We may be halfway thru summer (insert crying face emoji) but there is still plenty of time to throw a party! Haven’t thrown a summer fling yet? Or need a new and fun theme to try? Well here it is…it’s time to…Throw a FLAMINGLE!
If you haven’t noticed, you soon will, that flamingo theme décor is everywhere! Including right in Morristown. This post is to give you some ideas on how to throw your very own FLAMINGLE and get all your party supplies in the town you love while supporting local business.
What is a FLAMINGLE? A flamingo themed party! There is literally SO much you can do with this theme. Whether you
Want to make it a pool party, girls night, bachelorette party, brunch, dinner party, friends mingle or even a kids birthday party, a FLAMINGLE is the perfect stand out (get it) theme for your next party. Here are some ideas to get you started:
First things first, buy this adorable flamingo notebook to jot down all your party ideas and get started on your guest list. (notebook is available at 23 South Boutique)
First things first, buy this adorable flamingo notebook to jot down all your party ideas and get started on your guest list. (notebook is available at 23 South Boutique)
Where to get supplies:
- 23 South
- Cambridge Wines
- Whole Foods
- Swiss Chalet
- The Artist Baker
- Cherish the Moment (If you feel like being fancy, take it up a level and have custom invites made!)
Must have drinks:
- Rosé (its practically the color of a flamingo)
- Pink Lemonade
- Pink Flamingo Punch
- Birds-of-a-feather “Flocktail” (Get creative and make a party signature drink! You can make this a cocktail or a mocktail. Tip: Try combining vodka with pink grapefruit soda)
Décor:
This will be dependent on the type of party you have but a lot of the ideas are interchangeable (i.e. use drink floats for the pool or as centerpieces)
- Floats
- Glasses
- Stirrers
- Napkins
- Neon signs (You can check out 23 South or get creative and make up your own.) A quick Google search will give you some pretty fun sayings like “Let’s Get Flocked Up” “Let’s Flamingle” and “Flamazing.”
Food:
- Shrimp! (after all it is what flamingos nosh on!) Head to Whole Foods for daily specials
- Skewers
- “Stand Tall” sliders
- Strawberry & pineapple salsa
- Corn on the cob
- Watermelon
- Cake and cupcakes (Check out Swiss Chalet and The Artist Baker for custom sweet treats)
Flamingos are social birds! So be social and throw a FLAMINGLE!Share pics of your own FLAMINGLE by using the hashtag #msmorristown and #flamingle
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