pure romance theme parties
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Fun ideas for the perfect Pure Romance Party - including menu ideas, drink inspiratoin and a playlist.TRANSCRIPT
Décor CUTE & COZYTonight, comfort trumps all. Pick a room that calls for people to sink into the furniture. Even if it’s not a sleepover, place several blankets and pillows around the room. Light warm, scented candles (or perhaps a fire) and place trays of snacks in each seating area, so they are easily accessible for all your guests.
Girls’ Night In Party
Suggested Playlist MAXIN’ & RELAXIN’
] Count on Me – Jess Furman
] Girls Just Want to Have Fun – Cindi Lauper
] Diva – Beyoncé
] We Are Family – Sister Sledge
] Respect – Aretha Franklin
] Beautiful – Christina Aguilera
] Dancing Queen – Abba
] Just a Girl – No Doubt
] I Am Woman – Helen Reddy
] So What – Pink
] It’s Raining Men – Weather Girls
] Not Tonight – Lil’ Kim, Missy Elliot, Da Brat, Angie Martinez, Left Eye
Peanut Butter Chocolate Satisfaction
] 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
] 1/2 cup peanut butter
] 9 cups crispy rice cereal
] 1 1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar
Directions: In a saucepan over low heat (or in the microwave), melt
the chocolate; add peanut butter and mix until smooth. Remove
from heat, add cereal and stir until coated. Pour powdered sugar
into large plastic bag; add coated cereal and shake until well coated.
Store in airtight container.
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Chillaxer Shake ] 2 oz. Irish cream
] 0.5 oz. vodka
] 3 dashes bitters
] 1 cup ice
Directions: Blend Irish cream, vodka, bitters and ice. Pour
into a martini glass swirled with chocoate syrup.
*Intended for guests 21 and older.
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Who says you need to go out to get your thrills? We certainly don’t! A Girls’ Night In party offers the perfect opportunity to kick it with your girls in a cozy, yet stimulating environment. Instead of throwing money away at the bars, why not indulge in one shopping spree that will have you and your significant other screaming with excitement?
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Put your feet up.
Décor FUN & FLIRTYIf there’s a time for over-the-top, it’s now. Set the stage for an entertaining night by placing boas, tiaras, and bachelorette sashes throughout the party space. Incorporate the wedding colors and anything you think the bachelorette would find humorous into the surroundings!
Suggested Playlist DANCE PARTY
] Bootylicious – Destiny’s Child
] Man! I Feel Like a Woman – Shania Twain
] On the Floor – Jennifer Lopez ft. Pitbull
] Hollaback Girl – Gwen Stefani
] LoveGame – Lady Gaga
] Push It – Salt-N-Pepa
] Only Girl (In the World) – Rihanna
] I Wanna Dance with Somebody – Whitney Houston
] Blow – Ke$ha
] Don’t Cha – The Pussycat Dolls
] Fergalicious – Fergie
] Like a Prayer – Madonna
] Jessie’s Girl – Rick Springfield
Last Hurrah Hummus ] Cooking spray | ] 1/4 cup water
] 2 (6-inch) pitas, each cut into 10 wedges
] 2 tablespoons chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomato halves
] 1/2 teaspoons salt | ] 2 garlic cloves
] 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
] 1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
Directions: Preheat oven to 425° F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Place pita wedges on pan
and coat with cooking spray. Bake at 425° for 6 minutes or until golden.
Combine water, tomato, salt, garlic, pepper, and beans in a food
processor, and process until smooth. Serve with pita wedges.
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Mai ‘Tai the Knot’ ] 1 oz light rum | ] 1/2 oz. dark rum
] 1/2 oz creme de almond
] 1/2 oz. triple sec
] sweet and sour mix
] pineapple juice
Directions: Pour light rum then creme de almond and triple sec into a glass. Top off with equal parts of sweet and
sour mix and pineapple juice. Add dark rum and a straw. Serve unstirred.
*Intended for guests 21 and older.
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The bride-to-be has only one chance to kick off her new life. Do it with an unforgettable party that will introduce tips and tricks she can use to keep the romance alive long after the honeymoon! It’s a guaranteed night of laugh-out-loud moments for the blushing bride.
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Bachelorette Party
Décor WHAT A GIRL WANTSUse the birthday girl’s favorite colors for décor inspiration. If she loves pink and lime, go all out with pink and lime napkins, plates, cups, balloons, party hats, and even banners.
Birthday CelebrationParty
Suggested Playlist BIRTHDAY BASH
] Birthday – The Beatles
] It’s My Party – Leslie Gore
] My Way – Frank Sinatra
] In Da Club – 50 Cent
] Celebrate Good Times – Kool and the Gang
] 1999 – Prince
] Just Dance – Lady Gaga
] Party in the USA – Miley Cyrus
] I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyed Peas
] Party Like a Rock Star – Shop Boyz
] Birthday Sex – Jeremih
] It’s My Life – No Doubt
] The #1 hit the day she was born (thisdayinmusic.com)
Svelte & Sin-Free Chocolate Cake
] One 18.25 oz. box devil’s food cake mix
] 1 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
] 1 cup water
Directions: Combine ingredients in a large bowl. Whisk thoroughly
and transfer into a baking pan sprayed with nonstick spray. Refer to cake-mix box for pan size and
approximate bake time. (12 servings)
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Birthday Blissini ] 1 ½ cups Prosecco (or your
favorite sparkling white wine), chilled
] 1 ½ cups orange juice, chilled
] 1 ½ cups pomegranate juice, chilled
] Mint leaves, for garnish
Directions: Combine the Prosecco, orange juice, and
pomegranate juice and pour into champagne glasses. Garnish with mint leaves and serve. (6 servings)
*Intended for guests 21 and older.
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A birthday party is all about making the birthday girl feel special, because she is! Show her how much you love her by throwing a party that features everything she loves—from colors and music to cake and cocktails. Regardless of her age, this will be a birthday she’ll remember.
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Décor BLACK & WHITEThink P. Diddy style. Layer black and white throughout the home, such as a white tablecloth with black napkins and white plates. Set food on silver trays and place mirrors throughout your party space to create a light, reflective tone.
Little Black Dress Party
Suggested Playlist JAZZ STANDARDS
] Fly Me to the Moon – Frank Sinatra
] Summertime – Ella Fitzgerald
] You Don’t Know What Love Is – Dinah Washington
] You Go to My Head – Billie Holiday
] Mack the Knife – Ella Fitzgerald
] La Vie en Rose – Louis Armstrong
] It Don’t Mean a Thing – Duke Ellington
] Pennies from Heaven – Louis Prima
] Stardust – Nat King Cole
] Stormy Weather – Lena Horne
] Moon River – Frank Sinatra
] They Can’t Take That Away from Me – Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong
Always Chic Truffle Bites ] 1 (16 oz.) package crème-filled
chocolate sandwich cookies (i.e. Oreos®)
] 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
] 2 (8 oz.) packages semi-sweet baking chocolate, melted
Directions: Crush nine of the cookies to fine crumbs in food processor (or with rolling pin in a resealable plastic
bag); set aside. Crush remaining 36 cookies to fine crumbs; place in medium bowl. Add cream cheese; mix until well blended. Roll cookie mixture into 42 balls, about 1 inch
in diameter. Dip balls in melted chocolate; place on wax paper-
covered baking sheet. Sprinkle with reserved cookie crumbs. Refrigerate
until firm; about 1 hour. Store leftover truffles, covered, in refrigerator.
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Berry Beautiful Bubbly ] 4 bottles chilled champagne
] 1 cup black raspberry liqueur
] 4 cups red raspberry juice
] Fresh or frozen whole raspberries
Directions: Divide juice and liqueur evenly between 16 wine glasses.
Fill glass with Champagne, adding 2-3 raspberries. (Serves 16)
*Intended for guests 21 and older.
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Give yourself an excuse to look and feel chic. Invite your girls over for a night to flaunt their finest sassy, black attire while gabbing about new ways to feel desirable in and out of the bedroom. Topped off with black-and-white foods, cocktails, napkins, and tablescape, a Little Black Dress party will offer your guests the gift of glam!
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Décor THE FABULOUS LIFEGo for black and pink with dashes of rhinestones. Play Sex and the City episodes in the background to amplify that being back on the market can be an empowering moment.
Back on the MarketParty
Suggested Playlist MS. INDEPENDENT
] Glamorous – Fergie
] Diva – Beyoncé
] Single, Sexy ‘n’ Sweet – Mya
] Undo It – Carrie Underwood
] Single Ladies – Beyoncé
] Stronger – Kanye West
] Miss Independent – Kelly Clarkson
] Independent – Lil’ Boosie
] Survivor – Destiny’s Child
] The Way I Are – Timbaland
] Poker Face – Lady Gaga
] Womanizer – Britney Spears
] What Goes Around…Comes Around – Justin Timberlake
] Forget You – Cee Lo Green
Sassy Single Lady Sammies
] 12 slices white bread
] 12 ounces cheese (such as fontina or Gruyère), thinly sliced
] 1 cup fruit chutney (such as cranberry, fig, or mango)
] 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Directions: Form 6 sandwiches with the bread, cheese, and
chutney. In batches, melt the butter in a large skillet
over medium heat. Cook the sandwiches until bread is golden
and cheese is melted (2 - 3 minutes per side). Cut each into
quarters before serving.
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Love Potion #9 ] 1/2 oz. amaretto
] 1 1/4 oz. vanilla vodka
] Fill with orange juice
] 3 drops lemon juice
Directions: Shake amaretto, vodka, and orange juice in a
shaker filled with ice. Strain into a highball glass with ice. Add 3
drops of lemon juice on top.
*Intended for guests 21 and older.
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Focus on all that the woman of honor has gained, not lost! This is her chance to reclaim herself as ready and worthy of all things fabulous. Rally up her friends and surround her with inspiration and encouragement to charge into the playing field with her game face on. Mouth-watering treats, smooth spirits, and a peppy playlist will help kick off this new adventure in her life.
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Décor SIMPLEYou’ve worked hard—it’s time to show off your new digs. Let your newly decorated space speak for itself. Simply provide napkins, plates, and utensils to accommodate the spicy spread.
HouseheatingParty
Suggested Playlist LATINA HEAT
] Hips Don’t Lie – Shakira
] Me Encantaría – Fidel Rueda
] Danza Kuduro – Don Omar ft. Lucenzo
] Ven a Bailar – Jennifer Lopez ft. Pitbull
] Tonight (I’m Lovin’ You) – Enrique Iglesias
] Que Mas Da – Ricky Martin
] Ven Conmigo – Christina Aguilera
] Waiting for Tonight – Jennifer Lopez
] Maria Maria – Santana
] Maneater – Nelly Furtado
] Oye Mi Amor – Maná
] Shake Your Bon Bon – Ricky Martin
] On The Floor - Jennifer Lopez ft. Pitbull
Stay Caliente Tacos ] 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
] 1 teaspoon ground cumin
] 1 1/2 cups jarred salsa
] 1 cup fresh cilantro | ] kosher salt
] 8 taco shells
] 1 avocado, diced
] 1/2 cup sour cream
Directions: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook, breaking it up with a
spoon, until browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Spoon off and discard drippings.
Stir in the cumin, 1 cup of the salsa, and ¾ teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through (2 to 3 minutes). Fill the taco shells with
the beef mixture and top with the avocado, sour cream, cilantro, and
remaining ½ cup of salsa.
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Hot Mama Margarita] 1 oz. tequila
] 3 oz. margarita mix
] 4 oz. crushed ice
] 1 teaspoon(s) salt | ] limes
Directions: Mix all ingredients (except lime and salt) in a blender. Rub the rim of a glass with lime and then dip into salt to frost. Pour into the glass and
garnish with lime wedge.
*Intended for guests 21 and older.
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Pure Romance is taking the ho-hum housewarming to the next level. Introducing the Househeating party! Invite your gal pals over to break in your new home with a stimulating evening that’s sure to shake up the bedroom. To fit the steamy theme, why not go with Mexican fiesta cuisine? Hot! Hot! Hot!
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Décor LOVELY & LUSHDecorate the party room with deep reds, brilliant golds, champagne colors, and varying textures such as velvet and satin.
Wine & ChocolateParty
Suggested Playlist SOFT & SWANKY
] Crazy Love – Michael Bublé
] Heart of Life – John Mayer
] Home – Michael Bublé
] Passion Pit – Sleepyhead
] Stuck in a Moment You Can’t Get Out Of – U2
] Solsbury Hill – Peter Gabriel
] Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic – The Police
] Somewhere Over the Rainbow – Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
] Someone Like You – Adele
] Man Who Can’t Be Moved – The Script
] Fallin’ – Alicia Keys
] Cosmic Love – Florence + the Machine
] Phoenix – 1901
] Rock with You – Michael Jackson
Cheese and Thank You ] 2 (8 oz.) packages cream
cheese, softened
] 1 (1 oz.) package ranch dressing mix
] 2 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
] 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
Directions: In a medium size bowl, mash cream cheese. Mix dressing mix and Cheddar cheese into the cream cheese. Shape the mixture
into a ball. Roll the ball in the chopped nuts. Cover and refrigerate
until ready to serve. Yum!
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Sip My Sangria ] 1 bottle of red wine (Cabernet
Sauvignon, Merlot, Rioja reds, Zinfandel, Shiraz)
] 3 cups apple juice
] 2 peaches, thinly sliced
] Ice
Directions: In a large pitcher, combine red wine, apple juice, and
peaches. Serve over ice.
*Intended for guests 21 and older.
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Modern and convenient, a Wine and Chocolate party truly allows you to relax! Ask half of your guests to bring their favorite chocolates, and the other half to bring their favorite wines. All you have to do is decorate, prepare small appetizers (if you’d like), and have a few beverages on hand for your guests.
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