| Actually, choosing a theme for a party is usually the | | | | course the centerpiece should, if possible, consist of |
| hardest step. Once chosen, it guides all of the party | | | | real sunflowers. Talk to your florist or supermarket |
| planning steps. See below how easy it is to plan a | | | | floral department about securing the necessary |
| sunflower party! | | | | flowers for your party. Tie an over-sized organza or |
| Invitations: The starting point for any party is sending | | | | satin yellow ribbon around the vase for a dressed up |
| out invitations. And if you send out Sunflower | | | | look. |
| themed invitations your guests will know immediately | | | | As for paper goods, you can always use yellow |
| that the beautiful, happy plant is going to play a key | | | | plates, napkins and utensils for a cheery look. Or |
| role at your party. To find the perfect invitations (or | | | | perform a search on "Sunflower Paper Goods" to see |
| wonderful ideas for invitations) go to Google.com | | | | what is available. has beautiful sunflower plates and |
| Images and type in the term "sunflower invitations". | | | | napkins. |
| Decor: Decorations, centerpieces and paper goods all | | | | Cake and/or Cupcakes: Of course the cake and/or |
| make up 'décor'. Decorations can include yellow and | | | | cupcakes should be decorated with sunflowers! Once |
| brown streamers, balloon bouquets, hanging lanterns | | | | again turn to Google Images for wonderful inspiration. |
| and other such items. You can also purchase faux | | | | Print out the decorated cakes and cupcakes you like |
| sunflowers at craft stores or silk flower shops and | | | | best and take them to your bakery to see if they |
| incorporate them throughout the room or location. Of | | | | can replicate them for you. |