Whether you like playing golf or watching golf, a golfing theme party is a swinging celebration for fans of all ages.
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We wanted you all to know we finally completed the much needed update to our golf theme celebration packages.
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A celebration filled with peanuts, popcorn & cracker jacks is a winning party theme for baseball fans of all ages.
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We wanted you all to know we finally completed the much needed update to our baseball theme celebration package.
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We wanted you all to know we finally completed the much needed update to our Classic Elegance celebration package. Classic Elegance is always a perfect theme for anniversaries, adult birthdays, engagement parties and weddings, sweet sixteens, quinceaneras, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, non profit events, proms, greek parent and alumni events, and fundraising galas.
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Party Hearty!
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We wanted you all to know we finally completed the much needed update to our Jungle / Safari / Serengeti/ Animal Print celebration package. A festive theme for adult birthdays, ladies night out, baby showers, bridal showers, college parties, sweet sixteens, quinceaneras, teen birthdays, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, non profit events, proms and high school dances, fundraising galas, and reunions of all sorts.
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Jungle Safari Party for Children and Baby Showers
Just Monkeys | Monkey Around Party
Owl Theme Party Planning, Ideas, and Supplies
Little Giraffe Theme Party Planning, Ideas, and Supplies
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Update! Jungle Animal Bandz Party Favors!
Bandz also make great napkin rings — your guests will delight when they remove their napkin and realize the silicone band is shaped like an animal. Consider using 2 or 3 per napkin to encourage trading.
Silly Bandz Rubber Band Bracelets Rainforest Set
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Rubba Bandz Wacky Animals Fea. Hedgehog and Octopus
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Choosing your invitation is the equivalent of the title of a paper … it sets the tone for the entire party!
There are lots of great jungle theme invitations from which to choose. Here are our favorites …
Invitations available in multiple colors and can be customized.
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Modern Menagerie: Azalea : Azalea
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Black Leopard Bachelorette Party Invitation
Leopard High Heels Womans 21st Birthday
Leopard 21st Birthday Invitation Leopard 5×7
Tiger Jewel 21st Birthday Invitation Tiger 21
Leopard Womans 21st Birthday Party
Zebra Damask Girl’s Night Out Bachelorette Party
Elegant Wedding Invitation Zebra Damask BB
Zebra Damask Fabulous 30th Birthday Party
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Zebra Invitation in Blues and greens
Zebra Invitation in Pinks and Purples
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Perfect Jungle Safari Invitations for Sweet Sixteen Parties
Hip and Chic Animal Print Note Card
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Giraffe Print & Pink Birthday Party Invitation
Sweet 16© Custom Zebra Invitations
Red Zebra Classy Bow Sweet Sixteen
21st Royal Blue Leopard 21st Birthday Invitation
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Perfect Jungle Safari Invitations for Baby Showers
Girl Baby Shower Invitation – Giraffe Print & Pink
Chic Mom-to-Be Baby Shower Invitations
More jungle safari baby shower and children invitations
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Save the Dates
Wild Cheetah Animal Print Sexy Wilderness Pattern
Leopard Print Photo Save The Date
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Zebra Save The Date Announcement Pink
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Unfortunately, we cannot link directly to these invitations. Simply click any of the links below and them search by invitation name.
Remember you may also need to order any or all of the following: Save the Dates, Let’s Celebrate Cards, Reply Cards, Reply Envelopes, Stamps For Invitation, Stamps for Reply Card, Thank you Notes, Welcome Letter for Out of Towners, Directions, Menus, Thank you for joining us tags. (More concrete ideas and suggestions coming soon!)
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Elegant Return Address
The custom embosser is all about sophistication. Now you can easily add some elegance to everyday stationery or as an elegant alternative to having your return addresses printed on your party invitation envelopes. They also make wonderful gifts. You will be surprised at how often you use your new embosser.
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Personal Party and Event Websites
Have you always wanted a friends and family web page? Set-up an event web site to improve communication, and keep your guests. informed This is a fun extra. If you are on a tight budget and have computer savvy friends and family, you might even want to save money by foregoing invitations and instead send invites via your website.
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Jungle Safari Party Stamps
Personalize your stamps or use one of the great zazzle stamps. Please be sure to bring a complete invitation, including all inserts, to a local post office to determine exactly how much postage is required. If you decide not to customize, please do not mix stamps. It is better to add too much postage than a hodgepodge of mismatched stamps. You have spent so much time and money on every other detail, the difference in price is not worth giving a sloppy first impression.
Zebra Head Design Postage Stamp
Tiger Face Peering Thru Leaves Stamp
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You have many options to create a fun look. Your choice will ultimately come down to a combination of what your room looks like and how daring you feel. Party Idea Pros first choice is to create a similar look to those in the photos on the BBJ Linen site.
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More Jungle Safari Party Table Linen Options
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Copper Leopard Chiffon Overlay
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For a safer look, either choose a single color and use the any of the BBJ Linen recommended combinations.
If you want to save some money, most venues will supply complimentary white or cream linens; stick with cream unless you are working primarily with zebra prints. Likewise, if you are hosting a jungle party at your house just about any color linen you have will be fine, especially an earth tone. In fact, placemats will also work great, and to tell you the truth, w have often used individual sheets of scrap booking paper rather than placemats — paper saves money and the prints are adorable. Any of the patterns below would make for a fabulous table. If you are feeling creative and have lots of time, you can even create a layout highlighting your guest of honor. Another option is to use your place mats as place cards by creating a page for each of your guests. Laminate it and tie with personalized ribbon for a complete favor anyone can enjoy.
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Sassafras Lass – Bungle Jungle Collection – 12×12 Double Sided Paper with Border Strip – Tree Top
Die Cuts with a View – Safari Chic Collection – Textured Paper Stack – 12 X 12
Karen Foster Design – Sweet 16 Collection – 12 x 12 Paper – Pink Zebra Print
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Anna Griffin – Peyton Collection – 12 x 12 Flocked Paper – Zebra
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Animal Print Placemats
Don’t have the time or inclination to DIY? Here are a few animal print placemats you can simply order online and have the arrive at your door in a matter of days.
Animal Print Linen Placemat
These linen placemats are fabulous but definitely pricey.
Brown and Purple Leopard Placemat
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Just a note on chair covers: chair covers may not be necessary if the chairs supplied are fairly neutral and in ok condition. In fact, I tend to not use chair covers at any of my personal parties. Having said that, if your budget permits, the overall look of certain rooms is enhanced if chair pads are used. Choose one of your accent colors.
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If you are having a fairly large party, don’t forget to include your place card table, your gift table, buffet tables, and any ceremonial tables when determining your linen count. Also, if you chose to use more ornate linens, do not use them for the cocktail hour; they will have a greater impact as your guests enter the dining room.
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A Party Idea Pros favorite centerpiece is created by Wanderfuls . A budget friendly choice, not only are these centerpieces great looking but as an added bonus each blossom and candy filled stem goes home with your guests as a party favor. We recently used these at both a wedding and a Bat Mitzvah. All we can say is that they truly are wonderful and easy! Call 1-800-822-9263 to speak with a designer. The Wanderfuls sales staff will walk you through the entire process. Plus, their goal is to have all your centerpieces delivered one month in advance. Specify that you like the jungle animal centerpieces.
Customize the colors depending on your linen choice
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Jungle Safari Party Fresh Floral Arrangements
Just add a pinch of “wild” to any of these arrangements. (i.e. Cheetah Print Bias Binding Ribbon, Imported African Handmade Safari Animal Candle, or Ebony statuette, ‘African Giraffe’ )
*Ok – we give up. Every time we link to the perfect floral arrangement, when we come back the arrangement is no longer available. So we have eliminated the links and suggest you use these pictures for inspiration. For a jungle safari theme think protea, anthurium, birds of paradise and other exotic flowers.
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More Jungle Safari Centerpiece Ideas
Create a stunning centerpiece by hanging these ornaments from manzanita branches placed in a simple, elegant vase. These branches are very strong and can also be used to hang crystals, votive candles, flowers, and much much more!
Decorative, African, Animal Print, Handcrafted Gourd Bowls
Striped and Shapely Flower Floral Vase Home Centerpiece
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Arthur Court Monkey Centerpiece Bowl
Arthur Court Elephant Centerpiece Tray
Both of these fabulous centerpiece trays would look great filled with animal print ornament balls or zebra stripe balls
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Group several of these zippy zebra-striped balls together in an open-weave basket (or, better yet, our coordinating Zebra Bowl) for a super-sophisticated style statement!
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If you want to make a huge impression and are willing to pay for an artisan’s practiced skill, consider using some of these stunning handcrafted pieces of art as centerpieces.
Ishpingo statuette, ‘Elephant in Nature’
Wood sculptures, ‘Happy Giraffes’ (pair)
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Now Make It Move
These centerpieces are just too darn cute to stay still. Place them on this revolving base to add movement and pizzazz to your table.
Lots of options …
Rotating Display Base with Mirror Top and Mirrored Mosaic Sides
Large Rotating Display Base Has Mirror Top And Will Hold Up To 44 Lbs.
Rotating Display Base with Mirror Top and Lighted Center Uses AC or Battery Power
Rotating Display With Mirror Top And Color-Changing Lights Enhances Your Favorite Collectibles
Rotating Display Can Hold Up To 8 Lbs. and Will Run Up To 3 Months on a Fresh Set Of Batteries
Rotating Display Can Hold Up To 2 Lbs.
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Each revolving centerpiece base requires 1 D Battery.
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Includes over 960 double-sided 1″ photos mingled with 1/2″ and 3/4″ colored accent pieces. Choose up to 10 of your favorite photos of the guest of honor.
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Any of these authentic handcrafted napkin rings will add an extra touch to your table settings.
Mahogany Wood Animal Napkin Rings
Banana Fiber Animal Napkin Rings from Africa
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A significantly less expensive yet equally compelling alternative is simply to tie each napkin with animal print ribbon or even animal print slap bracelet.
Cheetah Print Bias Binding Ribbon
Grosgrain Animal Print Ribbon in lots of patterns and colors
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Just the Napkin
Another great option is to simply skip the napkin rings altogether. Instead use these fun animal print bandanas as a napkin. Just fold your napkin beautifully or consider folding the bandanna length wise, in thirds, and placing it under your plate so it hangs off the table.
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Whatever napkin you use, simply slip one of these adorable lollipops or animal print sunglasses into the folded napkin pocket. Colorful and playful, they always elicit smiles! Or make your own jungle animal sucker using a chocolate lollipop mold. Both the lollipops and sunglasses also make great place cards and even party invitations. Simply attach an address label with your guest’s name and table number directly over the company label. The sunglasses can be easily arranged on any table. Display the lollipops in one or more of these clay dishes with styrofoam insert. Cover styrofoam with a single artificial wild grass bush.
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Giraffe Shaped Lollipop: 24 Count
Rhino Shaped Lollipop: 24 Count
Lion Shaped Lollipop: 24 Count
Monkey Shaped Lollipop: 24 Count
Elephant Shaped Lollipop: 24 Count
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New and Too Cute!
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In addition to the lollipops and sunglasses (above), you have a myriad of wild ideas from which to choose including elegant elephant place card holders to playful safari visors to endangered species chocolate bars. Add a place card tag and whatever you choose, you cannot go wrong.
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Zebra Ceramic Frame Place Card Holder and Napkin Ring
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These animal print fans and visors can double as inexpensive party favors and place cards. Simply write your guests names and table numbers directly on the product with am metallic paint marker or sharpie marker.
12 Wild Animal Print Paper Fans
Foam Animal Print Safari Visors
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Endangered Species Chocolate
Endangered Species Chocolate Bars
10% of net profits donated to help support species, habitat, and humanity. Gluten Free, Organic, and Kosher.
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Don’t forget your personalized favor tags or place card tag.
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Classic Place Cards
Solid/White Border Place cards
Personalized two tone place cards
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Use a fine point or paint marker to write your guests’ names on your place cards.
Niji Metallic Paint Markers
Set of 5, Sharpie Markers in Assorted Colors, Fine Point
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In addition to using your place card and napkin rings as party favors, there are lots of other options.
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Write your guest’s name directly on these boxes and use for place cards, too!
Fuzzy Dice Assorted Animal Print Keychain
LED Flashlight Animal Print Designs
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If you choose to give party favors, these beautiful faux limoge trinket boxes cannot be beat! You will need to scroll down the page to find the right boxes – sorry.
Wild Animal Faux Limoge Trinket and Keepsake Hinged Favor Boxes
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Add a piece or two of fine chocolate!
Purse animal print trinket boxes
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There are lots and lots of options from which to choose.
We love these handmade African candles. These playful, yet sophisticated candles also make for great centerpieces by themselves or added to a floral centerpiece.
Imported African Handmade Zebra Safari Animal Candle, medium
Imported African Handmade Warthog Safari Animal Candle, medium
Imported African Handmade Water Buffalo Safari Animal Candle, medium
Imported African Handmade Rhino Safari Animal Candle, medium
Imported African Handmade Elephant Safari Animal Candle, medium
Imported African Handmade Giraffe Safari Animal Candle, medium
Imported African Handmade Hippo Safari Animal Candle, medium
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Gardenia Scented Animal Print Flared Glass Candles
Animal Print Candle Holder Set
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Gardenia Scented Animal Print Flared Glass Candles
Pack of 6 “Jungle Nights” Scented Assorted Animal Print Pillar Candles
Club Pack of 18 Gardenia Scented Animal Print Glass Filled Votive Candles
Club Pack of 36 Gardenia Scented Animal Print Glass Tea Light Candles
Safari Print Glass Tea Light Holders Filled With Candles
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Tea-lights and Tea-light Holders
Most venues supply tea-lights and holders but if yours does not, consider purchasing some. The play of light makes a difference. Place at least three on each table. If you already have a lot of pattern and color on your tables, a simple votive or tea light may be all you need.
Tea light candles (20 pack)
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Serengeti Zebra Black & White Paper Goods
Serengeti Zebra Brown & White Paper Goods
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Zebra Print Kit-N-Kaboodle Zebra Print Deluxe Kit-N-Kaboodle Kit
Totally Fabulous Baby Shower African American Deluxe Pack
Totally Fabulous Baby Shower Caucasian Deluxe Party Pack
Animal Print Giraffe Party Pack for 8
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Animal Print Beverage Napkins
In addition to these three “wild” napkins, most of the patterns above have matching beverage napkins.
Serengeti Pink & White, Beverage Napkins
Wild Night Sweet Beverage Napkins
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Animal Print Gift Bags and Boxes
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Balloons
Jungle Animal Print Safari Balloons
Zebra Print Hot Pink Latex Balloons
“Funky Zebra Birthday Cake 41″” Foil Balloon”
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Wood ornaments, ‘Black Zebras’ (set of 4)
Wood ornaments, ‘Black Giraffes’ (set of 4)
Wood ornaments, ‘Elephants’ (set of 4)
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Custom Creation Circle Arch Zebra Each
Sytlish Zebra Daisy Standee Kit
Personalized Stylish Zebra Sign Each
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8″ Zebra Print Tissue Lantern Set/3
Theme Gossamer 19″x25 Yd Zebra Roll
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Animal Print Coasters
Personalized Animal Print Coasters
(Please note: this is not a set of 6 coasters — the coasters are priced individually. Yes, it is a bit pricey for a single coaster!)
Call of the Wild Drink Coasters, Set of 4
Jason Safari by Wendy Wooden Coasters – Set of 6
Silicone Coasters and Glass Charms – Safari
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Animal Print Throw Pillows
Wool cushion covers, ‘Zebra’ (set of 4)
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More Jungle Safari Home Decor
Set of 4 Funky & Fun Zebra Animal Print Bathroom Accessories
Animal Print Design Stone Carving Egg African Art Decor
Animal Patchwork Micro Mink Throw Blanket
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Safari Animal Shaped Edible Hard Sugar Decorations
Zebra Print Cupcake Liner Baking Cups
Assorted Animal Print Cupcake Liners
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Endanagered Animals 4 Pc Melamine Serving Tray Set
Safari Salt and Pepper Set
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Call of the Wild Wine Glass Appetizer Plates
These animal print wine glass appetizer plates double as a wine glass cover when you’re in between sips. A rubber ring backing ensures that the topper stays firmly on the lip of your glass, so you’re free to mingle with ease and keep at least one hand free — to snag that last shrimp or cheddar cube! Wine glasses not included.
Appetizer and Dessert Plates Zebra Print
Appetizer and Dessert Plates Leopard Print …
Kissing Tigers Salt & Pepper Shakers Set
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Zoo Animal Shape Paddleball Games
These paddleball boards can be used as playful serving trays for finger foods and tray passed appetizers. Just clip off the ball.
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Looking for a way to add a charitable element to your celebration? Rather than accept gifts, ask your friends and family to adopt an endangered animal in honor or the guest of honor. Another option is to use the adoption gifts as party decor and then donate the stuffed animals to your favorite children’s charity
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Another thought is to make your party as “green” as possible –
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For more ideas, see Go Green
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Make your own jewelry
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Make Origami Animals
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Wild Animal Pinatas
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Dance Floor Fun
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Jungle Animal Shaped Beach Balls
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Jungle Safari Party Music
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How fun would it be if all your guests came dressed for a “wild” party. These jungle safari inspired costumes and accessories are a great place to start. By hosting a costume party the guests themselves become both party entertainment and party decor.
Jungle / Safari
Sexy Safari Girl Adult Costume
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Zebra
Pleated Penalizer Referee Adult Costume
Trixie-Lady of the Evening Adult Costume
White Zebra Stockings – Stockings and Tights
Zebra Zipper Thigh Highs – Thigh Highs
Zebra Zipper Glovelets – Costume Accessories – Gloves
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Tiger
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Monkey/Gorilla
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Lion and Leopard
The Wicked of Oz Lion Adult Costume
Leopard Stockings – Stockings and Tights
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Cheetah
Harlow Leopard Platform Pumps Adult
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Simply Accessorize
Serengeti Safari Over Sized Fashion Stripe Sunglasses
Zebra Print Fashion Sunglasses
White Animal Print Sunglasses
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Sometimes Party Idea Pros comes across an idea or a site which might provide that little extra something you are searching for …
Animal Print Buttermint Creams
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Party Welcome Gifts
Occasionally, great friends and loving relatives will fly or drive long distances to be able to celebrate with you. Welcome them in style with these lovely gifts. Be sure to include 2 water bottles.
Look what we found!
Wild About You Stack
Wild About Mom Sampler
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Buy an elegant platter to display sample sized essentials. Place in powder rooms.
Tiger Pattern Square Glass Plate Silver – Extra Large
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First aid kit, Tylenol, Advil, hairbrush, comb, bobby pins, concealer, lip gloss, mouth wash, hairspray, stain remover, antacid, tampons and sanitary pads, sewing kit, clear nail polish, nail polish remover, nail file, mints & hard candies, hand lotion, and dental floss
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If you don’t have the time or patience to make your own, consider ordering a complete basket delivered to your home, ready for the big event.
In the Basket – Women (1 – 50 guests)
In the Basket – Men (1 – 50 guests)
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Sign in boards and books have become a staple at many celebrations. If you wish to allow your guests to leave a special keepsake message consider creating a board for your party entrance or simply provide a beautiful book to commemorate the occasion. We here at Party Idea Pros prefer sign in books. They are easier to store and less likely to collect dust in the basement or garage.
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Sign In Boards
Canvas print (20×30) Sign in Board
Use a digital picture … be sure to chose a large white border. Hot glue grosgrain animal print ribbon around the canvas.
Glue Gun Glue Sticks
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Photo Albums
Remember this special day for many years to come. Absolutely create an digital memory, but there is still an ease and something special about actually handling a photo album.
These three-in-one memory albums also make terrific personalized gifts, with room for the recipient’s name or date of birth. Each classic album has multiple cover space for photos, including two 3″ by 6″, two 3″ by 2 ½”, and one 5″ by 3″ images. The silver and wood album can hold up to 64 photos, at a 4″ by 6″ size, and features a hidden tray with multiple compartments for storing birthday trinkets and mementos.
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Memory Insurance
This might also be a great opportunity to create “memory insurance.” Contact Scantastic Photos to preserve your cherished memories. They will scan, digitize and organize all your photo boxes and albums. Ask to speak with Liz and tell her Marcia sent you!
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New!
Take the memories out of the box and put them on a DVD
and then
Share you memories online for free with GoPhoto.
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Not sure what to wear? Nothing is easier than buying on the internet. Whether you need a sun dress for a beach party or an elegant suit to take you to the White House, you can find it online. Avoid parking hassles and over bearing sales people. Shop any time of the day or night. Generally companies make returns easy, if the item doesn’t fit or you just don’t like it. Order online today and receive that perfect something at your doorstep in just a few days!
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If you host a jungle theme party, set the tone for the evening by arriving in a fabulous animal print outfit.
Endless.com Shoes and Handbags
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Animal Print Accessories including watches, cuffs, and handbags!
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Neckties
There are many pages of handsome ties for your jungle/ safari theme party: Zazzle
Giraffe Tie For the Wild Man! Necktie
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New!
Animal Print Clothes and Accessories on ShopBop!
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Jewelry
Party Idea Pros generally does not highlight jewelry but we recently came across a chic new designer who whose unique gemstone collection is a perfect way to memorialize this special day or for that matter, any day:
“Gemstones are the spirit of the earth frozen in time. For thousands of years, gemstones have been treasured for their power to heal, energize and inspire. The design, stones and metal all empower you. The artful combination of these elements reflects your spirit and is yours forever.” Tamara Alter
Our favorite collection of Tamara’s is her Healing Hearts collection, created in honor of Tamara’s dear sister Stefanie who passed away at the young age of 43, after a brave and courageous fight against Ovarian Cancer. All profits from the Healing Hearts collection goes to The High Heals Foundation whose mission is to raise funds to develop methods for early diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer and aid in the discovery of a cure through research, advocacy and education.
Tamara Alter
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If you really want to go way, way over the top consider renting real diamond jewelry. I am fascinated by this concept. Adorn Brides actually leases fine elegant genuine jewelry for special occasions for a fraction of the price it would cost to buy it. How much more sparkly and glamorous can you get than wearing tens of thousand of dollars worth of jewels!
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Zebra Inspired Jewelry
Obsidian button earrings, ‘Animal Print’
Obsidian cocktail ring, ‘Animal Print’
Obsidian choker, ‘Animal Print’
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Animal Print Flip Flops
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Mud Pie Leopard Glass Serving Board Set w/Spreader
Mud Pie Giraffe Artichoke Gift Set w/Napkins & Spreader
Mud Pie Crown Wood Cutting Board Set w/Napkins & Spreader
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Don’t let this memorable night fade away with the morning sun. The next day, when all is still fresh, log onto Snapfish.com to create photo books, memory calendars, and even photo thank you notes or create a 5×7 photo card announcing the day, time, and location of your next celebration.
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…Mark your calendars. It is never too early to begin planning your Triple Crown parties.
Kentucky Derby – May 5, 2012
Preakness Stakes – May 19, 2012
Belmont Stakes – June 9, 2012
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New!
These 2 gorgeous mint julep cups on sale at One Kings Lane – these are both special offers and are only available while supplies last!
Silverplate Mint Julep Cup – $65.00 $95.00
Silverplate mint julep cup. Designer Lee W. Robinson was born and bred in Kentucky horse country, so who better to curate a special Kentucky Derby day collection of antique furniture, fine oil paintings, and equine accents? Renowned for interiors that marry dramatic Georgian style and English-country elegance, Lee also has a Louisville, KY, boutique that offers goods of his own design as well as pieces from other designers–and he’s known for the Kentucky Derby parties he hosts at his home, which was built by famed architect Ogden Codman Jr. in 1922.
Beaded Mint Julep Cup – $19.00 $50.00
Celebrate Kentucky Derby Day by nabbing this mint julep cup, which has a traditional silver finish and beaded edges. Although the cup is most often associated with the Kentucky Derby and the all-too delicious mint julep cocktail, you can use it as a chic vase every day of the year.
Cold mint juleps were traditionally served in the hot South within silver or pewter cups; held by the bottom and top edges, the drink remains cooler and a frost (hopefully) forms. This version is classically designed with the beads at the top and bottom. Although some say the iconic silver cup wasn’t used until 1839, the drink has been linked to the Kentucky Derby since 1938.
Southern Style Mint Julep Recipe
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Choosing your invitation is the equivalent of the title of a paper … it sets the tone for the entire party! There are so many great horse racing theme invitations, Party Idea Pros had trouble picking just one. Here are our favorites …
Kentucky Derby Invitations Pkg/8
Roses & Horses Derby Party Mint colored Invitation
Fun Invitation To Host a Ky Kentucky Derby Party
MINTally ready for the DERBY! party invitation
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Roses & Horses Derby Party colored Invitation
Roses & Horses Derby Party Mint colored Invitation
Run For The Roses Derby Party Rose Invitation
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Racing Horses race Kentucky Derby Party Invitation
Vintage Style Horse Racing Derby Party Invitation
Thoroughbred Race Horse Invitation
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Three Horses Racing – Neck and Neck to Finish
Racing Horses race Kentucky Derby Party Invitation
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Sorry, we can’t link directly to these invitations. Just click the product picture or product link and then search by the invitation name.
Kentucky Derby Wedding Invitation
Did someone say mint julep? This refined, letterpress design takes its cues from the grand ‘ole Southern celebration for which it is named. A bouquet sets the stage for the graceful lettering to follow on this wedding invitation. Formal type gives way to romantic script announcing the couple’s names in this traditional look befitting an unforgettable wedding celebration. Fonts shown: Caslon Small Caps, Shelley Volante Script
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Remember you may also need to order any or all of the following: : Save the Dates, Let’s Celebrate Cards, Reply Cards, Reply Envelopes, Stamps For Invitation, Stamps for Reply Card, Thank you Notes, Welcome Letter for Out of Towners, Directions, Menus, Thank you for joining us tags. (More concrete ideas and suggestions coming soon!)
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Elegant Return Address
The custom embosser is all about sophistication. Now you can easily add some elegance to everyday stationery or as an elegant alternative to having your return addresses printed on your party invitation envelopes. They also make wonderful gifts. You will be surprised at how often you use your new embosser.
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A Day at the Races Theme Party Stamps
Personalize your stamps by using Zazzle custom postage. Before purchasing any postage, please be sure to bring a complete invitation, including all inserts, to a local post office to determine exactly how much postage is required.
‘Race of A Lifetime’ (open sky) SMALL stamp
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Personal Party and Event Websites
Have you always wanted a friends and family web page? Set-up an event web site to improve communication, and keep your guests. informed This is a fun extra. If you are on a tight budget and have computer savvy friends and family, you might even want to save money by foregoing invitations and instead send invites via your website.
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A Day at the Races! With this theme your options are limitless. Your final decision should be based on two factors: the physical characteristics of the event room and your guest of honor’s personal style.
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Party Idea Pros recommends sticking with greens or natural colors: hunter bengaline, hunter classic, Grass Twist, Buckskin Suede or Natural Yuma. You can create a racing silk look by using different color napkins at each place setting or keep the linens simple and add pizazz with your centerpiece.
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If you want to save some money, use a classic solid linen or most venues will supply complimentary white or cream linens. Either will work — although you may want to use colorful napkins. Likewise, if you are hosting a racing party at your house I would stick to neutrals or the green family. In fact, placemats will also work great, and to tell you the truth, individual sheets of scrap booking paper work great and are adorable. Choose a any neutral or green colored paper: Green Day. If you are feeling creative and have lots of time, you can even create a layout highlighting your guest of honor. Alternatively, use your place mats as place cards by creating a page for each of your guests. Laminate it and tie with personalized ribbon for a complete favor anyone can enjoy. Or rather than make your own, just purchase these racing place mats.
Just a note on chair covers: chair covers may not be necessary if the chairs supplied are fairly neutral and in ok condition. In fact, I tend to not use chair covers at any of my personal parties. Having said that, if your budget permits, the overall look of certain rooms is enhanced if chair pads are used. Match your cloth.…
If you are having a fairly large party, don’t forget to include your place card table, your gift table, buffet tables, and any ceremonial tables when determining your linen count. Also, if you chose to use more ornate linens, do not use them for the cocktail hour; they will have a greater impact as your guests enter the dining room.
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Kentucky Derby Party Lunch Napkins
Kentucky Derby Paper Dinner Plates
Kentucky Derby Icon 16 Oz. Beverage Cups
Kentucky Derby Icon 10oz Frosted Cups (Pkg 25)
Kentucky Derby Icon Beverage Napkins (Pkg. 24)
Kentucky Derby Icon Swizzle Sticks ( 8 Pkg.)
Personalized Napkins – LUNCHEON (Horseshoe)
Personalized Napkins – BEVERAGE (Horseshoe)
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Party Kits & Equestrian Gifts carries a great selection of horse racing theme products available including …
2010 Kentucky Derby Artwork Series
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The Kentucky Derby has become synonymous with red roses. Each year a garland of 554 roses is presented to the winner! So think roses, roses, everywhere. Use different sizes on different tables.
24 Long Stem Red Roses with Silver Vase
12 Long Stem Red Roses with Silver Vase
Spectacular Six Foot Rose Bouquet
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We generally prefer red roses for this theme, but we must admit these elegant julep cups filled with assorted roses and flowers work well, also.
Martha Stewart`s Perfect Rose Bouquet
Martha Stewart Vibrant Bloom Bouquet
Martha Stewart Fresh Scent Bouquet
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Consider DIY if you prefer to stick with a more classic derby look. Simply add red roses to these lovely julep cups or horse and jockey vases.
Arthur Court Churchill Downs Metal Mint Julep Cup
Horse and Jockey Straight Vase
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The Preakness Stakes, on the other hand, is associated with Black Eyed Susans. Since Black Eyed Susans are not readily available, consider using simple yellow daisies as a nod to the real thing.
Add some flowers!
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Jockey Centerpieces
This Arte Felguerez Jockey sculpture looks great on its own, but looks even better when elevated and surrounded by flowers. We still have ours sitting on the fire place hearth nine years after we used it as part of a centerpiece!
HORSE AND JOCKEY CENTERPIECE DECORATION
Musical Horse Racing Snow Globe
This gorgeous snow globe would be stunning atop a beautiful rose centerpiece
Horse & Jockey Centerpiece Bowl
Fill this great horse and jockey centerpiece bowl with fresh fruit or colorful vegetable or even paper flowers
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Bronze Racehorse & Jockey Sculpture – 10″ Tall x 10″ Wide – Woodtone Base 6″ x 3.5″ x 2″ High
Jockey Horse Race Bronze Plated Statue Sculpture
Horse Jockey Figure Bronze Plated Statue Sculpture
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Other fun looks …
Mini Rosebud Paper Flower Bouquets – Group of 6 Bouquets
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Ky Derby Party Horse & Jockey Centerpiece Cascade
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Now Make It Move
These centerpieces are just too darn cute to stay still. Place them on this revolving base to add movement and pizzazz to your table.
Lots of options …
Rotating Display Base with Mirror Top and Mirrored Mosaic Sides
Large Rotating Display Base Has Mirror Top And Will Hold Up To 44 Lbs.
Rotating Display Base with Mirror Top and Lighted Center Uses AC or Battery Power
Rotating Display With Mirror Top And Color-Changing Lights Enhances Your Favorite Collectibles
Rotating Display Can Hold Up To 8 Lbs. and Will Run Up To 3 Months on a Fresh Set Of Batteries
Rotating Display Can Hold Up To 2 Lbs.
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Each revolving centerpiece base requires 1 D Battery.
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Includes over 960 double-sided 1″ photos mingled with 1/2″ and 3/4″ colored accent pieces. Choose up to 10 of your favorite photos of the guest of honor. For the 3 accent colors, Party Idea Pros recommends Azalea Shimmer, Flame Orange Shimmer, Lagoon Shimmer, Punch, Fairway Shimmer, and Vista Blue
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Just wrap these necklaces or around your napkins or slip the napkin through the horsehoe . Another great option is to simply skip the napkin rings altogether. Instead use roses or suckers as napkin decor. Just fold your napkin beautifully and place adornment in the pocket. All can do double duty as party favors.
KY KENTUCKY DERBY NECKLACE JEWELRY
Sucker Large White Chocolate Horsehead
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A Day at the Races Theme Party Place Cards and Place Card Holders
Assign each table a jockey silk or hat and then write your guests’ names directly on the silk with a metallic pen. Both the coasters and the larger hats can work — it is a matter of preference. Out of the 3 options, we would probably go with the jockey hat coasters.
HORSE RACING PARTY FAVOR OR HAT/HELMET W/ JOCKEY GOGGLES
JOCKEY HAT OR CAP DRINK COASTERS PK OF 8
Personalized two tone place cards
Use a fine point or paint marker to write your guests’ names on your place cards.
Set of 5, Sharpie Markers in Assorted Colors, Fine Point
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Any of the napkin rings or place cards can double as party favors but if if you wish to lavish even more gifts upon your guests, you can’t go wrong with either of these party favors. They will also add another dimension to your table setting. Order 1 party favor for each couple, 1 for each single.
Thoroughbred Heritage Coasters
Wrap together with a Personalized ribbon .
Woodford Reserve Bourbon Balls (4 pc Gift Boxes)
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Most venues supply tea-lights and holders but if yours does not, consider purchasing some. The play of light makes a difference. Place at least three on each table
Three Horse Candle Votive Holder
Tea light candles (20 pack)
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KY DERBY PARTY HORSE RACE CENTERPIECE OR DECORATION
KY DERBY PARTY HORSE & JOCKEY CONFETTI MULTI COLORED
HORSE AND JOCKEY JUMBO GARLAND 9′ LENGTH
KY DERBY PARTY HORSE & JOCKEY GARLAND HORSE RACING DECOR
Ky Derby Party Horse & Jockey Centerpiece Cascade
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HORSE RACING PARTY PENNANT BANNER
Festive Derby Bead Necklace with Jockey Caps
KY KENTUCKY DERBY NECKLACE JEWELRY
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Peel and Stick Wall Decals – Horse in a Tournament Race
Peel and Stick Wall Decals – Gilded Horse Racing Trophy
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The Little Extras for your Day at the Races Theme Party…
Sometimes Party Idea Pros just comes across an idea or a site which might provide that little extra something you are searching for …
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A special gift for the guest of honor
Horse and Jockey Hand Decorated Porcelain Coasters
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Serving Pieces
Arthur Court Horse 12-Inch Bread Tray
Arthur Court Kentucky Derby Oval Serving Tray
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Chip and Dip Trays
Arthur Court Kentucky Derby Chip and Dip Tray
Arthur Court Thoroughbred 13-Inch Chip and Dip Tray
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Miscellaneous
Arthur Court Churchill Downs Mint Julep Glass Set
Kentucky Derby Ice-lip Plastic Pitcher
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Arthur Court Kentucky Derby Spire Salt and Pepper Set
Arthur Court Thoroughbred 6-Inch Napkin Holder
More Arthur Court Kentucky Derby Collection
More Arthur Court Horse Serving Pieces
For the Bathroom and Kitchen
Racing Silks Embroidered Hand Towels
Horse & Jockey Lotion Dispenser
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Throw Pillows and Throw Blankets
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Courtesy of Allrecipes Staff
It’s the most exciting two minutes in sports. The Kentucky Derby was first held in 1875, and the race endures as America’s longest-running annual sporting event.
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Aaaaand They’re Off!
Menus and ideas for your Kentucky Derby party.
In the Kentucky Kitchen
There are a few born-and-bred-in-Kentucky dishes that you’ll see on every Derby party menu. The first is Henry Bain sauce. It was named after its inventor, who was the head waiter at Louisville’s Pendennis Club. Bain made the sauce in 1881 as an accompaniment to wild game, and it’s been a Louisville tradition ever since. A sweet, tangy, spicy concoction, this sauce is best served with beef tenderloin.
Another cornerstone of Louisville cuisine is the Hot Brown sandwich. Created by the chef of the Brown Hotel, this open-faced sandwich consists of two slices of toast topped with juicy roast turkey, tomato slices, crispy bacon and a blanket of Cheddar-Parmesan cheese sauce. The sandwich is then broiled until the cheese sauce turns golden brown.
From Louisville’s Benedict Hotel comes the Benedictine, a cucumber canapé spread.
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Derby Desserts
Dessert on Derby day can only be one thing: a rich, dense chocolate-nut pie flavored with Kentucky bourbon. The original version of this pie is trademarked and fiercely protected by its inventors, but there are several unofficial versions of it: Run for the Roses Pie, Eighth Race Pie, Thoroughbred Pie and Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie.
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Derby Drinks
There is only one proper drink to have at a Kentucky Derby party, and that’s a mint julep. A traditional mint julep is made with bourbon, muddled mint leaves and sugar, finely crushed ice and a generous sprig of mint for garnish. Almost every state in the South claims to have invented it. The time-honored way to serve a julep is in a frosty silver goblet, but you can use whatever festive cups you like. An extra-nice touch is to trim straws so they just slightly stick out of the cup. When guests sip from the short straws, their noses will be close to the refreshing mint garnish.
While it’s certainly not traditional, consider serving an alternate cocktail for the bourbon-averse: a tart, minty Mojito or a nonalcoholic Mint Tea Punch.
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Candy, Cakes, and Cookies
Woodford Reserve Bourbon Balls (4 pc Gift Boxes)
CK Products Pantastic Cake Pans
Horse Racing Cake Topper Figure
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Music and DVD
Kentucky Derby Greatest Moments
My Old Kentucky Home
Maryland, My Maryland
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Games
New Style Horse Racing Game, With Gift Box -
HORSE RACKING TOTE TICKETS SET OF 200
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Lets Go to the Races VCR Horse Racing Game
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Courtesy of Allrecipes Staff
The Derby hat is as longstanding and important a tradition as the Kentucky Derby itself. Almost everyone at the race or any Derby party will be wearing a spectacular hat, whether costly and custom-designed or made at home with a glue gun and imagination. Ask your Derby day guests to come wearing Derby hats, and offer prizes for the most ornate, the most stylish, the most creative and the most bizarre.
Or turn hat-decorating into a party activity: ask everyone to bring plain hats and a selection of ribbons, flowers, lace, tulle, feathers, plastic horse figurines, and any other hat decorations they can dream up. There is no such thing as too big, too bold, too elaborate or too outlandish. Provide glue guns, wire, tape, staplers and scissors, and let the fun begin!
Bright Butterfly Decorations
Pastel Butterfly Decorations
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Freshening Baskets/ Emergency Kits
Buy an elegant platter to display sample sized essentials. Place in powder rooms.
Arthur Court Kentucky Derby Oval Serving Tray
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First aid kit, Tylenol, Advil, hairbrush, comb, bobby pins, concealer, lip gloss, mouth wash, hairspray, stain remover, antacid, tampons and sanitary pads, sewing kit, clear nail polish, nail polish remover, nail file, mints & hard candies, hand lotion, and dental floss
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If you don’t have the time or patience to make your own, consider ordering a complete basket delivered to your home, ready for the big event.
In the Basket – Women (1 – 50 guests)
In the Basket – Men (1 – 50 guests)
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If you really want to go way, way over the top consider renting real diamond jewelry. I am fascinated by this concept. Adorn Brides actually leases fine elegant genuine jewelry for special occasions for a fraction of the price it would cost to buy it. How much more sparkly and glamorous can you get than wearing tens of thousand of dollars worth of jewels!
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Hats
Nothing says you are spending a day at the races more than a hat — wear one!
Kentucky Derby Hat Edwardian Hat design by Darna
Kentucky Derby Hat Edwardian Style Hat Design by Darna
Kentucky Derby Hat Edwardian Style Hat Design by Darna
Kentucky Derby Hat Edwardian Style Hat Design by Darna
Kentucky Derby Hat Titanic Hat Edwardian Tea Party Hat NEW Design by Darna
Kentucky Derby Hat Edwardian Style Hat Design by Darna
Kentucky Derby Hat Edwardian Style Hat Design by Darna
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Neckties
There are many pages of handsome ties for your day at the races: Zazzle
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Cufflinks and t-shirts (too bad you can’t wear theme together)
Jockey Horse Racing Cufflinks w/Gift Box
T-Shirt Mens Navy Blue “Born to Horse Race. Forced to Work.
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The Kentucky Derby Museum Cookbook
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How to Throw a Great Derby Party
Great Breeders and Their Methods: Leslie Combs II and Spendthrift Farm
Homestretch: A Celebration Of Americas Greatest Tracks
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Don’t let this memorable night fade away with the morning sun. The next day, when all is still fresh, log onto Snapfish.com to create photo books, memory calendars, and even photo thank you notes or create a 5×7 photo card announcing the day, time, and location of your next celebration.
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Or do it the old fashion way — print your photos and store them in an easily accessible photo album.
Jockeys Before the Race by Edgar Degas
Photo Pages for 3-Ring Binders
This might also be a great opportunity to create “memory insurance.”
Hustle the box of photos out from under your bed and grandma’s bed and send them to GoPhoto to be scanned so the family can enjoy the photos forever! This would make an incredibly memorable present for any occasion!
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Party Hearty!
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We wanted you all to know we finally completed the much needed updates to our Hollywood Nights and Lights, Camera, Action celebration packages.
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Encourage your guests to watch as many nominated films as possible before the party — an educated crowd is always more fun and more invested in the evening. Although not all nominated films are currently available for purchase, many will be released in DVD or blu ray format a few days after the Academy Awards are broadcast. Films currently in stock are highlighted.
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I you would like to cast your vote, our PartyIdeaPos.com on Squidoo has a fun interactive 82nd Annual Academy Awards Ballot. We will publish the results after the Oscars!
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Create your own iMix!
“Avatar” James Horner “Fantastic Mr. Fox” Alexandre Desplat “The Hurt Locker” Marco Beltrami and Buck Sanders “Sherlock Holmes” Hans Zimmer “Up” Michael Giacchino…
Create your own iMix!
“Almost There” from “The Princess and the Frog” Music and Lyric by Randy Newman “Down in New Orleans” from “The Princess and the Frog” Music and Lyric by Randy Newman “Loin de Paname” from “Paris 36” Music by Reinhardt Wagner Lyric by Frank Thomas “Take It All” from “Nine” Music and Lyric by Maury Yeston “The Weary Kind (Theme from Crazy Heart)” from “Crazy Heart” Music and Lyric by Ryan Bingham and T Bone Burnett…
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Set the tone with your party music … use the soundtracks from Academy Award nominated pictures
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Use your imagination … display is key. Use martini glasses, wine glasses, champagne flutes, shot glasses, square plates, rectangular plates, and round plates. They don’t need to match and high quality clear or black plastic is fine.
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Cheryl Cecchetto (founder and president of Sequoia Productions) shares with you the 10 must haves to hosting the Best Oscar-viewing party in town! She’ll take you step-by-step from invites to games, from décor to food. Everything you need to throw an award-winning party for your friends and family.
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Predict the winners using these downloadable Oscar ballots.Download
Download Bingo cards and play along as you watch the show! (Nine different cards available) Download
Test your Oscar smarts with this Academy Awards-themed crossword puzzle. Download
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80 Years of the Oscar: The Official History of the Academy Awards
Hollywood Birthday Box – Customize with His or Her Name!
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Consider our Hollywood Nights celebration package when planning your next event. A Hollywood theme works particularly well for …
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How can you beat a colorful party filled with candy, candy, and more candy? Whether you call this party “Everything Sweet” or “Candied Dreams”, it is a fun and charming party theme for all ages!
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We wanted you all to know we finally completed the much needed update to our Everything Sweet and Candied Dreams celebration packages. These themes are especially good for wedding, Bat Mitzvah, Quinceanera, Sweet Sixteen, sorority parties, and special birthday celebrations.
Everything Sweet: A Scrumptious Party Theme
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Your celebration will take flight with a beautiful butterfly theme party.
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We wanted you all to know we finally completed the much needed update to our butterfly celebration package. This theme is especially good for wedding, Bat Mitzvah, Quinceanera, Sweet Sixteen, sorority parties, and special birthday celebrations.
Taking Flight: A Butterfly Party Theme
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