I love holiday party season, but after your fourth straight year of attending the same silly sweater party, things can start to feel a little stale. If you’re looking for a fresh new way to give your holiday party a fun twist, try out some of these ideas for unique and super chic holiday party inspiration!

Refined Retro

Like the classic Santa on holiday Coke bottles, there’s something fitting about blending holiday style with retro charm. Give your holiday party a vintage twist for a festive fete that’s sure to be fabulous.

Creative Displays

Giving your holiday party a lift can be as easy as freshening up your presentation. I love the idea of serving cupcakes on upside-down cupcake pans, or adding lollipops to cocktails for a burst of fun color.

Alternative Entertainment

Who says you have to play charades? Transform your nutcracker party into a trip to see the ballet performed nearby, with cocktails after the curtain goes down. You could also have a casual showing of your favorite holiday movies or attend a local choir performance.

Foodie Fun

Make your event easier (and more fun for guests!) but organizing a potluck. You can also consider hosting a brunch, afternoon cocoa & cocktails party or evening wine & dessert party to have a little fun with your food choices for the festivities.

Invitations to Match

• Retro Chic: Seasonal Splash Holiday Party Invitations

• Creative Displays: Patterned Cheers Holiday Party Invitations

• Unique Entertainment: Sparkling Snowflakes Holiday Party Invitations

• Fresh Food Ideas:  Dotty Dazzle Holiday Party Invitations

Fall is now in full swing, and that means it’s time to switch from light summery drinks to full-bodied cocktails that are perfect for this enchanting time of year. Whether sweetened with maple, honey or the heartwarming taste of pumpkin pie, these drinks are the ideal complement to all of your autumn celebrations.

Zinger Martini from BlissTree

Zinger Martini

• ½ part Bärenjäger honey liqueur
• 2 parts lemon flavored vodka
• Splash of orange juice
• Squeeze of fresh lemon

Shake with ice and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a lemon.

Maple Cocktails from Coombs Family Farms

Hot Buttered Maple Rum

• 1 tsp 100% pure organic maple syrup
• 1 tsp butter
• 1 stick of cinnamon
• 2 cloves
• Dark rum

Combine ingredients in a mug. Pour in dark rum and stir. Add boiling water and stir again; top with nutmeg and serve.

Pumpkin Pie Martini from BlissTree

Pumpkin Pie-tini

• 1 oz. milk
• 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
• 1 ½ oz. Three-O Vanilla vodka
• 1 ½ oz. crème de cacao

Using a small amount of honey, rim martini glass with graham cracker crumbs.

Shake milk and pumpkin puree over ice to combine. Pour in remaining ingredients and shake well. Strain into the martini glass.

With Halloween around the corner, we thought we’d share some fun inspiration for a chic Halloween Soiree. Wedding related or not, we love sharing ideas for any type of party!

From L to R: Halloween Party Invitation from Tiny Prints; Candelabra; Lace Tablecloth; Black Goblets; Metallic Spider; Black and White Votive Candles; Black Moon; Halloween Candle; Feather Garland; Spooky Ghosts Recipe; Skull Napkins; Petit Fours