Camille from Style Notes here, with the latest edition of our Fantasy to Fête series. Today's mood board is a colorful journey south of the border, complete with mariachi, maracas & an ice-cold pitcher of mango margaritas. Don't you agree it's the perfect inspiration for a seasonal bash to savor one last kiss of summer sunshine?
As an Austin event planner, my clients can't seem to get enough of fiesta-themed celebrations, and these vivacious details & spicy menus are enough to send anyone into full vacation mode. So find a seat by the pool, 'cause things are about to get hot, hot, hot!
Bright bunches of flowers gathered in recycled Mexican food cans are festive and super easy to assemble. Check out the little DIY tutorial I put together for full instructions.
Flickering candlelight casts a magical glow; line a pathway or staircase with lots of these super-affordable frosted lanterns for major effect. Escort cards tied onto authentic maracas make a colorful way for guests to find their seats. And the maracas double as perfect favors, too!
Tissue paper poms dancing among the branches create a celebratory welcome for guests' arrival. Love the offerings from Etsy seller PomLove.
Care for a cucumber-lime martini or a blood orange margarita? Who wouldn't love to order from a menu of yummy mix-ins, and a chalkboard is the perfect way to display the offerings, tex-mex style. Provide exotically-flavored sugars to rim glasses and make each cocktail party-worthy.
For an outdoor fête, guests will appreciate a bit of non-alcoholic hydration, and a display of fruity agua frescas with a big bowl of fresh fruit add a perfect color punch.
A fiesta wouldn't be complete without a menu of spicy Mexican-inspired bites. I love to serve a variety of appetizer-sized nibbles so guests can enjoy a ton of fun flavors. Find the recipes here for mini tacos al pastor, street corn on a stick, & an exotically-flavored salsa bar. Fresh chunks of juicy watermelon are a sweet way to end the night - no cooking required!
*images: {row 1} our labor of love via ashley meaders, lisa lefkowitz via style me pretty; stephanie williams via project wedding, swizzle sticks, martha stewart; victor sizemore via style me pretty.
