| Black Tie Affair: Chandelier Decorations and Centerpieces |
From "Weekend Entertaining"
episode WKE-206 |
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This party is rated 2 on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the most difficult, and is geared toward the skills of a frequent entertainer.Hourly Breakdown Total Prep Time -- 14 hours
Chandelier Decorations and Centerpieces -- 1 hour
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Host Jeanne Benedict shows you how to create this elegant chandelier for your Black Tie cocktail party.
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Materials for Chandelier Decorations --3 yds. of icy blue organza
White tissue paper
2 white feather boas
Silver chenille stems
Black and white skinny balloons
Hand-operated air pump Materials for Dining Table Centerpieces: 8" bubble bowls
1/2-yd. icy blue organza
Black and white plume feathers
Rubber bands
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Figure A
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Figure B
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Figure C
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Chandelier Decorations and Centerpieces- Inflate the balloons using the pump. Leave an 8" tail at the end of each balloon.
- Twist the black and white balloons together to create a garland (figure A).
- Use chenille stems to attach the garland to the chandelier.
- Weave feather boas through garland to finish it off in style.
Expert Tip: Inspiration can come from anywhere. You can get inspired from fashion. Look for trends such as bold geometric prints to color direction to fabric trends, etc. - For the dining room table, line three black feathers up at the ends and secure with a rubber band.
- Fill the bowls with organza, and arrange black feathers in the base of the organza. Arrange the white feathers within the black feathers.
- Place a couple of these on your dining room table and then make a line of votive candles all the way down the center (figure B)
- When there is entertainment at a party, you want to draw attention to the area where they will be performing. We put some organza up at the windows behind where the band will be and tied them in the middle with the bubble balloons (figure C) like those used for the fountain.
- If you are considering hiring a band for your party, contact them well in advance and keep in mind that the type of band and the length of their performance will determine their rate.
Expert Tip: If you are going to have live musicians to entertain at your party, make sure they know enough of the selections of the type of music for your theme. It is best to avoid yes and no questions -- if they know particular music, ask specifically what they play. Expert Tip: If you know you are going to a party that will involve dancing, keep that in mind with your wardrobe. Keep your shoes relatively simple -- something you will be comfortable in throughout the evening
RESOURCES :
Sophisticated Entertaining: Spirited Food for Grown-Up Parties
1557883459
Jeanne Benedict
(October, 2000)
To order this title from Amazon, click here.
HP Books
Tool, Equipment and Special Event Rental (HSS RentX)
HSS RentX
Denver, CO 80222
Website: www.hss.com/usa.shtml
A Passion for Parties: Your Guide to Elegant Entertaining
0743202287
David Tutera
(September 18, 2001)
To order this title from Amazon.com, click here.
Scribner Book Co./Simon and Schuster
New York, NY 10020
Phone: 212-698-7000
The Sophisticated Cookie: Baking with Spirits: The World's Best Cookies Made with Alcoholic Beverages
1557882940
Jeanne Benedict
(September, 1998)
To order this title from Amazon, click here.
HP Books
Celebrations: A Joyous Guide to the Holidays from Past to Present
1557883734
Jim McCann and Jeanne Benedict
(November, 2001)
To order this title from Amazon, click here.
HP Books
Create for Less
Website: www.createforless.com
Fabric.com
Website: www.fabric.com
After Hours Formalwear
700 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
Phone: 865-693-7490
E-mail: store733@afterhours.com
Website: www.afterhours.com
PlumParty.com
30-00 47th Ave. 7th Floor
Long Island City, NY 11101
Phone: 718-433-2434
E-mail: plumparty.com
Website: www.plumparty.com
Knoxville Jazz Orchestra
E-mail: E-mail: knoxjazz.org
Website: www.knoxjazz.org
Wildflower Catering
Phone: 865-384-8624
E-mail: wildflowercatering@yahoo.com
GUESTS :
Garry Lennon
Costume Designer
Cal State Northridge
Phone: 818-677-3083
Jorge Lopez
Technical "WOW" Director
President
J and M Entertainment
26027 Huntington Lane, Units D and E
Valencia, CA 91355
Toll-free phone: 800-585-4235
E-mail: jorgel@jandmentertainment.com
Website: www.jandmentertainment.com
Jessica Bennington
Director of Catering
Dean and Deluca
560 Broadway
New York, NY 10012
Phone: 212-226-6800
Email: catering@deandeluca.com
Website: www.deandeluca.com
Jen Phillipi
Wildflower Catering
Phone: 865-384-8624
Website: www.wildflowercatering@yahoo.com
Monica Morgan
Decor Expert
Indigo Moon
498 Main St., Ste. 3
New Rochelle, NY 10801
Phone: 914-712-2690
E-mail: E-mail: indigomoon01.@aol.com
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