Spring Party Ideas

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With all of the chilly winter weather we’ve been having, springtime festivities are starting to get on everyone’s mind. Now that another month of snow is behind us and people are starting to come out of their hibernation mode, it’s time to start planning for an exciting dinner party that is sure to get everyone excited for the much anticipated warm weather ahead.

Once you have organized the dinnerware items you plan on using for the big night, start thinking about the type of food you want to serve to your dinner guests. Given the time of year, go ahead and develop a spring inspired meal that incorporates fresh colors and a flavorful menu reminiscent of the season.
Since the spring season is all about a fresh start, try incorporating springtime colors not only within your décor but in the food you serve to your friends and family. Vegetable platters and garden salads filled with fresh green and yellow peppers, carrot sticks, tomatoes, and cucumbers are the perfect start to a great spring dinner party. Another amazing hors d’oeuvre is a cold vegetable soup such as gazpacho, spring pea, or asparagus that is easy to prepare in a large stockpot from any one of your various cookware sets. Serve fresh seafood like jumbo shrimp cocktail, grilled salmon, halibut, or tuna as an entrée and top the spring meal off with a dessert inspired by the freshest of fruits from the season. Light and healthy meals serve as the perfect dinner party menu for warm weather days.

After the menu has been established you can play off the spring colors found in each dish for your dinner party décor. Hostess with the Mostess offers a large collection of unique and fun décor themes that are sure to get everyone in the mood for the rejuvenating season ahead. From extravagant floral centerpieces and wine glass adornments to shimmering flatware and personalized place settings, this site is a great resource for bringing the very best of spring out in your seasonal dinner party! A great way to add pizzazz to your outdoor dining or patio table is with a beautiful, plush arrangement of flowers to add color. Next, try wrapping and tying a bow with a few strands of ribbon around the vase and do the same around napkins or seat assignments to tie in the spring theme throughout the table.

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