Italian party: the art of living in pleasure

Decor

Regardless of the venue, organizing an Italian-style party is quite simple. At home, outdoors, in a cozy cafe - decor that creates a thematic atmosphere will fit within any budget. Much is easy to do with your own hands, and the topic is not the most time-consuming.

Color scheme – green, white, red . The predominance of red and white will emphasize the rural flavor. Green and white, and more often warm beige, are conducive to languid summer relaxation. All the colors of the flag are equally bright, colorful and cheerful!

The fact where exactly the Italian theme party will take place does not play a big role. The proposed design ideas are easy to implement both at home and in a rented room.

use checkered fabric - napkins, bows in garlands and flowers, flags, elements of compositions . Red and white fabric looks good on a green background, green with a white checkered pattern on a red background;

Variegated textiles are more advantageous than even shades, and do not in any way disturb the color scheme of the party. The abundance of small details is more interesting than the drapery.

wicker rugs, cozy blankets, miniature pillows will make the atmosphere more comfortable . For draping furniture/windows, choose natural fabrics in natural shades, preferably single-color ones - tricolor looks great against their background;

To decorate the walls, make garlands of three-color triangles and/or fake pizza slices . Print out photos of beautiful views of Italy. Leaving the “frame”, glue the photo on top of colored paper in the shades chosen for the party and also assemble them into garlands;

to decorate the ceiling, use balloons with long ribbons, onto which you staple various decor - paper flowers, pizza triangles, cards “boots”, letters ITALIA . Pom-poms/fans made of corrugated paper will add solemnity;

paint or buy three-color macarons . Decorate frames for large photographs of landmarks and celebrities with them, collect them into beads, and place them in layers in transparent jars. Collect spaghetti into bouquets with ears of cereals, wildflowers, decorative twigs;

ask your friends for souvenirs - the Leaning Tower of Pisa, a she-wolf feeding the brothers, carnival masks, etc. If there is nothing suitable, print it out, cut out the silhouette and glue it onto paper in three colors;

The Italian language will enhance the atmosphere of a theme party . You can sign some photos (name of the area, for example), cut out Benvenuti alla festa (welcome to the party), Buon compleanno (happy birthday), etc. from cardboard.

Find online Italian mottos, jokes, sayings or quotes that suit the occasion, frame them with a translation in small print in the corner. Very poetic statements about love, food, wine, friendship - just the theme of the party.

For decoration with fresh flowers, red (symbol of Florence) and white lilies are suitable, and there is already greenery in the bouquet . Instead of lilies, roses or modest wildflowers in decorated jars, jugs, bottles (rural surroundings) are appropriate;

reflect your reverent attitude towards food and wine in your decor . Place bottles of olive oil, jars of spices and sauces, dishes of grapes and baskets of vegetables. Hang grapevines and clusters, olive branches, braids of garlic and onions, and bunches of fragrant herbs.

As a photo zone, if the party is for a large number of guests, an Italian-style press wall (names of cities, flags and/or emblems of regions, silhouettes of landmarks) is suitable. If the holiday is held at home, print out a beautiful landscape for the background, place a table and several chairs in front of it + any of the props listed above. Make photo accessories - mustaches, glasses, clouds with phrases in Italian.

Invitations

Simple options - a themed flyer, a postcard in the shape of a boot card, a flag or the Leaning Tower of Pisa, a fake airline ticket. If you have a lot of time to prepare, make an original invitation in Italian style - a miniature pizza box with round cookies inside and text on the lid.

Or print out olive oil labels, stick them on small bottles and place a rolled-up olive “leaf” (card with text) inside. In the invitation, address your friends as “signor”, “signorina”. For a laugh, you can remake your friends' names in the Italian style - use your imagination or use a special program.

Buongiorno, Signor Adriano. We invite you to the Italiano party, where we will have fun bene full and forte piano! Per favore, come "date/place". Chao! PS Put on the “dress code”, otherwise you will face a vendetta from the “hero of the occasion”!

Scenario of the evening

There must be a script, otherwise the atmosphere of magical Italy will not last long. It is important to constantly engage your guests so that they do not get bored, but at the same time not to overwhelm them. Create a timetable for the party and set aside time for competitions with quizzes, games, dancing, and dinner with conversations.

It is not at all necessary to come up with a plot for the evening. Entertainment is important to Italians, so it is worth offering guests a variety of leisure activities. All games and competitions must be related to Italy. It’s also worth coming up with something typical as a prize for winning: a bottle of wine, a certificate for a pizzeria, a figurine, etc.

Be sure to put music in the background. These can be either famous singers singing in this language, or simply songs that were heard in Italian films. The right thing to do is to choose different music for different pastimes. More cheerful - for the active part of the evening, more calm - for feasting and relaxation.

What to think of for a party

There are a lot of options for organizing an evening:

Master class on making pizza, pasta or lasagna.
Wine tasting.
Competition for the best costume.
Quiz on knowledge of Italy, knowledge of actors, films, works of art - the topic depends on the interests of the guests.
Game "Divine Taste". Participants try a dish, they must guess as many ingredients as possible in it.
Game "Changes". Remake famous phrases or lines from songs in the Italian style. For example, the song “Oh my God, what a man” can turn into “Mama Mia, what a senor!”
Football. If the holiday takes place outdoors, you can arrange a small match between teams. After all, football is especially popular in Italy. The home equivalent is table football.
Accuracy competition - throwing olives into a glass.
“Choose an analogue.” The presenter reads out the proverb, and the participants guess the Russian equivalent (Getting two doves from one bean means killing two birds with one stone).
"Venice Carnival". The participant puts on a mask without knowing who it represents. He must guess his hero, ask only those questions that can be answered “Yes” or “No”.
Game "What did you see?" The participant portrays a “tourist” who, without using words, explains to his friends what he saw in Italy. For example, the presenter wishes him the Leaning Tower of Pisa, which means the player must show it so that others can guess.
"The Da Vinci Code". The presenter shows three pictures. Participants, using the association method, must guess what is hidden on them.

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Suits

Whether a dress code is needed at an Italian party depends on the format of the holiday. At home, among close friends, simple, comfortable, no-frills clothing is quite appropriate; in a restaurant, suits and cocktail dresses are appropriate . Italy is the fashion capital of the world, and the image must be thought out with taste. But at the same time, Italians relax mentally, without burdening themselves with unnecessary conventions.

Natural fabrics, calm colors, simple silhouettes and the necessary minimum of elegant accessories - Italian style implies freedom of movement, comfort and slight carelessness. Eliminate cheap jewelry, an abundance of jewelry, and vulgarity in any form from your look.

If you don’t want to burden your guests, the option of jeans + a white shirt or T-shirt, possibly with a themed print, is suitable. Denim in Italy is valued no less than in the states (the same Armani Jeans and Diesel are known throughout the world!). And to emphasize the theme, prepare accessories made of checkered or red/green fabric - ties, neck scarves, ribbons and flowers in your hair.

Menu, serving

At an Italian-style party, the menu is much more important than the right clothes and decor. It is no coincidence that the first part of the memoirs “Eat, Pray, Love” is dedicated to Italy, because after such gastronomic pleasures the soul is open to both faith and love! And the best part is that creating a menu of Italian dishes is very easy! The food is almost homemade, the recipes are easy, the ingredients are accessible, and you don’t need to master complex culinary techniques.

For main course, you can serve several types of pasta, lasagna, frittata and risotto . Any fish, seafood, chicken and pork with vegetables, sauces, and herbs are appropriate. Include in your menu the world-famous Italian caprese salad with tomatoes, basil and mozzarella (can be replaced with feta or feta cheese). There should be a lot of cheese, herbs, fresh and oven-baked vegetables on the table.

Prepare your dishes beautifully, but at home, without restaurant frills. Buy several types of spiced bread, garlic bread, tortillas, etc. Make three-color flags for toothpicks and cards with the names of dishes, and lay out a checkered tablecloth. Decorate the table with bouquets of pasta and bunches of greenery.

Please those with a sweet tooth with exquisite desserts, the famous trio - panna cotta, tiramisu and Sabayon cream. In the summer you can’t do without gelato, hundreds of flavors of which will delight lovers of homemade ice cream . Drinks: grappa, amaretto, Campari, limoncello, Chianti wine. For those who don’t like alcohol - coffee (guess where espresso was invented?), granita cocktail, orange and other freshly squeezed juices.

Well, if the party is held at home in close company, the ideal option would be pizza - the most famous and beloved Italian food all over the world! Plus various snacks, bruschetta, grissini and sauces for them. The assortment is endless, very tasty, very inexpensive and completely on topic.

Treats for an Italian Party

Italian cuisine is simple, but interesting and satisfying. Both children and adults love her. You can cook:

Snacks. Bruschetta with various fillings: curd cheese and tomatoes, fish and avocado, vegetables. Cheese plate served with honey, nuts or figs. Olives and black olives. Meat plate: prosciutto, carpaccio, salami. Even tomatoes and herbs sprinkled with olive oil are suitable as an appetizer.
Salads. In addition to the traditional Caesar, the country gave Caprese and Panzanella to world cuisine. These salads are light, but filling and beautiful.
Hot. The best option is pizza. Real Italian pizza is not just fast food, but a complete dish, prepared on thin dough with the addition of only the best ingredients. Various pastas and lasagnas are also associated with Italy.
Beverages. The country is famous for its coffee culture and the production of the world's best wines.

Italians always include homemade bread on the menu, so make sure there is fresh bread from the bakery on the table.