NUTCRACKER CHRISTMAS PARTY IDEAS
'Tis the season for whimsical holiday parties and charming Christmas decor! One of our favorite, and most popular themes for this time of year is anything and everything Nutcracker-inspired. There’s just something so nostalgic and magical about the classic Tchaikovsky ballet, so it makes sense that we gravitate toward it for holiday parties, or even kid’s birthday parties.
We are thrilled to introduce our Bonjour Fête x One & Only Paper Nutcracker collection. Inspired by chic vintage china and adorned with darling nutcracker details, this collection is perfect for holiday dinner parties, Christmas breakfasts, & every festive occasion in between!
If you’re hosting a Nutcracker-themed party this year, we invite you to enter the Land of Sweets as we present our must-have Christmas party supplies and party ideas for a dreamy Nutcracker celebration. Cue the orchestra!
The key to the perfect Nutcracker party lies in the color palette. We suggest decorating with pastel hues with lots of pink throughout. We love the way pink pops against traditional Christmas colors, so we try to tie it into our holiday parties as often as we can. To curate that sweet Sugar Plum Fairy party ambiance, decorate with shades of pastel pink and glistening gold, with pops of traditional red and green.
Whether you want to go all out with a whimsical balloon installation or keep things simple with a few Nutcracker accents, there are plenty of ways to set the perfect party scene. We suggest decorating with lots of bows and florals, highlighted by Nutcracker vases and figurines.
This pink Nutcracker container is a fabulous vessel for a brimming floral centerpiece, while this small Nutcracker figure looks wonderful atop a holiday mantle. Display them alongside some Nutcracker candle holders and bow-topped desserts to create an enchanting party atmosphere.
We recommend bringing all that Nutcracker magic to your Christmas tree, as well! From billowing candy cane ribbon to DIY balloon bows, there are plenty of ways to tie your tree into the theme. Be sure to add a Nutcracker ornament and a statue or two to elevate the look.
For the tablescape, start with a green velvet tablecloth. Then, nestle our Bonjour Fête x One & Only Paper Nutcracker Large Plates underneath our small plates; and add the coordinating guest towel. Complete the look with our Signature Gold Cups and a set of pink cutlery, en voila!
Alternatively, you can pop in more red tones by layering with our Pink & Red Signature Cabana Stripe Plates and Red & Pink Present Large Napkins. Full of versatility, our Nutcracker party supplies were made to be mixed and matched to complement any holiday theme!
For drinks and treats, peppermint is the way to go! Small boxed candies are perfectly on-theme for this kind of celebration, so include some on your party table, or send them home with your guests. And, if you’re throwing an adult Christmas party, trim your glasses with peppermint sprinkles, and serve lots of juicy red cocktails. The more booze the merrier, right?
When it comes to other dessert ideas, you can never go wrong with a festive Christmas cake! We chose to serve three vintage-inspired cakes adorned with red, green, and pink frosting. For a hint of sophistication, we suggest embellishing your treats with bows and cherries!
That just about sums up our essentials for a sweet Nutcracker-themed party! With all these ideas and en pointe tips, we guarantee your party guests will be immersed into a magical sugar plum dreamland. For more Christmas party ideas, check out the rest of our collection. Here’s to a sensationally sweet holiday season and a happy New Year!