5 Unique Bar Themes To Look Out For In The Festive Season
The festive season heralds the time to invite friends, family and other close ones into the home to mark the holiday spirit. These are moments in the calendar that are particularly reserved for good food and spirited conversation whereby relatives come together and revel in old memories whilst making new ones.
As well, the festive period is the time to get creative with one’s hosting game and come up with different themes and dress code ideas that would make a gathering truly memorable.
Many of the holidays being marked at this time fall in autumn and winter. During this period, the weather is quite chilly and cold winds blow, necessitating indoor parties. There are a number of themes that can be curated to host a festive gathering in one’s drawing room bar or a makeshift bar created on the porch, yet some of these stand out for their distinctly imaginative appeal. These themes reflect the tone of the season and also feature food and drink which resonate with the party’s vibe.
If one is planning to decorate their bar following a theme this festive season, read on below for a glimpse into some of the unique motifs that can be the go to for these social gatherings:
Alpine Lodge
An interesting theme for curating a festive gathering during winters, alpine lodge would bring a rustic touch to a party. Such a theme would necessitate building a decor complete with a wood finish, faux fur accents, soft lights and even a small fireplace (safety conditions permitting).
Pinecones can be used as decorative table accents for a formal holiday meal. As well, lanterns and candles can be employed for their soft glow that reflects off the wooden surfaces, reminding one of the time spent skiing in the alps.
Serve drinks in mugs and food in sturdy china at such a party.
Candy Cane Lane
A holiday party theme which imbues bright hues and sweet notes into a gathering spells an event inspired by candy canes. Such a gathering contains all things whimsical, which means the dress code for the party can reflect this cheer through bright green, red and yellow fabrics.
The decor for a candy cane lane themed party would comprise actual candy canes hanging from the walls in colours red, green and white along with peppermint swirl patterns, oversized lollipops and gumdrop accents.
The theme can also be incorporated into one’s culinary presentations in the form of candy cane garnishes and sugar rimmed cocktail and mocktail glasses.
Speakeasy Hideout
One of the more unique yet quite favoured themes that is suitable for an intimate gathering is a speakeasy hideout. These spaces were created over a century ago for friends to meet in secret and discuss plans that best stay under wraps.
A speakeasy hideout themed party would reflect this vibe of secrecy through a bar complete with dimmed lights, art deco accents, decor in black and gold and sofas which carry a velvet touch.
One can use vintage cutlery at this gathering as guests sit at the bar with soft jazz playing in the background.
Enchanted Forest
Another theme that can make an appearance this festive season is enchanted forest. Complete with motifs from different fantasy stories, this party will carry a slightly mystical touch even as its decor oozes bright green hues.
From rosemary sprigs to wooden accents and evergreen branches, a host of shrubbery can be brought to decorate one’s bar to set up this enchanted forest party space.
Drinks can be served in mason jars and food can be served on wooden platters with lots of herbs and leafy garnishes to introduce a woodland touch into the party.
Winter Wonderland
A sought after theme for anyone who is fond of a good fairy tale, winter wonderland can be an interesting idea for a festive party hosted at one’s home bar.
Such an evening can be curated with a decor made up of white, silver and blue colours in the form of throws, pillows and curtains. Fairy lights and icicle ornaments can give a wintry finish to the setting.
Drinks can be served in crystalware that throws off a multitude of light rays.
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