Truman Capote set the bar on November 28, 1966 when he hosted his Black and White Ball in the Grand Ballroom of the Plaza Hotel in New York City. What more creative and fun way to celebrate the holidays by hosting your own Black and White party!
Invitations
Start at the beginning with eye catching invitations.
- Be creative by using black & white polk-a-dots, zebra stripe, or bow-ties designs.
- Use fun quotes like Carpe Noctem.
- Stress the dress code-Black and/or White.
Drinks & Cocktails
Have a signature cocktail.
- Black & White Champagne Bar – Serve Blanc de Blanc & Blanc de Noir sparkling wines with white rock candy swizzlers or white or black gummy bears to drop into the glasses.
- Small shot glass size of White Russian cocktails
Music
Always sets the mood!
- Songs with black or white in the title.
- See the Wildcatter’s Black & White Party Playlist here.
Activities
Fun activities elevate your party to the next level.
- Black & White Gift Exchange – trust us, people will be creative.
- Charades – act out words like panda, dice, piano keys, soccer ball, penguin & more.
Appetizers
Greet guest with your signature cocktail & small bites while guests arrive.
- Crostini with goat or cream cheese topped with caviar.
- Black bean hummus topped with sour cream & small black chip.
- Small white potato bites topped with black truffle sour cream & fresh cracked pepper.
- Black or white truffle potato chips.
Main Meal
Wow them!
- Scallops with a dollop of white pepper cream.
- Potato chowder soup with black pepper.
- Black & White striped bow-tie pasta with truffle cream sauce.
- Chicken with white asparagus & black (purple) potatoes.
Desserts
Go for fun, whimsical & nostalgic
- Root beer floats.
- Chocolate-chip cookies with milk.
- Black & white candy bar.
Decorations
Keep the theme going…
- Black & white Christmas trees
- Black & white ornaments
- Black & white, polk-a-dot, solid, zebra balloons
- Black & white candles
- Black & white paper lanterns
- Black & white dishes