{"id":9366,"date":"2018-11-09T09:17:37","date_gmt":"2018-11-09T17:17:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.azazie.com\/?p=9366"},"modified":"2023-12-07T23:20:53","modified_gmt":"2023-12-08T07:20:53","slug":"5-diy-ideas-for-hosting-your-own-enchanted-evening-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/5-diy-ideas-for-hosting-your-own-enchanted-evening-party\/","title":{"rendered":"5 DIY Ideas For Hosting Your Own Enchanted Evening Party"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here at Azazie, we love helping you look and feel beautiful during life\u2019s most magical moments. But you don\u2019t need an invitation to an extravagant ball to have a reason to wear a dress that wows. You can transform any day into a spellbinding occasion with a little bit of homemade creativity. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After all, style icon Iris Apfel once said, \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we were small children, we all played dress-up and everybody had a good time. So why stop?\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our \u201cEnchanted Evening\u201d looks are all about finding the magical in the everyday. Put on that party dress and get ready to dance the night away with your crew. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve put together a few tips to help you make the most of your own Enchanted Evening party.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Make fairytale-worthy centerpieces<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add a little bit of real-life fairy dust into your decor by including touches of sparkle, like these <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/fast-and-easy-glittering-decorations-105907379705.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIY gold glitter centerpieces<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or tie these <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bridalmusings.com\/2012\/11\/diy-gold-and-glitter-dipped-feathers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glitter-dipped feathers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to balloons for extra flair.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9369\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9369\" style=\"width: 375px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9369 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DIY_Decor.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Yahoo.com\" width=\"375\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DIY_Decor.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DIY_Decor-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9369\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Yahoo.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Give your home a glow up<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn your backyard into a whimsical oasis by stringing fairy lights between trees, or DIY <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/abubblylife.com\/2015\/11\/diy-copper-lighted-wreaths.html\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lighted copper wreaths<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for unique decor. Incorporate sparklers for Insta-worthy photos. Don\u2019t forget a cozy firepit and blankets for colder climates!<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9370\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9370\" style=\"width: 375px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9370 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Enchanted_evening_backyard.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: fixaodona.se\" width=\"375\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Enchanted_evening_backyard.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Enchanted_evening_backyard-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9370\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: <a href=\"http:\/\/fixaodona.se\/2016\/06\/sa-skapar-du-en-mysig-uteplats-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fixaodona.se<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Go green<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re hosting indoors, create your own midnight garden by incorporating lots of greenery and florals into your theme. Incorporate a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/liagriffith.com\/how-to-make-fresh-greenery-table-runner\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIY greenery table runner<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or delight your guests with these <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.handmadecharlotte.com\/make-your-own-fruit-and-herb-ice-cubes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fruit and herb infused ice cubes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9371\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9371\" style=\"width: 375px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9371 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/fruit-and-herb-ice13.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Handmade Charlotte\" width=\"375\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/fruit-and-herb-ice13.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/fruit-and-herb-ice13-201x300.jpg 201w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9371\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Handmade Charlotte<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Create beautiful (and FREE) invitations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canva is a great online site to create your own invites absolutely free! Some of our favorite Enchanted Evening templates include a dreamy <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/templates\/invitations\/MACW8ifmp-Y-blue-leaf-textured-destination-wedding-invitation\/?query=enchanted\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blue leaf design<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/templates\/invitations\/MACCoJsIhCI-black-and-gold-art-deco-great-gatsby-invitation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">black and gold art deco pattern<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/templates\/invitations\/MACVjNW444k-cream-and-grey-bordered-black-tie-invitation\/\">ethereal floral design<\/a>.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-24-at-1.29.37-PM.png\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9379 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/An-Enchanted-Evening1.png\" alt=\"An Enchanted Evening\" width=\"375\" height=\"375\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Mix it up with cocktails that sparkle<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Champagne is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">always<\/span><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a good idea. Allow your guests to sip in style with this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stylemepretty.com\/living\/2013\/12\/31\/ginger-prosecco-cocktail\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ginger &amp; prosecco cocktail recipe<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8212; adorned with cotton candy!<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9374\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9374\" style=\"width: 375px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9374 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Cotton_Candy_Prosecco.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Style Me Pretty | Photographer: Freutcake\" width=\"375\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Cotton_Candy_Prosecco.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Cotton_Candy_Prosecco-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9374\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Style Me Pretty | Photographer: Freutcake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>And most importantly\u2026 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t forget the gown! Peruse our site for your perfect match from our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/evening.azazie.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">evening dresses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> collection. With dramatic silhouettes, head-to-toe sequins, mermaid fits and more, you\u2019ll be sure to find the dress of your dreams. We also offer perfectly-matching ties for your leading gentleman.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9376 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Azazie_Enchanted_Evening.jpg\" alt=\"Azazie_Enchanted_Evening\" width=\"375\" height=\"342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Azazie_Enchanted_Evening.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Azazie_Enchanted_Evening-300x274.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><i><\/i>If you already own one of our styles, check out our tips for transforming any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/4-ways-to-style-your-azazie-bridesmaid-dress-for-fall-winter-evening-wear\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Azazie bridesmaid dress into a fall\/winter gown<\/a>\u2026 just call us your Fairy Godmothers.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to throw your own party? Be sure to include the #enchantedazazie hashtag for a chance to be featured on our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/iheartazazie\/?hl=en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> page!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here at Azazie, we love helping you look and feel beautiful during life\u2019s most magical moments. But you don\u2019t need an invitation to an extravagant ball to have a reason to wear a dress that wows. You can transform any day into a spellbinding occasion with a little bit of homemade creativity. After all, style icon Iris Apfel once said, \u201cWhen we were small children, we all played dress-up and everybody had a good time. So why stop?\u201d Our \u201cEnchanted Evening\u201d looks are all about finding the magical in the everyday. Put on that party dress and get ready to dance the night away with your crew. We\u2019ve put together a few tips to help you make the most of your own Enchanted Evening party. Make fairytale-worthy centerpieces Add a little bit of real-life fairy dust into your decor by including touches of sparkle, like these DIY gold glitter centerpieces, or tie these glitter-dipped feathers to balloons for extra flair. Give your home a glow up Turn your backyard into a whimsical oasis by stringing fairy lights between trees, or DIY lighted copper wreaths for unique decor. Incorporate sparklers for Insta-worthy photos. Don\u2019t forget a cozy firepit and blankets for colder climates! Go green If you\u2019re hosting indoors, create your own midnight garden by incorporating lots of greenery and florals into your theme. Incorporate a DIY greenery table runner or delight your guests with these fruit and herb infused ice cubes. Create beautiful (and FREE) invitations Canva is a great online site to create your own invites absolutely free! Some of our favorite Enchanted Evening templates include a dreamy blue leaf design, a black and gold art deco pattern and an ethereal floral design. Mix it up with cocktails that sparkle Champagne is always a good idea. Allow your guests to sip in style with this ginger &amp; prosecco cocktail recipe &#8212; adorned with cotton candy! And most importantly\u2026 Don\u2019t forget the gown! Peruse our site for your perfect match from our evening dresses collection. With dramatic silhouettes, head-to-toe sequins, mermaid fits and more, you\u2019ll be sure to find the dress of your dreams. We also offer perfectly-matching ties for your leading gentleman. If you already own one of our styles, check out our tips for transforming any Azazie bridesmaid dress into a fall\/winter gown\u2026 just call us your Fairy Godmothers. Ready to throw your own party? Be sure to include the #enchantedazazie hashtag for a chance to be featured on our Instagram page! &nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[11],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9366"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9366"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9366\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14232,"href":"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9366\/revisions\/14232"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9366"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9366"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.azazie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9366"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}