I love these fun Carnival Fiesta and gold foil paper plates! A great way to elevate their look is to use a ceramic dinner plate as a charger. A cloth napkin makes any meal feel a little more elegant, so using the black napkin was an unexpected neutral. To tie in the palm print we used a paper napkin to form a band secured with tape in the back. This was a fun and super simple way to hold the gold metallic flatware together. With warmer weather these pretty white bamboo paddle fans make a pretty addition to the table, but come in handy too.
Clear stemless plastic wine glasses are perfect for an outdoor table and are patiently waiting to be filled with my Pink Lemonade Sangria. This is such a simple recipe that tastes great with any fresh berries you might have on hand. Like all sangria, it tastes the best if made ahead and refrigerated for a few hours before serving.
Party Decor
This simple hoola hoop wreath makes a fun decor item to add to your party theme. Here we are using it as door wreath to greet our guests and give them a hint of what's to come. This would also be cute as a decor piece above a bar cart if you have one set up for your party. Another fun idea would be to use it as a prop for a photo booth. To create this simple wreath simply spray paint a hoola hoop gold use a low temperature hot glue gun to attach palm leaves and balloons directly onto the hoop!
I hope you feel inspired to step away from the usual Hawaiian party theme and try a sophisticated spin on this popular trend. Sometimes looking in unexpected places for inspiration brings some of the best ideas to mind. I love looking at fashion and home decor to inspire my parties. It's fun to take an element you love and find a way to incorporate it! Be sure to see how you can easily make your own Painted Palm Leaf Centerpiece to spruce up any tablescape. You'll also want to jot down the Lemonade Sangria recipe to have on hand for your next party!
