| There are parties that happen before a wedding. | | | | make a big visual statement is with tall stalks of |
| There are bridal showers, either ladies only or | | | | bamboo. You can do almost anything with them: |
| co-ed, there are engagement parties, bachelor | | | | prop them in corners, anchor them in handpainted |
| parties, and bachelorette parties. When you are | | | | ceramic Japanese pots, or "plant" them in your |
| hosting one of these gatherings, make it even | | | | yard. |
| more special by choosing a fun theme. One great | | | | Another idea for decorating is to hang Japanese |
| idea for a party is to have a sushi party. | | | | paper lanterns around the party. They always |
| There are several ways that you can throw a | | | | look festive, and cast a beautiful glow. There are |
| sushi party. The simplest would simply be to host | | | | an infinite number of color options for the lanterns. |
| your event at a restaurant that specializes in | | | | If you prefer a minimalist look, choose all white, |
| sushi. Pick a place that is known for having the | | | | or you can use rich red lanterns for evening, or |
| freshest and best quality. Often these restaurants | | | | bright pink, orange, and yellow lanterns for a more |
| will also have a nice ambiance. If this is going to | | | | festive effect. They are ideal to hang in trees or |
| be the bachelor party, it might be a nice time for | | | | under a tent for an outdoor party, but even one |
| the groom to hand out his groomsmen gifts. You | | | | single lantern hung over the sushi station would |
| do not have to choose groomsmen gifts that | | | | look terrific. |
| coordinate with the theme of the evening; just | | | | Don't forget to have all of the other elements to |
| pick something nice like an engraved silver knife | | | | make your sushi themed party perfect. You will |
| or mug that all of your attendants will enjoy. | | | | certainly want to have interesting china. You can |
| If you plan to have a party at your house, there | | | | easily rent or purchase stylish white square plates, |
| are a few different ways that you can choose to | | | | which look great with sushi. Be sure to have |
| approach it. For a low-key affair, you might just | | | | chopsticks on hand for those who want them, as |
| want to order in some sushi from a local | | | | well as the tiny cups used to serve saki. |
| restaurant or market. Be sure to have a range of | | | | For a small gathering, such as a bridal shower, |
| choices, including some vegetarian options like | | | | there is another really fun way to throw a sushi |
| California rolls. (Some guests might be squeamish | | | | party. Instead of having a chef come and make |
| about the raw fish.) Don't forget to have some | | | | the sushi, hire one to come and teach the guests |
| saki to pour with the sushi! | | | | how to make it themselves. It is a really fun |
| A more impressive type of sushi party would be | | | | hands-on activity that will make the party very |
| to hire a sushi chef to attend the event. Guests | | | | memorable. |
| will love the chance to custom order their sushi | | | | A sushi theme is a great idea for almost any |
| and watch it be created before their very eyes. | | | | type of party. When you are looking for a theme |
| You will want to set up an attractive station for | | | | to help your event stand out from the crowd, |
| the chef to work where guests can observe. In | | | | this is a good theme to consider. Your guests will |
| keeping with the theme of the party, take some | | | | always remember your unique party. |
| time to decorate accordingly. One easy way to | | | | |