If you’re planning a Christmas party and want a little extra as far as decorations go, keep reading! Here are easy & festive Christmas party decorating ideas that will take your party over the top!
Christmas Party Decorations: That Little Extra
More than any time of year, Christmas itself makes party decorating pretty easy. If your house is at all decorated for Christmas, you’ve won most of the decoration battle!
However, you might want or need to add a little more to the food table or some other place to pretty it up a little.
For example, including a pretty Christmas tiered tray or some simple Christmas DIYs can be just what your party space needs!
If you generally don’t decorate a lot for Christmas – or if you just want to add a little extra – check out these fabulous Christmas party decorating ideas below!
(And if you need some help with Christmas decorating, take a look here! And look here if you’re decorating for Christmas on a budget!)
15+ Christmas Decoration Ideas to Bring Good Cheer to Your Party
Glittering Snowflake and Monogrammed Rock Crafts
This is a super sweet idea if you're looking to decorate a table or create personalized place settings for your party!
DIY Wood Bead Ornaments
These bead ornaments would look so fun on a Christmas table next to a place setting or used to decorate doorways or windows!
Garden Bowl Centerpiece
If you love a cozy, rustic feel for your party, you can create these simple candle displays with a few items inside a mason jar or garden bowl (from Dollar Tree!). Gorgeous ambiance for just a few dollars.
DIY 3D Christmas Star
This is such a fun and festive idea! I can see these hanging from the ceiling or over a window pane or doorway! Easily customizable to your Christmas party color scheme!
White Christmas Paper Party Decorations
If you love all the white paper decorations for your own winter wonderland, you'll love this one! All of these gorgeous decorations - paper chains, lanterns, snowflakes and more were made from just ONE ream of paper! Love, love, love this idea! It's absolutely magical!
Paper Bag Snowflakes and Stars
One of my favorite DIYs! If you want a classy, minimalist feel for your party, these decorations are cozy and classy!
Craft Stick Snowflakes
If you like the idea of snowflakes but paper isn't your thing, how about trying this DIY made with craft sticks? Yup - just popsicle sticks alone created this gorgeous piece of Christmas party decor! What a stunning effect!
Ceiling Ornaments
Hanging ornaments from the ceiling over a food or dining table is so fun and festive! A coordinated set of ornaments are super-inexpensive and the result is absolutely stunning! Ornaments also look fun and festive hanging from a chandelier (pic of that inside this post as well!).
DIY Jingle Bell Balloons
Can you believe these are balloons! Such a festive idea that is sure to bring a 'wow!' from every guest!
Food Table Backdrop
Dress up a plain wall and make a gorgeous festive backdrop! This works wonderfully using some curtains, sheer panels or even tablecloths along with a banner and ornaments or even balloons! Let the creative juices flow!
Candy Cane Card Holders
This is such a simple DIY but gives that little extra touch! Use these candy cane holders at place settings or for identifying snacks and treats at your food tables!
Easy Ice Wine Cooler
Now isn't this just gorgeous!!! This is an absolutely stunning and functional decor piece for your party that shows you went just a little bit extra!
Holiday Scarf as a Table Runner
Here's an idea that you can use for a sit down dinner or a buffet style party - change up a traditional table cloth or runner with a festive winter scarf! This adds just a little bit extra cozy to your party decor!
Hanging Fairy Lights Curtain
Hanging white lights always make a dramatic effect! Include Christmas wreaths or hanging ornaments for a truly dramatic and cozy effect.
Winter Mitten Garland
This is such a cozy winter decoration idea for a Christmas party! Simple to create with a few pairs of winter mittens, greens, and pine cones! But it' creates such a warm and inviting atmosphere!
Dried Orange Slices
I've used dried orange slices in a number of ways - as part of table garland, in a decorative bowl with greens, hanging from a mantel or a window, in a wreath, as table scatter... there are endless ways to use dried oranges, and they ALWAYS get a fantastic reaction from people who see them!
Other Inspiration for Your Christmas Party
If you need other ideas to get your party rolling, be SURE to look here!
For Christmas-themed party foods, favors, and games/activities/themes, take a look here!
For a sit-down dinner, check out 35+ Classy {& Cozy!} Christmas Tablescapes for All the Holiday Feels
And for a family-friendly Christmas gathering where kids and/or pregnant mamas will be attending, be sure to see 30 Delicious Christmas Party Mocktails and Non-Alcoholic Drinks
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