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Nine Staples for a White Party

June 20, 2014
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We're suckers for a monochromatic palette, so when summer rolls around, we look forward to an elegant all-white party. Here are our favorite menu and decor ideas to help you pull together this classic warm-weather fete.
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White Menu

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The dishes on this menu fit right in with the all-white theme, but make no mistake: They're vibrant in flavor.

Clockwise from top left:

Get the Potato Cutouts Piped with Tangy Horseradish Creme Fraiche Recipe

Get the Lemony Whitefish-Puree-and-Celery Tea Sandwiches Recipe

Get the Celery-Root Soup Flavored with White Wine and Thyme Recipe

Get the Parmesan Polenta with Sauteed Cremini Mushrooms Recipe

Get the Vegetarian Summer Rolls with a Citrus Rice-Wine Vinegar Dipping Sauce Recipe

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Whiteware

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Set the table at your party with our classic Kensington whiteware from Macy's.

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The Clear Choice

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Not just any cocktail will do for a white party. Serve up these classic vodka Gibsons with a white cocktail onion for a garnish to fit the theme.

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White Fruit Centerpiece

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Using a white cake stand and a few simple steps, you can create this white fruit centerpiece.

How to Make the White Fruits Centerpiece

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Serving Made Easy

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Our white diamond-pierced cake stands from Macy's make the perfect platter for serving food on a buffet, or for use as a stand for centerpieces.

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In Full Bloom

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For an extra-special touch for any table, arrange white hydrangeas and clematis in white vases. Use them as centerpieces or as decorations on buffet or dessert tables.

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A Classic Cake with a Twist

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At the end of your meal, wow a crowd by serving this raspberry white cake with beautiful meringue frosting and large coconut flakes.

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White Serving Pieces

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To carry the white theme throughout the party, use as many white elements as you can; that includes servingware like these white-handled cake servers from Macy's.

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White Treats

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End the evening on a high note with treats to match the color palette. Clockwise from top left: white-chocolate candy, white rock candy, truffles, chocolate-filled heart-shaped dragees, marshmallows, and candied coconut.

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