Theme Ideas

Great for: Acknowledging your support against heart disease or a Valentine-themed event.

Décor:

For this event you will want to use all red elements including:

 Red linens

 Red plates

 Red centerpieces

 Red programs

Food:  

Sticking with your red theme, here are some food options:

 Nonalcoholic red-based sangria with raspberries, strawberries

 Red velvet cupcake cake

 Bruschetta heavy with red tomatoes

 Miniature cheesecake with heavy strawberries presented in a shooter glass

 Strawberry sorbet

Sell the Theme:

Have all staff (including wait staff) wear their favorite red items

Great for – Bring winter to the South anytime of the year!

Décor:

For this event you will want to consider these elements 

 All white décor with either a gold or ice blue as your complimentary color

 Using snowflakes cutouts around the room

Food: 

Sticking with wonderland theme, here are some food options:

 Snowmen sugar cookies

 Gingerbread house

 Sparkling cider

 S’more shooters

 Cupcakes with snowflake decals

 Snow covered pretzels

Sell the Theme:

Play holiday themed music in the background

Great for – A reception that you want to be more about the dialogue and less about the food.

Décor:

For this event you will want to consider these elements:

 Using smaller/miniature butler-served items only

 Selecting a modern/color blocking palette such as royal blue and gold

Food: 

Sticking with the tapas theme, here are some great/low cost options:

 Strawberries with a balsamic drizzle and mint leaf

 Miniature salsa shooter with shrimp

 Miniature wild mushroom tarts (traditionally filled with brie)

 Miniature paella shooters – vegetarian or meat-based

Sell the Theme:

As this reception is about the conversation, provide your guests with a scavenger hunt to encourage networking. Alternatively, create environments throughout your event space that are issue-driven so people will naturally gravitate to their area of interest and meet new people.

Great for – When you want an alternative to heavy and often unhealthy menus.

Décor:

For this event you will want to consider these elements:

 Using 6ft tables set up in long rows for guests to approximate farm-style seating

 Place drinks, bread, and other items that can be shared throughout the long tables

Food: 

Sticking with the farm theme, here are some great options:

 Make your own salad bar with all locally-sourced items

 Meat and vegetarian skewers

 Miniature mac and cheese

 Vegan, gluten-free cupcakes

 Fresh fruit smoothie shooters

Sell the Theme:

Provide guests with information about farm fresh items as they depart to support our local vendors.