Let Novelty Cocktail Napkins Set The Tone


Novelty cocktail napkins have the unique ability to establish the theme for an entire party. Whether they are funny, a little off color or teasing the guest of honor, you can plan your event around them. Hundreds of different ideas can be found on the Web or in any store that sells party goods. Better yet, have some printed up in your choice of color and message to really personalize them. Usually novelty cocktail napkins are about 5 square inches, but they can certainly be larger squares or rectangular as well. They are made of either paper or cloth.

Here are just a few party ideas using your novelty cocktail napkins as the main focal point:

For a friend or family member having a milestone birthday of 50, 60 or 70 on up, plan an over the hill party. You could hang black balloons; pin up large posters of famous, great looking movie stars of the same age; and serve a cake with black frosting and white lettering. Your novelty cocktail napkins that you have printed can say something like "Over the Hill - Dan's 60th. The napkins will also serve as a great memento for guests to take home.

How about a wine tasting party with novelty cocktail napkins printed with wine-related jokes? Visit www.labelleamie.com for some great ideas such as "Forgive me for I have zinned" or "Wine drinkers make great lovers." The other two in the set include "We only serve fine wines - did you bring any?" and "I only cook with wine - sometimes I put it in the food." You can also come up with your own ideas and have them printed.

Bastille Day is celebrated the weekend closest to July 14th and commemorates the beginning of the French revolution. Summer is a great time to have a party, and with French foods and novelty cocktail napkins it will be unforgettable. Look for Fractured French cocktail napkins found on www.disgruntledhousewife.com. These have all kinds of cute drawings with French phrases and American interpretations. For example, a man is shown surrounded by people he doesn't like with the words "Ile de France" interpreted as "I'm sick of my friends." Or a man is being handed two babies with "Pas de tout" or "father of twins." "Mal de mer" is a mean looking mother-in-law and "faux pas" is a nasty father-in-law. Have your guests try and come up with some of their own expressions and give out prizes for the best.

Simply using your imagination with great novelty cocktail napkins will make your next party one that people will be talking about for years to come.