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How to Create Floral Centrepieces for a Boho Party

Boho style parties are all the rage – you only need to briefly lurk on Instagram or Pinterest to see just how many people are favouring the boho theme for engagement parties, weddings, hen’s nights, baby showers and birthdays. There are many different styling choices for boho parties, with all kinds of floral centrepieces and decorations, but at the heart of any good boho party lies the floral arrangements. So, you’ve decided on your theme, but how do you go about creating flowers for a boho party?

Hiring a florist to take care of your boho floral centrepiece is ultra-convenient. Our Boho styled shoot florals were put together by the very talented Salli from Touched By Angels.  Creating your own boho style bouquets and floral arrangements is actually a lot easier than it looks. Play your cards right and creating flowers for your boho party can actually be a lot of fun, too!

GARDEN PARTY STYLE

What is a garden style party?

The glorious thing about a garden style party is the sky really is the limit here, as a garden party can be anything you desire. Here in Perth we are blessed with sunny weather for most of the year, so this is the ideal city to take your celebrations outdoors. Garden parties are those that happen outside, whether it be in your backyard, a public park, national park, large garden or any other outdoor area, and are typically held in the afternoon to take advantage of the natural light and sunshine. More than just a backyard barbeque, garden style parties are a popular choice when a celebration calls for that little bit of extra pizazz.

What type of party is suited to garden style?

Given the versatility of this party style, garden parties are very well suited to a range of different occasions. A lovely outdoor garden party is perfect for baby showers, engagement parties, birthdays, wedding receptions, anniversaries, hen’s days and bridal showers. A garden party can be as informal or as formal as you like and is especially ideal for casual celebrations where guests can feel comfortable enough to kick back, take their shoes off and relax. Garden parties are also great for children, as they are free to run around and make plenty of noise without the restrictions of the indoors. If you want your guests to enjoy the outdoor breeze, natural environment and sunset views, a garden party is where it’s at.

Elements of a garden style party

The fabulous thing about garden parties is the world really is your oyster when it comes to how you style and design your celebration. Garden parties can be themed, laid back or fancy, so there really is no typical style that’s used. Popular elements of modern garden parties include flowers, bunting, outdoor furniture, benches, cushions, platters, drink stations, marquees, tablecloths, ice tubs, outdoor bars and much more. There’s plenty of room to add your own DIY touches, while all necessary equipment is also available for hire.

At Perth Party Hire, we love garden style parties and helping our customers bring their dream garden party to life. You can check out our amazing garden party photo gallery for an idea of the kind of garden style party we can help you create and we’re on hand to answer any questions you may have.

How to create the perfect boho style party

Boho chic has become one of the most Pinterest worthy party themes, and a quick Google search will quickly lead you down the rabbit hole of whimsical bohemian soirees filled with rustic wooden furniture, vintage rugs, patterned throw cushions and twinkling lanterns. You’ll swoon as you scroll through boho style party ideas – but looking at dreamy images is one thing, while putting the style into practice is a whole different kettle of fish. The boho look is all about effortlessness, but it actually takes a lot of effort to get it right. If you want to create the perfect boho style party, we’ve got some tips to pull it off with flying colours.

What exactly is a boho style party?

Boho (short for bohemian) is all about combining vintage, hippie and ethnic-inspired items with earthy tones and elements of nature. The boho style celebrates free spiritedness and conjures up a charming old world feeling, with a focus on natural beauty. Given the eclectic and vintage inspired aesthetic, boho styled parties and weddings have become hugely popular in recent years as they allow plenty of room for DIY touches and can therefore be very budget friendly.

What type of party is suited to boho style?

Boho styled parties are incredibly versatile and the boho theme can work with a wide range of party types. The boho style has a distinctively feminine edge, so boho parties are often favoured for hen’s parties, baby showers and bridal showers, but they’re also incredibly popular for casual wedding receptions, engagement parties and birthday celebrations. There’s really no party that won’t work with a boho theme, so the sky’s the limit.

Elements of a boho style party

One of the great things about a boho themed party is you can really make the style your own by putting your own spin on things. You might have some incredible vintage items you want to include or engage your creative side to make some boho inspired decorations of your own. A typical boho style party can include items like rustic wooden furniture, native flowers, bunting, fairy lights, dreamcatchers and other vintage items.

At Perth Party Hire, we adore boho style parties and love helping our customers create dreamy settings for any kind of celebration. For an idea of the boho style that Perth Party Hire can help you create, check out our incredible boho party photo gallery and contact us to find out more.

Ideas for hosting a baby reveal party

What is a baby reveal party?

Baby reveal parties (also known as gender reveal parties) have become a popular alternative to the more traditional baby shower and are very on trend at the moment. Whereas the classic baby shower is usually a space reserved exclusively for women and children, gender reveal parties involve men, women and children of all ages. The purpose of a baby reveal party is for guests to guess the sex of an unborn baby via a series of fun activities, before the gender is revealed and celebration ensues. On some occasions, the parents of the unborn baby also don’t know the sex of the baby and receive the same surprising news at the same time as their guests.

What type of party should I have for a gender reveal party?

Given that most baby reveal parties involve a series of games and activities, an outdoor garden party is the most popular option. However, depending on the weather or availability of suitable venues, baby reveal parties can also be hosted from your lounge room, dining room, or by hiring a space at a cute café, pub or restaurant. Parents have full creative freedom to use a party style that suits their preferences and the needs of their guests. Gender reveal parties can be as intimate or as large as you desire.

Elements of a baby reveal party

The main purpose of a baby reveal party is to unveil the baby’s gender. People are coming up with all kinds of exciting and inventive ways to reveal this, include filling the inside of a cake with either pink of blue cream, filling a piñata or balloon with pink or blue confetti, unleashing coloured powder bombs, spraying water guns filled with blue or pink paint, and so on. If you’re a parent who is discovering the gender of your baby for the first time at your own baby reveal party, remember you will need to hire or appoint a host responsible for creating the reveal element for you, so you can enjoy the surprise.

Other than the gender reveal element, the typical baby reveal party includes food, drinks and games. These are usually quite casual affairs, so hosts have full reign to create a party that suits their personal tastes. We love the use of cute props, adorable snack bar set ups, drink dispensers, tablecloths and tasteful decorations for baby reveal parties that are relaxed, stylish and embody the magic of this exciting time.

Indian Dinner Party Theme

Whether you have guests in town and you’re looking to impress them with a stellar welcome dinner, new neighbours you’d like to introduce to the neighbourhood supper club or are just an avid socialiser who loves the role as “hostess with the mostess”, throwing a themed dinner party is always a great idea. We should know!

Not sure where to begin with the planning process? Follow our three-step ‘recipe’ for success and we’ll get you hosting in no time.

1. Choose an unforgettable dinner party theme

Your theme can be inspired by just about anything; colours, holidays, places, cultures, and eras in time to name a few. Embrace your inner Picasso and put your pen, and ideas, to paper. Dinner parties are the perfect time to make your creative vision into a reality.

This time around, we’ve gone ahead and already made the hard decision for you. Your next supper club inspiration: An Indian Dinner Party!

2. Surprise and delight guests with an extraordinary party atmosphere

When hosting a dinner party, you’re inviting people to share stories, make new memories and celebrate food in the comfort of the environment you create.

Styling your dinner party is the perfect time to take risks and recreate that party theme you’ve been eyeing for months. It’s your opportunity to build an environment that radiates that “feeling” you want guests to walk away with after being in good company, wining and dining with you.

How often do you enjoy Indian cuisine in the setting of a garden party? We took our Indian Supper theme but decided to give it a twist. We wanted guests to walk away feeling inspired to shake up their everyday routine, so we decided to mirror that sentiment by pairing an Indian dinner with a garden boho party theme – low picnic tables, cushions, rugs, and greenery included.

3. Entice guests with impressive dinner presentation

First things first, pick your dinner of choice. Next, find your crockery at home or hire from us, and then map out how you would like to set your table. Follow these steps in this order and the inspiration will domino so that each decision is easier than the last.

Indian cuisine is such an easy dinner party pick given the delicious variety offered with every single dish. With so many spices and vibrant flavours used throughout, there is a taste to suit everyone. Unfortunately, this doesn’t make choosing the specific dishes you want any easier!

Luckily, Royal India has given us access to their Butter Chicken family recipe. This means all you talented chefs can whip up the dish yourself or cheekily order food for your dinner party as take away before guests arrive.

Here’s how you’re going to want to dish up your Indian dinner in style.

Think lavish silver dishes decorating the length of the table, an enticing display of naan served on various bread cutting boards, large Indian serving bowls of butter chicken and Indian serving dishes filled with sauces galore.

An Indian supper, in our eyes, is an elaborate display of colours and textures seen in both the food and crockery; enticing guests to sit-down, relax and feast!