Four Insta-Worthy Table Looks By Party Stylist Amanda Orso

Amanda Orso, The party stylist whose events have drawn A-list guests from P. Diddy, Caitlyn Jenner, D’Andra Simmons, to Captain Lee, creates unique table settings for her clients using everything from candles to kale! Now, she’s created four looks for you to entertain at home on Valentine’s Day, New Year’s, and beyond.

To create a jaw-dropping Insta-worthy table for your next get-together, pick a theme and run with it! These four unique table ideas are party-ready, sure to please any group of guests (no matter how big or small), and will work with a variety of moods and aesthetics.

CHAMPAGNE WISHES & KISSES

Nothing says Valentine’s Day like a champagne toast followed by a midnight kiss. Think of your favorite bubbly and decorate the table in coordinating shades of champagne, including rose and yellow gold metallics. Keep the look light and effervescent, with a bubble-like centerpiece made of balloons, and incorporate fun on-theme details like champagne-shaped candles. Display champagne bubble bottles across the table, so that friends can blow bubbles instead of covering the floor with confetti. Make sure to serve a few champagne-pairing classics, such as strawberries. Lastly, gift each guest a “kiss kit” with champagne-flavored lip balms and mints. Present them in an acrylic flute or coupe and place them at each table setting to add to the décor.

THE ULTIMATE PJ PARTY

Wear loungewear, but make a fashion statement. Throw an über chic pajama party by combing both luxury and comfort. Think lavish sleepwear – in fabrics like velvet, silk, and lace when selecting tablecloths, runners, and placemats. Jewel tones such as emerald, sapphire, and burgundy will feel both sumptuous and still snuggly. Serve elevated breakfast foods such as bagels with lox and caviar; and use metallic frosting and edible glitter to dress up plain cake donuts. Stick with champagne but set up a serve-yourself mimosa and Bellini bar, with fruit juices and purees. Buy inexpensive velvet chair covers or you could even consider setting up a luxurious picnic on the floor. Also, use velvet bow hair ties to serve as napkin rings.

For a centerpiece, think of soft pampas grasses, which are simple and easy to arrange. Dress in a beautiful velvet pajama set or a silk slip dress to stay on-theme but still feel polished. If you’re feeling next-level, provide comfy slippers for guests to change into when they arrive, or as the night continues. For party favors, send friends home with a beautiful silk or velvet eye mask, along with any accouterments for a good night’s sleep, such as lavender spray, sleeping chocolate, earplugs, etc.

THE BIG APPLE’S BIG DROP

The big ball drop in Times Square is iconic, and will this table theme. A great hack is to use small plastic disco balls to replicate the New York City original, both in your centerpieces and at each place setting. Think mirrored accents (i.e. chargers or coasters) to make the table feel layered and luxe. Channel the Times Square energy and the 24/7 lights with a few vibrant pops of color.

In keeping with the New York vibe, serve NYC classics like soft pretzels, pigs in a blanket, and black and white cookies. Dress to impress in sparkles and sequins. You can put guests in the spirit by providing fun accessories such as hats and headbands, all with the silver ball theme. For party favors, individual silver ball pinatas from Party City can easily be filled with candy – or better yet – a hangover kit: mini bloody mary mix, small nibs vodka, and headache medicine for your guests to recover the next morning.

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