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Cinco de Mayo Party

April 20, 2018~ Cinco de Mayo, Cocktails, Parties & entertaining, tablescape

The crowning glory of this weeks’ Cinco de Mayo preparations (and celebrations) is this party. I brought together all the elements I’ve been sharing all week, and now we get to party! If you’re not going to – or hosting – a Cinco de Mayo Party you need to re-evaluate your friendship circle because DAYUM.

also, a quick side note, Cinco de Mayo is not really a thing in Mexico. It’s technically the celebratory commemoration of a military victory over the french. It’s mainly a north american construct aka an excuse for a party, and I’m OK with that. I just wanted to contextualize it for you in case you were unsure.

Grab my DIY Bougie Pinata tutorial // my DIY Ombre Margarita Glasses // and my Cinco de Mayo Party Box 

Those are all Cinco de Mayo Party essentials – so if you haven’t been following along week, you better step-up your game! While you’re at it, grab my recipe for my spicy pomegranate margarita .

FULL SHOPABLE LIST AT THE BOTTOM

A Cinco de Mayo Party - from start to finish - to help you get the party started! Come see what I made and bought, for this colourful fiesta. Hint: lots of mini pinatas, colourful paper picado, and cocktails. Now, where's my margarita?

A Cinco de Mayo Party - from start to finish - to help you get the party started! Come see what I made and bought, for this colourful fiesta. Hint: lots of mini pinatas, colourful paper picado, and cocktails. Now, where's my margarita?

A Cinco de Mayo Party - from start to finish - to help you get the party started! Come see what I made and bought, for this colourful fiesta. Hint: lots of mini pinatas, colourful paper picado, and cocktails. Now, where's my margarita?

To put my Cinco de Mayo Party together, I essentially put everything in the party box, and then un-loaded it when I was ready to set-up. I am so happy with the explosion of colour and texture. Between all the cute mini party favors from Lula Floral Designs, and everything I handmade, you won’t find a more authentic party than this! *except maybe with actual Mexican food.

The tablescape is full of bright and colourful blooms, and some very simple apps aka chips and salsa. Because if this was the actual night of, I’d have made a reservation at the place in town #Iknowmystrengths #andmyweaknesses

In case you had any doubts about my DIY Ombre Margarita Glasses, as you can see they are indeed fabulous, and exactly what this party called for.

A Cinco de Mayo Party - from start to finish - to help you get the party started! Come see what I made and bought, for this colourful fiesta. Hint: lots of mini pinatas, colourful paper picado, and cocktails. Now, where's my margarita?

A Cinco de Mayo Party - from start to finish - to help you get the party started! Come see what I made and bought, for this colourful fiesta. Hint: lots of mini pinatas, colourful paper picado, and cocktails. Now, where's my margarita?

A Cinco de Mayo Party - from start to finish - to help you get the party started! Come see what I made and bought, for this colourful fiesta. Hint: lots of mini pinatas, colourful paper picado, and cocktails. Now, where's my margarita?

A Cinco de Mayo Party - from start to finish - to help you get the party started! Come see what I made and bought, for this colourful fiesta. Hint: lots of mini pinatas, colourful paper picado, and cocktails. Now, where's my margarita?

A Cinco de Mayo Party - from start to finish - to help you get the party started! Come see what I made and bought, for this colourful fiesta. Hint: lots of mini pinatas, colourful paper picado, and cocktails. Now, where's my margarita?

Honestly, between the mini pinatas and Miss. Vanjie my DIY Bougie Pinata, I’m not sure what I love more! Please let me know which ones you prefer in the comments below. Or don’t, it’s really up to you.

The flower plates with leaf napkins is pretty much the greatest combo ever, and I am so surprised that no one else thought of it first. I snagged the set at Homesense and am loving how they look at the Party. You may also recognize my Color Blocked Planters, that’s a DIY that keeps on giving.

A Cinco de Mayo Party - from start to finish - to help you get the party started! Come see what I made and bought, for this colourful fiesta. Hint: lots of mini pinatas, colourful paper picado, and cocktails. Now, where's my margarita?

A Cinco de Mayo Party - from start to finish - to help you get the party started! Come see what I made and bought, for this colourful fiesta. Hint: lots of mini pinatas, colourful paper picado, and cocktails. Now, where's my margarita? A Cinco de Mayo Party - from start to finish - to help you get the party started! Come see what I made and bought, for this colourful fiesta. Hint: lots of mini pinatas, colourful paper picado, and cocktails. Now, where's my margarita?

A Cinco de Mayo Party - from start to finish - to help you get the party started! Come see what I made and bought, for this colourful fiesta. Hint: lots of mini pinatas, colourful paper picado, and cocktails. Now, where's my margarita?

A Cinco de Mayo Party - from start to finish - to help you get the party started! Come see what I made and bought, for this colourful fiesta. Hint: lots of mini pinatas, colourful paper picado, and cocktails. Now, where's my margarita?

A Cinco de Mayo Party - from start to finish - to help you get the party started! Come see what I made and bought, for this colourful fiesta. Hint: lots of mini pinatas, colourful paper picado, and cocktails. Now, where's my margarita?

A Cinco de Mayo Party - from start to finish - to help you get the party started! Come see what I made and bought, for this colourful fiesta. Hint: lots of mini pinatas, colourful paper picado, and cocktails. Now, where's my margarita?

A Cinco de Mayo Party - from start to finish - to help you get the party started! Come see what I made and bought, for this colourful fiesta. Hint: lots of mini pinatas, colourful paper picado, and cocktails. Now, where's my margarita?

A Cinco de Mayo Party - from start to finish - to help you get the party started! Come see what I made and bought, for this colourful fiesta. Hint: lots of mini pinatas, colourful paper picado, and cocktails. Now, where's my margarita?

A Cinco de Mayo Party - from start to finish - to help you get the party started! Come see what I made and bought, for this colourful fiesta. Hint: lots of mini pinatas, colourful paper picado, and cocktails. Now, where's my margarita?

Shopable list for your Cinco de Mayo Party

  • Mini Donkey Pinata 
  • Mini Tequila Bottle Pinata
  • Miss Vanjie the bougie pinata
  • Cinco de Mayo Party Box
  • Papel Picado Straws
  • Cactus Candles
  • Colour Blocked Planters
  • Daisy Planters
  • Party Fans
  • Tinsel Chandelier from the Martha Stewart Collection at Michaels
  • Ribbon Trim Napkins

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  1. Michele says

    April 21, 2018 at 12:45 pm

    So, so cute—and wonderfully, colorfully happy!!

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    • Ariel says

      May 7, 2018 at 8:17 pm

      thank you Michele! <3

      Reply

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    March 19, 2019 at 5:56 am

    […] of things for Cinco de Mayo last year, including a party in a box, ombre margarita glasses, and threw a big party. You know what I wish I had done more of? Enjoying a good marg. I’m taking care of that this […]

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