Whether you are planning an indoor or outdoor party, you should consider using mason jars to spruce up your next event. Although there are hundreds of ways to use these old-time favorites, we have narrowed down our list to the top five creative ways to use mason jars at any party.
IDEA #1 – Serve Drinks in Mason Jars Instead of Traditional Glasses
One of the most creative ways to spruce up your next party is to serve your guests non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages in mason jars instead of traditional glasses and beer mugs. Over the past several years, many people have started serving beverages and drinks in mason jars to their guests. Mason jars make great party glasses because they are oversized, can be filled with any drink and go great with any party decor.
IDEA #2 – Use Mason Jars as Elegant Centerpieces on Some or All of Your Tables
Another creative way to put mason jars to use at your next party is to use them as elegant centerpieces on some or all of your tables. Whether you choose to fill them with flowers, a candle or a small ornament, mason jars are the perfect centerpiece because they can be filled with pretty much anything. In addition, mason jars are also great centerpieces because they can be purchased in different sizes for variation.
IDEA #3 – Use Mason Jars as Place Card or Table Card Holders
One other great and creative way to put mason jars to use at your next event is to use these old-time favorites as place card or table card holders. Whether you decide to affix your guests names with a hang tag, label or insert a traditional place card holder or table card holder inside a mason jar, there are so many ways you can use these jars to spruce up your next event.
IDEA #4 – Fill Mason Jars With Appetizers, Spreads, Utensils and Napkins
We talked with Just Artifacts about a few of their ideas on using mason jars, and they said, “To spruce up your party, you may also want to consider placing different mason jars at tables or serving stations filled with appetizers, candy, spreads, utensils and napkins. Whether you choose to place mason jars on each table where guests will be seated or at serving stations, your guests will love that you have chosen to use these jars.”
To use mason jars for appetizers and spread, simply fill different size jars with different types of appetizers, spreads or sweets along with a large serving spoon or prong. For an added touch, you can also use these jars to hold to utensils that have been pre-wrapped in napkins or line up separate jars for spoons, forks, knives and rolled up napkins.
IDEA #5 – Give Your Guests Mason Jars Filled With a Keepsake
If you are looking for creative ways to spruce up your party, then you should think about using mason jars as party favors. Mason jars in and of themselves make great gifts, but filling these jars with a keepsake will make them extra special. Whether you choose to include a candle, candy, marbles, cookies, a small picture or something else, your guests will confirm that mason jars make the perfect party favors.
No matter how you decide to use mason jars at your next party, you will be glad you decided to spruce up your event with these old-time favorites.
