St. Patrick’s Day is synonymous with leprechauns, pots of gold, rainbows, and green beer~ and while it might be the first image that comes to mind when you think of a St. Paddy’s party~ it definitely doesn’t have to be! You can take elements of the typical party ideas and incorporate them in different ways for a completely different look. You might even find yourself saying what an elegant St. Patrick’s Day celebration you had! 🙂 Here are tips on how to take your party to the next level…
- Instead of thinking of all of the visual icons of the holiday, focus on just the colors. For this supper club idea, I focused on green, orange, white, and gold- and then added in unexpected pink to complement those colors.
- Choose a tablecloth that has green as the main color.
- Add placemats or chargers that have a green in them- or go with a natural texture like seagrass or rattan.
- Use solid white or white with gold dinner plates to anchor the table setting.
- Add in salad plates that have a pattern with the colors in it.
- Consider using gold flatware and other serving pieces with white, gold, or green to add interest to the table.
- Create a centerpiece that brings in the colors and use a gold or brass vessel to mimic a “pot of gold”.
- Incorporate a shamrock to the centerpiece for a subtle nod to the obvious and a conversation starter.
- Have fun with glassware and use something with color- everything from solid green or pink to rainbow colors. Everyone could even have a different colored glass.
- Add a whimsical or unexpected topper to the stack of plates- or as part of the place card. This is where you could incorporate something elegant or kitschy- depending on the vibe of your party and guests.
You will also see that I added in a light blue napkin- you could easily use a green napkin and it would look beautiful. I liked how the blue gave the green a little bit of a pause. But on St. Patrick’s Day, never be afraid to go all out with green!
For dinner, I recommend this menu…
I hope these ideas help you as you plan for St. Patrick’s Day and beyond. The best part is that these ideas work throughout spring with just a few tweaks!
Happy March, Friends!
Cheers,
Lydia xo
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