 |
|
|
|
 |
 |
 |
|
 |
Fiona Leahy – the events maestro behind celebrations for Louis Vuitton and Dita Von Teese gives us her top tips in the art of party throwing.
Mixing visual decadence and a bespoke approach to planning with slick production, party and events planner Fiona Leahy has put together everything from intimate dinners to grand-scale occasions for clients that include Louis Vuitton, Garrard, Harvey Nichols, Matthew Williamson, Christian Louboutin,
Dita VonTeese, and Mark Ronson.
FIND OUT MORE... |
 |
|
 |
 |
 |
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
 |
 |
|
 |
Honestly Christmas gets so booked up for people I would give as much notice as possible. A month minimum. I know this from experience as my birthday is in December so I'm constantly up against work parties. I send out Save the Dates in September for December! |
|
 |
|
 |
If you're not entertaining at home then be
sure to find a really great location. |
 |
|
 |
|
 |
Figure out a date that the essential people in your life can make and then send out the save the date cards. |
 |
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
 |
 |
|
 |
Stating a dress code isn't necessary but it helps - I think around Christmas people tend to dress up anyway, but if you want to nudge people in a certain direction and make your party more visually memorable, a dress code can do that. |
 |
|
 |
 |
 |
|
 |
This is a major factor for me, so securing a friend or DJ who can keep everyone dancing is an absolute must. Otherwise, a killer i-pod is invaluable… don't leave music as an afterthought or last minute, it's the magic ingredient! |
 |
|
 |
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
 |
Full on festive with lots of pine and green with flickering red candles and mistletoe is always a great choice. |
 |
|
 |
|
 |
Currently for seasonal parties I love a metallic silver or gold theme -glitzy and somehow festive but contemporary. Shimmery curtains, baubles and tinsel used en masse become an installation rather than simply decorations! |
 |
|
 |
 |
|
| Now I love Mince Pies but I particularly love Mince Pie Pops, which are a great interpretation of the cake pop and make the mince pie more party edible. |
|
 |
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
 |
Gold trolleys are a great party feature, and you can have curated trollies - a Bloody Mary trolley for example, or a Martini trolley with all the essentials on it, and guests can mix their own cocktails. |
 |
|
 |
|
 |
Tradition is being very much embraced right now, I like Egg Nog but only in a small amount, which is why I would suggest serving it from from eggs with a mini straw. Very novel! |
 |
|
 |
|
 |
At Christmas Time I like drinks with body and warmth - like bourbon and whiskey. Infusions are great at this time of year too, but there's nothing like Patron coffee shots to get the party going! |
 |
|
 |
|
|