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67 Swanky Cocktail Party Necessities

From DIY Punchy Party Balloons to Classy Cooler Platters

— June 30, 2013 — Eco
'Tis the time of year to host a party and if you want it to be a sophisticated gathering, you need to incorporate some of these swanky cocktail party necessities. These small details will make your party dazzle with charm. Guests love to feel like they are getting a special treatment and when you host a themed party that has been meticulously planned, you wont disappoint.

These cocktail party necessities will cover all the areas you need to look after in order to host a successful party. From cultural copper shot glasses to glam cocktail party editorials, incorporate these necessities into your party planning and you can be confident that your gathering will be a success. Just make sure you have enough champagne to go around.
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Multifunctional Heat-Proof Place Mats
Multifunctional Heat-Proof Place Mats
Micro Easy Grab Saves You From Pain in the Kitchen
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Instructive Tuxedo Applications
Instructive Tuxedo Applications
The Mr. Porter 'The Tux Revival' Tool Showcases Suit Styles
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Stylish Stiletto Drink Surfaces
Stylish Stiletto Drink Surfaces
The Louboutin Grey Goose Cocktail Bar is for Fashionable Sippers
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Civilized Avian Feasts
Civilized Avian Feasts
Birds Banquet Serves Up a Decorative Spread to Feed the Icelandic Crossbill
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Tiny Tarot Card Necklaces
Tiny Tarot Card Necklaces
These Tarot Card Pendants Feature a Mini Deck of Fortune Teller Cards
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Bold Buttery Bites
Bold Buttery Bites
These Chicken Pot Pie Poppers are a Petite Remix of the Classic
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Cold Cut Coasters
Cold Cut Coasters
Artist Chen Chen Creates Log-Based Meat-Like Coasters Through Deconstruction
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Wolf-Wearing Casanova Ads
Wolf-Wearing Casanova Ads
The Old Spice Irresistible Ad is as Seductive as It is Funny
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Beer-Displaying Boxes
Beer-Displaying Boxes
The Brew-K is a Clever Way to Gift Your Alcoholic Beverages
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Incandescent Party Cups
Incandescent Party Cups
The Frosted LED Martnini Glass Makes Mixed Beverages More Exciting
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Fresh Produce-Preserving Seals
Fresh Produce-Preserving Seals
Food Huggers are Simply Adorable Kitchen Tools for Preserving Food
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Handy Graspable Dishes
Handy Graspable Dishes
The Holdaplate Makes it Possible to Clutch Food and Drink in One Hand
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Eerie Cadaverous Lighting
Eerie Cadaverous Lighting
This Lifesized Skull Lamp Amps the Spookiness in Halloween Decor
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Cheesy Drink Accessories
Cheesy Drink Accessories
“Don't Move My Cheese” Prevents Cocktail Party Mix-Ups
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Cultural Copper Shot Glasses
Cultural Copper Shot Glasses
These Shooters Were Inspired by a Moscow Tradition for Drinking
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Cookie-Infused Campfire Squares
Cookie-Infused Campfire Squares
This ‘Averie Cooks’ S’mores Bar is Perfect with
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Rosy Sweet Dips
Rosy Sweet Dips
The Red Velvet Cheese Ball is a Sugary Update of the Cocktail Party Classic
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Novel-Inspired iPad Handbags
Novel-Inspired iPad Handbags
The Goodluckgoods 'Clutch on You' Combines Technology & Classic Texts
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Sparkling Solid Scents
Sparkling Solid Scents
The Geoffrey Young x Joya Studio Perfume Jewelry is Two-in-One
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Classy Cooler Platters
Classy Cooler Platters
Champagne Dish by EUN Design Serves Up the Perfect Plate of Apps & Booze
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Mood-Inspired Pantyhose
Mood-Inspired Pantyhose
The Happy/Unhappy Knee Tights by ASOS Feature Two Distinct Faces
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Sound-Producing Cups
Sound-Producing Cups
The Musical Glasses from 'Luna & Curious' Turns Wine into Instruments
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Printable Delectable Decorations
Printable Delectable Decorations
The 'Barnyard Cupcake Toppers' are a Convenient Design
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Color-Divided Decorations
Color-Divided Decorations
These Marusa Balloons Feature Two Colors on One Buoyant Balloon
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Finger Food Cookers
Finger Food Cookers
The Pigs in a Blanket Maker Whips Up Hors d'oeuvre in No Time Flat
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Elegant Embellished Ensembles
Elegant Embellished Ensembles
The Maxime Simoens Spring 2012 Couture Collection is a Smash Hit
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Swanky Sentimental Timepieces
Swanky Sentimental Timepieces
The Rolex Milgauss 'I Love You' Edition is an Amorous Accessory
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Single-Serving Liquor Packaging
Single-Serving Liquor Packaging
These Stack Wines are a Perfect Way to Transport and Taste Vino
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Delicate Glass-Blown Lights
Delicate Glass-Blown Lights
These Lasvit Lights are Colorful Creations
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Shimmering Backdrop Shoots
Shimmering Backdrop Shoots
Julia Galdo's FOAM 'Tinsel Town' Editorial is Vibrantly Celebratory
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Festively Monogramed Pinatas
Festively Monogramed Pinatas
These Vibrant DIY Party Accessories are Easy-to-Make
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Collage Cuisine Campaigns
Collage Cuisine Campaigns
Indulge in Artistic Meals with the Shangri-La Hotel Singapore Ads
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Gel Core Serving Platters
Gel Core Serving Platters
Thermal Tray Keeps Treats at the Proper Temperature
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DIY Banana Split Cheesecake
DIY Banana Split Cheesecake
These Party Desserts Require No Baking and Will Satisfy a Sweet Tooth
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Swanky Gatsby Character Guides
Swanky Gatsby Character Guides
The Great Gatsby Character Infographic is Helpful and Convenient
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Refined Rustic Accessories
Refined Rustic Accessories
The Guns Germs $teal F/W 2011 Line Puts a Twist on the Monocle
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Simple Single Cup Java
Simple Single Cup Java
Caffe Borsa Hand Drip Coffee Offers an Easy Way to Brew On-the-Go
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Avian Apparition Portraits
Avian Apparition Portraits
Artist Meghan Howland Infuses Her Haunting Paintings with Flighty Birds
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Party Decoration Accessories
Party Decoration Accessories
Hamish Munro's Balloon Bubble Necklace is Colorfully Eco-Friendly
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LED Cocktail Frocks
LED Cocktail Frocks
Selfridges Sells the 'K Dress' by CuteCircuit to Make You Shine
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Couture Journalist Handbags
Couture Journalist Handbags
The Jill Sander Diary Bag is for the Creative Classy Woman
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Cocktail Party Cutlery
Cocktail Party Cutlery
Finger Food Spoons Let You Elegantly Enjoy Snacks
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Lighter Cuff Links
Lighter Cuff Links
Torch Powered Tuxedo Gear is a Spark of Innovation
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Grown-Up Coolers
Grown-Up Coolers
The World Globe Liquor Dispenser is for Well-Traveled Drinkers
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Keyboard Tuxedos
Keyboard Tuxedos
Reboot the Life Back into a Party With the Computer Keys Jacket
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Colorfully Striped DIY Cloths
Colorfully Striped DIY Cloths
These Easy-to-Make Tablecloths are Perfect for Summertime Parties
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Personified Chocolate Commercials
Personified Chocolate Commercials
In this M&M's Commercial the Brown M&M Sets Up the Red M&M
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DIY Punchy Party Balloons
DIY Punchy Party Balloons
This DIY Project Makes Two-Toned Party Balloons For Any Occasion
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Humongous Cityscaping Jewelry
Humongous Cityscaping Jewelry
Andre Lima S/S 2011 Collection Hones in on Architectural Design
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Palatial Bouyant Abodes
Palatial Bouyant Abodes
The 'Ome Floating Island Homes are Exclusive Unsinkable Seclusions
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Sophisticated Flamboyant Menswear
Sophisticated Flamboyant Menswear
The Mark Jacobs Spring 2014 Menswear Collection is Poised
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Popped Bottle Purses
Popped Bottle Purses
Bottletop Handbags Use Recycled Soda Lids to Create Swanky Goods
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Feathered Fall Fashion
Feathered Fall Fashion
Avian Influences Are Aflutter for Ralph Lauren F/W ‘09
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Decorative Handcrafted Wall Hangings
Decorative Handcrafted Wall Hangings
Domestic Daddy's 'Homemade Party Decorations' Are Festive
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Multi-Use Kitchen Equipment
Multi-Use Kitchen Equipment
The Ventu Serving Bowl Drains and Delivers in One Simple Design
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Glam Cocktail Party Editorials
Glam Cocktail Party Editorials
Have a Girl's Night Out With the Vogue Spain April 2011 Issue
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Tropical Tissue Blossoms
Tropical Tissue Blossoms
These Aunt Peaches DIY Fiesta Flowers Will Add an Exotic Twist to Decor
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Batter-Topped Confections
Batter-Topped Confections
These Monster Cookie Dough Cupcakes Will Delight Your Inner Child
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Snow Cone Party Decorations
Snow Cone Party Decorations
The ‘Creature Comforts’ Garland is Incredibly Surreal
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Papercraft Tropical Plants
Papercraft Tropical Plants
'Monstera' by People Too are Cute Little Monsters
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Swanky Masculine Bracelets
Swanky Masculine Bracelets
Mr Porter Jewelry Enhances the Macho Man Appeal
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Epicurean Potato Chips
Epicurean Potato Chips
Luxirare Creates Crisps with Prosciutto, Vanilla & Cilantro
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Sequin Winter Shoes
Sequin Winter Shoes
These Ugg Classic Short Sparkle Boots Add Glitter and Shine This Season
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Spiderweb Gowns
Spiderweb Gowns
The DSquared Back Skeleton Dress Puts a Glamorous Spin on a Scary Look
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DIY Ice Cream Banners  
DIY Ice Cream Banners  
These Ice Cream Garlands are the Cutest DIY Party Decorations Ever
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Delicate Paper Party Decor
Delicate Paper Party Decor
These New Year’s Garlands Add an Elegant Touch to Festive Decorat
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Glowing Bubble Lights
Glowing Bubble Lights
Omer Arbel Office Creates Elegant Hanging Lightbulbs
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