Cocktail party decorations should be extremely stylish and require loads of zing to look sophisticated. However, it is not that difficult to get that ambience for a cocktail party. To keep yourself focused on one track, choose a theme for your party decoration. It could be something as simple as a color combination like classic black and white. Though it sounds ordinary, the sharp contrast between the two colors can lend a very sophisticated touch to your cocktail party décor. For further cocktail party decoration ideas, read on.

* In case the cocktail party is at your home, go for a relaxed ambience. Select your table linen in soft pastel shades, put up a floral centerpiece, light some candles, play soft music in the background, set the bar and you are ready to rock! Make comfortable arrangement for sitting. Spread rugs on the floor and arrange lots of cushions.
* For a soft ambience, go for lava lamps. Cocktail parties are incomplete without lava lamps. Alternatively, light some candles here and there to give a mystic look to the place. Dim the lights and if you want, you can arrange a small bar right in the center of the room. It makes a larger-than-life centerpiece!
* Have at least 3-4 types of drinks for your guests. This means you should have a good stock of wines, hard liquor, juices and soda. Have a huge stock of ice for your guests. You will need them for drinks and to cool champagne and liquor bottles. Finger foods are the best bet for your party.
* If you plan to have more than 20 people for your party, it would be a good idea to hire a bartender and a caterer for your party. That way, you can also relax and not worry about food and drinks being served properly or not.
* Do not keep decorations for the last minute. Make sure you finish 95% of the decorations 2 days before the party. You wouldn't want to rush to the store at the last minute searching for streamers and buntings. Stick to your theme and keep the decorations minimal yet elegant. If you are hosting the party in a bar, tell them your requirements and give them a budget. Most importantly, keep the décor comfortable yet stylish.