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Plan a South of the Border Theme Fiesta Party



Posted: Saturday, May 17, 2008

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For a little taste of South of the Border we cooked up a Southwest Fiesta theme party. This theme could work for a Southwest birthday party,  wedding or corporate event.

Theme Colors:

Sun-kissed Orange, Mimosa, Apple Red, Hunter Green, Frosted Aqua, Natural Earthtones.

Food and Decor:

Tex-Mex cuisine (also serve some less spicy food for those who prefer it to be mild)

Chips and dip served in a sombrero bowl

Traditional wedding or birthday cake adorned with brightly colored flowers-

Specialty shaped cake (i.e. sombrero or adobe house)

Southwest theme (i.e. cactus, burro, chili pepper) iced sugar cookies-

South of the Border or Chili Pepper plates, napkins, cups, table cover

Sombrero Straws

Margarita Glasses

Fiesta Beverage Napkins

Straw sombrero

Hand-tied wildflowers

Fiesta paper flowers.
Centerpieces and other table decorations:

Small cacti in terra cotta pots (tie a raffia bow around pot for some color)

Chili peppers scattered around table (in the same manner that confetti or rose petals are scattered)

Tissue Chili Pepper

Colorful candles

Jointed cactus or large live cacti plants

Serapes across the tablecloths

Bandana in center of each table with centerpiece on top or use for placemats or cloth napkins

For a cute and easy napkin ring, tie a raffia bow around each napkin and add several small chilis

Pinatas make great centerpieces.

Music and Entertainment:

Country Band - Mexican Dancers

Mariachi band - Gourd Maracas

Favors/Keepsakes:

For the guests, if outdoors, hand-held fans (imprinted with company or bride & groom's names)

Colorful candles in tins or pots

In addition try:

Piñatas in the shape of a wedding cake or hot chili pepper. Piñatas are a good activity to keep the kids busy or just for fun.

Resources can be found on our Fiesta or Southwest Theme Party page at PartyMerchant.com

Ole!

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Diane is a party/wedding guide at WeddingJubilee.com and PartyMerchant.com  She offers over six years experience as an online party event guide and webmaster. As a party and event consultant Diane shares her expertise by assisting individuals in finding wedding and theme party supplies and ideas needed to create an especially memorable event. When Diane is not assisting in party planning she is a full time elementary teacher and holds a BA in psychology and a MA in Special Education/Gifted & Talented.
 

 

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