Do you have something to celebrate soon? Why not make it an Italian party? There is always a good reason for an Italian-style party. Because you are an Italophile, because you are emigrating to Italy, because it is Italian week at Lidl or because you are going on holiday to Italy this summer.
You don’t really need a reason to have an Italian party. With Italy as a theme, you can’t go wrong. Italian snacks, Italian drinks, some Italian flair and Italian music. Who wouldn’t love that?
In this blog article we will help you with the much-needed inspiration if you want to celebrate an Italian party. Here we go!
1. The invitation
Get your guests excited about you right away Italian holiday with an Italian style invitation. Use colors like red, white and green, and decorate the invitation with images of Vespas, wine glasses, the Colosseum or a pizza.
You can send a stylish paper invitation or a digital version with an Italian tune. Extra fun: write a few words in Italian, such as Welcome to the party! (Welcome to the party!).
With Canva.com you can create your Italian party invitation in no time (source: canva.com)
2. The location
Of course you can organize an Italian party anywhere, but some locations fit the atmosphere extra well. Otherwise you transform them until you achieve the desired atmosphere.
Think of a beautiful garden with long tables under atmospheric string lights. With a few rented olive trees and some furniture you can transform your terrace into a real Terrace. Or turn your living room into an Italian bistro.
Want more inspiration for your Italian style garden? Then read this article.
Want to go all out? Then you can also rent a vineyard or an Italian restaurant!
3. The decoration
Bring Italy to life with the right decoration. Hang lanterns or fairy lights, decorate tables with bottles of Chianti as candlesticks, use red and white checked tablecloths and place pots of basil and olive trees. For a Tuscan atmosphere, choose earth tones and lots of wood, for a glamorous Venetian party, go for gold and masks.
A red and white checked dress like this can do a lot (photo: Dagny Reese/Unsplash)
Don’t forget the Italian flags and balloons in 3 colours. Maybe even the complete tableware. Everything you need can be easily purchased via bol.
You can make it as crazy as you want (photo: Caterina Policaro/Flickr)
Op bowl you will find many more accessories for your Italian theme party.
4. The gifts
Are you celebrating an Italian party for a birthday or wedding? Ask your guests to bring Italian-style gifts. Think of a nice bottle of Italian wine, a jar of homemade pesto, an Italian cookbook or even a miniature Vespa.
You can also think of a joint gift, such as a voucher for an Italian tasting. Conversely, you can also give your guests an Italian gift upon arrival or when they leave the party.
5. The musical accompaniment
Of course, music is a must! Make a playlist with Italian classics like Flying by Dean Martin, Happiness by Al Bano & Romina Power and some modern hits by Eros Ramazzotti or Laura Pausini. If you really want to make it special, hire an accordionist or an Italian singer.
To help you get started:
6. Games
Keep the mood going with some Italian games! A few ideas:
Bocce (Italian pétanque) in the garden or on the terrace.
The bingo: the Italian version of Bingo.
Italian quiz with questions about food, culture and history (here you will find 100 facts).
Language test: who speaks the best Italian?
Who can do the best Italian hand gestures imitate or recognize?
Pizza race: who can top a perfect pizza the fastest?
7. The party clothes
Give your party some extra flair by setting a dress code. Think of a stylish Italian look with smart trousers, summer dresses, straw hats and sunglasses. Or choose a theme like mafia, masks or designer outfits (see also the idea for the subtheme at the bottom of the page).
8. The food
No Italian party is complete without delicious food! Serve antipasti such as bruschetta, olives, cheese and prosciutto. Set up a pasta bar with different sauces or let your guests make their own pizza. And don’t forget desserts: tiramisu, cannoli and panna cotta are always a hit.
Super simple and super tasty: bruschetta (photo: Wikimedia)
9. The drinks
From Aperol Spritz to limoncello, Italian cuisine offers some great drinks. Serve festive prosecco upon arrival, set out carafes of red and white wine, and provide freshly brewed espressos after dinner. For the designated drivers and kids, serve San Pellegrino soft drinks or fresh lemonade.
Italian drinks make it festive right away (photo: Barefoot Communications/Unsplash)
Want some inspiration for Italian drinks?Of course there are also plenty non-alcoholic drinks.
10. The Closing
End the party in style with a joint Health! (cheers). Give guests a small Italian thank-you gift, such as a bag of Italian herbs, a mini bottle of olive oil or a handmade tiramisu in a jar. And maybe sing a final Italian hit together as a farewell!
Bonus: Choose a sub-theme
You see: Italy offers many possibilities for a party. Precisely because it is such a broad theme, you can go in all directions with it. Italy has such a rich culture, that you can also easily choose a subtheme.
What did you think about:
Romans & Gladiators – togas, wine and grapes
Venetian masked ball – elegant masks and classical music
Mafia (The Godfather style) – poker, cigars (or candy versions) and jazz
La Dolce Vita – glamorous summer evening with cocktails
For now, you can move forward if you have something to celebrate.
How are you going to celebrate your Italian party? Let us know, we are curious!