Party in Italian style

Italians are used to saying that Italy is not a country, but a feeling. Almost everything, from music to food, has a special charm. In addition, you can see unique landscapes and gorgeous mafiosi here. That's why a party decorated in a similar style is in great demand and popularity.

In order to create an unforgettable evening that will remain in the memory of all guests, you need to carefully prepare for the holiday. If you postpone everything until the last moment, you will not be able to think through such important points as the decor of the room in the correct colors, table setting and serving dishes. You will also need to take care of dress code, decorations and entertainment. All this will create a truly Italian atmosphere.

Today there is many options for holding such a party. Italy has a huge number of regions, each of which has its own unique characteristics. It can be Venice with canals, historic Verona or ancient Rome.

Of course you need to take care of invitations in advance. They can be executed as small country flags. It looks very interesting and stylish. In addition, the forms of Venetian masks are often used. If you want, you can also use colored paper by cutting slices of pizza out of it.

In Italy, it is customary to give small gifts to guests. Murano glass figurines would be an excellent option. If it is difficult to find them, then you can pick up small souvenir wine bottles.

Regardless of where exactly the party will be held, it will not be difficult to organize everything. You can choose a house in nature, a cafe or an apartment - each room can be decorated without problems and damage to the budget.

In the process of decorating a room, you need to pay close attention to the color scheme. The most popular colors in the country are green, red and white. If you need to show the rural flavor of the Italian regions, then you should give preference to red and white.

Among the main ideas for decoration are the following.

• Applying tissue to the cage. These can be various napkins, bows, flags or other compositional elements. Red cloth will look good on a green background.

• In order to make the atmosphere as comfortable as possible, you can use wicker rugs and beautiful blankets.

• The walls are decorated with the help of tricolor garlands or decorative pieces of pizza. You can also print beautiful Italian landscapes and glue them on the wall.

• To decorate the ceiling, you can use various balloons with ribbons on which the decor is attached. Paper flower arrangements, cards in the form of boots, as well as the lettering of the word "ITALY" are used as decorative elements.

• On the market today, you can find colored pasta or dye it yourself. They will be a great choice for decorating photos or gathering into beads. Spaghetti can be heaped and tied with a bow.

• Use of various souvenirsthat are directly related to Italy. These are the Leaning Tower of Pisa, carnival masks and much more.

• The presence of the Italian language will greatly enhance the atmosphere in the room. You can sign invitations, photographs on the walls, and other furnishings. If this is an ordinary party, then the inscription “Benvenuti alla festa” (“Welcome to the party”) will be enough. Alternatively, you can search the internet for various mottos or jokes in Italian.

• For decoration with fresh flowers you can use red or white lilies, as well as other flowers. Even regular greens are a good option.

• The decor must be emphasized reverent attitude towards food and wine. Olive oil should be bottled and the grapes served in wicker baskets.

A distinctive feature of Italian parties is that The dress code is preliminarily discussed in the invitation. If the focus is on the Italian mafia, choosing the right outfit is easy. Representatives of the beautiful half of humanity can give preference to long black cocktail dresses in combination with black tights and a small hat. Red lipstick and a small clutch would be an ideal complement.

As for men, a strict trouser suit and a dark blue or white shirt will be the best solution for them.

Setting the right mood at such a party is extremely simple - just turn on Italian music. Locals love relaxing and fun songs that go well with dancing. At the party, you can sing, dance, play games and do whatever your heart desires.

It is best to abandon any plot or scenario in favor of entertainment, it's not for nothing that they say that only Italians know a lot about how to have fun. To immerse yourself in a unique atmosphere, you can create a quiz in advance and invite guests to take it. Of course, the questions should be on an Italian theme, and the winner can be presented with a bottle of good wine as a prize.

Recently, it has been very popular game "Shifters"... You can simply remake Russian songs in the Italian manner and see who will guess the melody. For example, having fantasized a little, you can turn “oh my God, what a man” into “mamma mia, what a signor”.

In Italy itself, one of the most demanded entertainments is "Divine taste"... The dish is served and the contestants need to determine the maximum amount of ingredients. For example, in the first round, the products that were used in the process of making pizza are guessed, and in the second round, the sauce is tasted. The final round is to study the composition of the wine and determine the grape variety.

If the party takes place in a house with a backyard, then you can play football, because it is extremely popular in Italy. But in the apartment it will turn out to arrange a real table football competition or just throw olives into glasses.

If you wish, you can arrange some romantic contests. Each couple says nice words to each other and confesses their love, trying to use Italian or just do it in an Italian manner.

And the most popular game in the country is associations. Crowds of people with glasses of wine can be seen everywhere, showing different words and trying to guess them.

It is, of course, almost impossible to imagine an Italian-style theme party without pizza and pasta. In addition, you can find a huge number of dishes, the preparation of which takes a minimum amount of time. You just need to show imagination and a little patience.

In recent years, it has been in great demand at parties caprese salad, for the preparation of which you need tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. Each ingredient is the color of the Italian flag. Guests can also serve ravioli with various fillings, pizza "Margarita" and lasagne. As for the dessert, then tiramisu or panna cotta will be indispensable. If you can find it in supermarkets, you can pamper your guests Sicilian oranges. All together it will turn out extremely tasty and satisfying.

For how to organize an Italian-style party, see the next video.