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An Elegant Christmas Celebration

 

Plan your Christmas Party

Christmas Party Ideas

Christmas Decorations and Party Supplies

Christmas Party Supplies

Personalized Christmas Invitations, Christmas Favors

Christmas Creations For You

Yes, you can have an elegant and fun Christmas party.  Your guests will feel extra special with a few elegant Christmas decorations, but the party will never feel stuffy!

 

Christmas Party Invitations

 

Elegant Christmas InvitationsCarlton Craft has some wonderful holiday invitations that would work with a more formal affair.  (I love the Cinnamon party invitation) This is definitely not the time to use an electronic invitation.  We would even recommend having someone hand address the envelopes.  Be sure to include your dress code on the invitation. 

 

Even with a more formal event, you can still have fun. Creations for You™ has some wonderful holiday invitations that are a little more whimsical but that would still work for this event.

 

Don't forget to let your guests know the dress code for this party, especially if it's a more formal event.  No one wants to show up in jeans to a party when everyone else is wearing suits and dresses.

 

Elegant Christmas Decorations and Party Supplies

Christmas Light SpheresI'm sure your home has an assortment of beautiful Christmas decorations.  Mix in some fun Christmas party decorations and your house will be festive, warm and inviting.  To welcome guests, line your walkway with snowflake luminaries with votive candles.  LED votive tealight candles stay lit for hours, are battery operated and are a safer alternative to real candles. 

As guests arrive, be sure to have Christmas music playing in the background. It will put everyone in the holiday mood!  Hand everyone a drink as they arrive.  How about hot chocolate for the kids and a fun eggnog martini for the adults?  Here's an easy recipe:

Eggnog Martini

 

1 Oz Eggnog
1 Oz Ameretto
1 Oz Vodka
 

Directions:

Combine all ingredients and shake well. Dust with freshly grated nutmeg or cinnamon, if desired.

Inside your party, hang white starlight spheres from the ceiling to help the party glow.  They are beautiful.  And, a fun lifesize cutout of the host or hostess dressed as Santa or Mrs. Claus will get everyone laughing and makes a great photo op!

Tables and Centerpieces

Chocolate Filled Gold BasketFor centerpieces, why not have an edible centerpiece?  A beautiful chocolate filled gold basket in the center of the table makes a yummy, elegant centerpiece.

You use multiple tiered, candy-filled gift boxes, wrapped, tied off with bows and ribbons. Each box should be numbered. Then, a number is placed under each plate so that guests at each table pull numbers and each can take home "a present."  Around the bottom of the centerpiece, sprinkle iridescent snow around an assortment of lit votive candles for a great look.

You can also use beautiful holiday flowers for your tables.  You can use white flowers for a holiday party that has more of a winter feel or something as simple as Poinsettia for a look that's more Christmas.  Another great centerpiece idea that can be used on the tables or your buffets and bars is to fill a large vase with an assortment of Christmas ornaments.  Choose a single color or an assortment.  Either way, it's a wonderful look.

You can set your table with cloth linens and china, or use beautiful Christmas themed paper goods.  It's the holidays - no one wants you to have to wash dishes.  If you are going to china, then mix in  the Christmas themed cocktail napkins to use during cocktail hour and for dessert - it's a nice touch!

 

A beaded chair tie wrapped around each chair will make it that much more special for the holidays.

Christmas Party Activities

I've said it 1000 times and I'll say it again - elegant doesn't mean you can't have fun!  Sing Christmas carols by the piano or have a Christmas gift exchange.  Or choose from an assortment of fun Christmas party games.

Christmas Favors

At each place, set a wrapped box (everyone loves a present) filled with chocolates or holiday candy.  Or, place a gift for each person under the Christmas tree and let them find their gift.  Or go for something homemade.  Make an individual crème brule (in a custard cup) and put it in a cello bag - wrap with a small ornament and you've got a personal and elegant treat. 

Want something more personal?  We love the personalized photo chocolate favors and ornaments!

Christmas Planning and Decorating Ideas from Party411.com

 

See our Christmas Planning Guide

 

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Christmas Decorating411

 

Creations For You!

Christmas Party Creations for You

 

Great Christmas Party Games and Activities

Christmas Games

Have a Gift Exchange

Holiday Cookie Exchange

Winter Activities

 

Great Christmas Party Themes

A Christmas in Candyland

Ho! Ho! Ho! Christmas!

Christmas Open House

Christmas Candy Cane Party  

Winter Wonderland

Happy Holidays with A Santa Theme

Invite Frosty Over for the Holidays

Kids Cookie Christmas

Have a Gift Exchange

Progressive Caroling Party

July in Christmas

An Elegant Christmas Celebration

Host a Cookie Exchange

Holiday Shopping Party

Christmas Birthday Party

The Gift of Giving Christmas Fundraiser

Tree Trimming Party

Other Theme Ideas

 

 

See our Corporate Holiday Party Planning Guide

 

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Corporate Holiday Decorating411.

 

Creations For You!

Christmas Party Creations for You

 

Great Corporate Party Themes

Let it Snow!

Santa Party

Feliz Navidad Holiday Fiesta

Magical Holiday Office Reception

Corporate Holiday Lights

An Elegant Office Holiday Party

The Sound Choice

More Great Theme Parties

And don't forget, New Years will be here soon! Check out our New Year's Eve Planning Guide.

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