how to plan a party: atmosphere

create the mood

Three fast and inexpensive ways to decorate and enhance your surroundings for a party are lighting, color and flowers\plants.

Lighting
Dim the lights
Use Christmas or rope lights
Candles are a favorite

Color
Helping create the theme
Keep it simple – one or two colors are good for the base. If you want a rainbow or wildflower look, consider basing the color scheme on white, cream or black.

Flowers
Here are a few flowers that look good individually:
Calla lily
Rose
Alstromeria lilies
Gerbera daisy
Orchids, especially dendrobium or oncidium
Gardenias, floating in a bowl or dish is best (very fragrant)
Hydrangea
Bear Grass
Wheat Grass
Snap dragons
Lilies, tiger or enchantment
Tulips

Other considerations:
-linens
-rented furniture
-moving existing furniture
-floor plan