Cinco de Mayo

No.1 Scope out your location. This rooftop boasts city skyline views, but any back patio will do!

No.2 Send invites early. Keep it simple with an e-vite or build some buzz with a fun snail mail invite.

No.3 Decorate! Upcycle Mexican food cans into succulent vases. Hang a colorful paper garland.

No.4 keep food and beverages simple. Create a self-serve taco bar station and stick to finder foods.

> COCKTAILS: Invite guests to pour tequila over scoops of lime sorbet for easy margarita mixing.

< DESSERTS: Carry the margarita inspiration over to dessert by topping cupcakes with lime slices.

< POTLUCK TACO BAR: Provide proteins and invite guests to bring their favorite toppings.

< APPETIZERS: Sprinkle guacamole with pomegranate seeds for an unexpected, sweet touch.

No.5 Prep a piñata! Fill with candy or confetti like this one from Studio Mucci. Have a camera ready!

DIY PHOTOBOOTH! Using tacky glue, adhere colorful pom-poms to an umbrella. Buy tacky glue online at ilovetocreate.com.

Photographs by Whitney Nicoson

Styled by Shelly Sazdanoff

Stationery by Idieh Design

Cupcakes by Kick Ass Kakes

Party Decor by Studio Mucci

Location: The Clarendon Hotel