party styling - girlie wine + dine soiree

When a client asked me to help style a get together she was throwing for her friends, I was ecstatic! I normally style interiors, but I have also done a few parties and created many inspiration/mood boards to help people come up with a vision for their event.
One of my favorite parts about party styling is that clients are usually much more willing to step outside of the box and take risks - both with color and theme than in their home.  The options are limitless - let the fun begin!
After going through a few different ideas, we narrowed the theme down to Girlie Wine + Dine Soiree.

Girlie Wine + Dine Soiree - the details

Who - fun, sometimes glamorous, group of girlfriends

What - wine + dinner party to catch up, have fun and enjoy the night

Where - client's house

Why - does there need to be a reason to throw a party with your friends

When - soon!

Colors - gold + polka dots

Here's a peek at the initial ideas.

round polka dot bowl - kate spade / bowls - west elm / dinner plate - williams-sonoma 

ticker tape tidbit plates - kate spade / gold flatware - west elm / wine decanter - williams-sonoma

wine decanter - williams-sonoma / wine goblet - katespade / placemat - bloomingdales

vase - kate spade / peonies - malaysia online florist

What do you think? 

Do you like styling parties?  I would love to hear/see some ideas!