Summer is a great time for a Nautical Themed Party!
Imagine a day at the beach or out on a yacht, with the waves crashing and the wind blowing. Now picture your party, the tables and centerpieces decorated with sand and seashells, your friends and family complimenting your beautiful centerpieces and creative decor. Here is how to pull it off!
Hosting your nautical party outdoors is ideal, however, indoors is fine too. A Large deck or backyard is great, but a beach or yacht is even better!
Party Decor
- Blue and white everything!
- Drape tables with fish netting
- Scatter sand and seashells along the table tops
- Use a life-preserver with flowers in the middle as a centerpiece
- Display miniature lighthouses and nautical flags
- Fill clear jars with sand, shells and rocks
- Use palm trees to shade your beach chairs
- Hang paper lanterns or twinkle lights for when the sun goes down
- Incorporate anchors, either miniature or cardboard cut outs
- Coconuts and driftwood make interesting table toppers
- Party centerpieces featuring small flower arrangements in blues and whites wrapped and placed in small clear jars are ideal. Each arrangement will have a name card on it for each guest to take home as a party favors!
A Surf and Turf Menu – A sea food buffet to include
- Shrimp and veggie shish-kabobs
- Shrimp cocktail
- Lobster, cod, salmon or any fish fillet
- Crab cakes
- Angel hair pasta topped with basil, scallops, and shrimp
- Fish and chips!
Check with your local caterers to see what Seafood options are available in your area.
Tropical Desserts
- Tropical fruit parfait served in martini glasses
- Chocolate mouse
- Fresh fruit kabob fondue
- Tropical flavored cupcakes topped with sea blue icing
- Nautical themed cake
Sea Worthy Drinks
Having spritzers and wine available are always a nice treat. Punch, iced tea and lemonade go well with the theme as well. Captain Morgan and beer also adds a nice touch.
Setting the Mood with Entertainment
If you can't afford a live band, you can buy "Beachy" or a tropical music on CD and play it in the background. A few great choices are:
- Steel Drum Band
- Bob Marley
- Jimmy Buffett
- Navy songs
Your themed party will come together easily once you have put everything together. As hostess, you can dress up as captain or even a mermaid! Now sit back and enjoy your party!
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"Ship A Hoy!" & Punch picture taken by formatted_dad, Angela via Flickr & Wikipedia
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