Yesterday I wrote the first installment of creating a special floral touch at birthday and anniversary parties.
Today I'm sharing some more.
As you read, remember these key tips: 1)Think about the person or people that you’ll be honoring and what theme, colors or mood best reflects their personalities. 2) Party planning may seem overwhelming, but you don’t need to do a lot to make an impact – it’s more important to get creative and have fun.
Yellow roses are one of two traditional flowers for the 50th wedding anniversary. The second flower? Iris.
Here are the rest of my suggestions.
• Use an ice ring with edible flowers for the punch bowl.
• Make a floral cake or cupcakes (made from flowers and floral foam) next to the real desserts.
• Want a groovy vibe for a 50th b’day party? Fill clear glass containers with 1.5 to 2 gallons of red, orange and lime JELL-O. While the mixture is still liquid, insert flower stems, leaving the petals just above the rim. Surround the containers with clear votive candles.
• For a big party: In addition to adorning the buffet area and individual tables, flowers look pretty next to the guest sign-in book and seating-assignment cards, perhaps blended with a collection of photos.
• Once you’ve had a bouquet of roses for a week or so, the petals will fall off easily, just shake the stems. Then you can dry them and fill containers to add a burst of bright color anywhere you desire. This can be done weeks in advance of your event.
• Unless it’s a surprise party, a lovely gesture is for the guest(s) of honor to write each guest a brief note, describing a treasured memory or fun time. Put the notes at the place setting or attach to the slip of paper indicating table number. Of course, this needs to be done in advance!
Flower Fact of the Day: Here's an entertaining tip from event planner and author Rena Sindi, as reported in November's Allure magazine. allure.com. "I mix purple hydrangeas with forest green hydrangeas for my parties." A top spot to hold parties? Swifty's in NYC.