After dark
“Nothing says party more than the disco ball,” says Clare Harris, managing director at Talking Tables. “A celebratory classic since the Seventies, the disco ball has come of age, featuring on paper plates as well as disco ball-shaped cups.
“Glittering foil curtains (gold or silver, £8.49) are another party classic that have made a comeback, creating the perfect Instagram-worthy backdrop for your party pics.
“Frankly, cocktail parties are not the time to be a minimalist – layer up your bar and table with gold foil straws, party poppers and photo booth props, then bring the look up-to-date with a plug-in neon light or light box to show guests
Rice DK disco ball, silver, large, £28, from
Printer & Tailor exactly what to expect from their evening.” TIP: Don’t forget to organise games – they’re a great way to break the ice. Talking Tables has Prosecco Pong (£14.99) where players attempt to throw ping pong balls into glasses of Prosecco, and opponents must drink the contents of any glass in which a ball lands..