Join us for a night in Havana and celebrate the soon-to-be happy couple with a tropical Cuban themed couple's shower. Inspired by the romantic touches of Cuba and the vibrant colors we planned a fun backyard party to honor friends and their upcoming wedding celebration. This tropical party featured bright colors, classic cocktails, cigars, and authentic Cuban food.
I set this festive dinner party up outside on my back patio. I covered the table with burlap fabric and add lots of colorful layers and texture with a DIY tropical palm frond table runner.
For each place setting I used the round luau fringe place mats and Cuban fiesta square plates. On top of the plates I layered neutral colored cloth napkins. The ladies napkins donned a colorful hibiscus hair clip and I used the Cuban party paper napkin rings on the men's napkins. I tied gold utensils together and set them on top of the napkins.
Above the colorful table I hung lights and the Cuban fiesta pom-pom banners. I loved how colorful and festive this look as our guest arrived for dinner in the early evening, but it was absolutely magical to sit outside under the lights as it got darker chatting and laughing with friends.
Guest sipped on our signature cocktail, Frozen Cuba Libre, or a light refreshing beer from the Cuban party glass tumblers or Cuban party plastic cups. Palm tree paper straws made the signature drink even more festive.
Speaking of refreshing beverages, our guest stayed well hydrated at our outdoor party at the outdoor bar. I used my DIY lemonade stand to create a colorful Cuban themed bar. I hung the colorful Cuban party posters behind the stand and hung the garland with large leaves and flowers on the front of the stand, along with the Mylar love balloon.
Guest were able to make their own mojitos or grab a glass of ice-cold refreshing water from the large jar drink dispenser.
I used the Cuban cigar box centerpiece to display the party favors for our guest. Inspired by the sweet and strong coffee in Cuba we sent guest home with their own perfect blend of coffee beans in the adorable DIY Love is Brewing Coffee Favor Bags.
This was such a fun and festive party honoring special friends before their very special wedding day. If you are looking to host your own tropical backyard party make sure you check out these additional post for more ideas and inspiration: DIY Tropical Palm Frond Table Runner, Frozen Cuba Libre and, DIY Love is Brewing Coffee Favor Bags.
