Marie Antoinette Decadence

Submitted by chiccipoun
This party is all about indulging in all the best things in life. Its about excess. I came up with this theme for my 21st birthday party, and made it a potluck because I'm not yet Queen and I don't yet have my own castle and private chefs. But If you have the budget you can make it a big classy event. This can be a high-budget party just as well as a low one, depending on how far you push it! Every one loves an occasion to dress up and to eat as much chocolate as they can! Its a great idea for a tame bachelorette party, or a single-girls get together... It's very girly, but If you want to make it a regular themed party, the men wont mind either. They like chocolate too! You can make it a small get together OR a big event.

Partygoers 25-50

Invitation Inviting your guests to a reception and the Chateau de (...) Inventing an Aristocratic tittle for yourself and a name for your house or wherever you choose to have the party as a Chateau.

Décor Draping in lush fabrics all over the walls, Big Bows and tassels Ornamental fans and boas Flower bouquets As much pastels and golden embellishments as possible Have the movie playing in background if you can, on mute! An ornamental fountain or: blow up a kiddies-pool in the back yard and place plastic swans that float in it! Something ridiculously out of place... christmas light bulbs in the trees if you choose to have it in the garden, an excess of pastel ribbons, streamers and balloons...

Food The food is part of the decoration too! be creative with the presentation! Cheese platters and baguette (very francais!) A chocolate fountain Plates of assorted fruits, marshmallow and crepes to dip in the chocolate "Cupcake trees" with colorful pastries Colorful cookies Layered cakes Colorful Candy bowls

Drinks Champaign Sparkling wine Red wine, white wine Wine cocktails such as Kir Royals... Digestives

Other elements Music: quirky and upbeat to clash with the "dated" look of the party. You can have some favorite oldies as well as white stripes type quirky rock. Some french music: such as Mathieu Chedid (bellville triplets soundtrack) or Camille (ratatouille soundtrack) is fun too! Dress code: Formal!

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More information If you want to do it a costumed party then fine, but Its hard to convince people to power their face and hair and wear crinolines and tights... especially the guys! I would stick to making it formal attire yet leaving enough flexibility so that people don't feel to stressed out about it... and they might even surprise YOU and come up with some outrageous and excessive outfits to show up in!