Happy Friday! It’s almost Christmas and if you are still trying to wrap presents and see everyone before the holiday than a Holi-DIY party is just what you need! Instead of gathering everyone together for another cookie exchange, throw a Holi-DIY party with close friends to finish your last minute wrapping while cheersing to the holiday season. Thanks to a fabulous co-host, Katie Niemiec from Little Black Blog, and celebrity wedding planner, Debi Lilly we are going to show you how to throw a last-minute, budget-friendly holiday gift wrapping party of your own!
Step 1: Food and Snacks
Whether you are planning a brunch or late night party, having something for your guests to snack on is essential. You can be as elaborate as a full menu of brunch items, like we did from the delicious Goddess and Grocer or keep it simple with a selection of cheese and crackers from your local Trader Joe’s market. Simply grab a mirror or jewelry tray from around your house for a vintage DIY feel, top it with a batch of sea salt brownie bites and you’re golden!
Step 2: Gift Wrap Supplies
Stop by your local dollar store or
Target dollar section for a wide variety of gift bags, boxes, wrapping paper and bows. Even better, print out these super cute
free printable gift tags from Debi Lilly to add to your holiday gifts. Feeling extra creative? Grab some fun holiday items such as bells, festive cupcake liners, sparkly washi tape and holiday paper for your guests to show their creative side.
Step 3: Sips
Everyone loves a reason to drink champagne and sip on pretty cocktails and the holidays are the perfect time to do just that! Grab a bottle of champagne and a variety of juice mixes such as pineapple, peach or orange for a holiday fizz or try out your own flavor mix! We used our favorite Lavender Honey syrup from local Chicago mixologist, Ravae Schneider of
Femme du Coupe to give our prosecco a little extra pop!
Step 4: Decor
Using pattern washi tape and mini clothes pins, create the perfect sign holders for your place cards or menu displays. Arrange different decorating materials in cocktail glasses throughout the table for a festive feel. For an added bonus fill your candle holders with succulents to add another decorative DIY aspect and create a perfectly festive feel to your space.
Step 5: Photo Booth
Last but not least, be sure to capture every moment of fun with a quick and easy photo booth. Using a piece of yarn tie long strands of ribbon over top to create a backdrop for guests to pose in front of. Grab a few household holiday items, such as ornaments, garland and santa hats for fun props for guests to enjoy and snap away!
Special thanks to Leigh and Donna for shooting such a wonderful event and to all the lovely ladies who came out to celebrate the holiday season with Katie, Debi and I!
PS If you are looking for a space for your next event or an upcoming bridal shower or even just a girls weekend, you have to check out the amazing
DL Loft!
This looked like such an awesome time! I totally stalked the hashtag on Instagram 😉
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Thanks Jessica! Haha too funny, glad you liked the photos:) Debi Lilly sure knows how to throw a party!