You guys — in the U.S., June marks the biggest rainbow-flag-flying month of the year. It’s Pride! And whether you’re watching the parade in your city or having your own fete of freedom, the technicolor dream is alive. We’ve got some of our favorite ways to rock the rainbow, from floral arrangements, to stylish accessories, paper garlands, a few sprinkles and some colorful recipes. Happy Pride, y’all!
1. Clouds of Buttercream: First things first — a show stopper. Deck out your party with a pretty layered cake with buttercream frosting and rainbow-colored candy “brickwork” and watch them swoon. (via Catch My Party)
2. Yarn Wrapped Gifts: Super easy, but extremely cool, this DIY gift wrap will be better than a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. (via Melanie Falick Boots)
3. Rainbow Tumbler Glasses ($48): It’s time to get rid of those red party cups and boost your bar cart in a big way with this set of four tumblers with rainbow detailing.
4. Parfait Cups: Find little plastic cups at the craft store to make these adorable layered Jell-O desserts. (via Kara’s Party Ideas)
5. Rainbow Cutoff Shorts ($58): Oh ombre, you’ve done it again! Rock these cutoffs with your favorite tee or wear them with your favorite swimsuit at the beach.
6. Double Rainbow Cake: You are pretty much guaranteed to have the happiest party ever with this gorgeously cheerful double rainbow cake. (via Brit + Co)
7. Yarn Bottles: Honestly, this wouldn’t take as long as you think it might, and the effect is so pretty! We love the softer take on the rainbow colors and the fact that all the white flowers keep the tablescape colorful, but still delicate. (via The Wedding Chicks)
8. DIY Gift Boxes: Perfect for little gifts of jewelry or other tiny treats, this diamond gift box printable is free. They are so easy to make, you might even consider folding a bunch of them to make a garland. (via Lines Across)
9. Rainbow Crop Top ($14): Proudly display summer’s ultimate goal with crazy technicolor rainbow colors; wear them with high waisted shorts or jeans for a casual look.
10. Paper Heart Garland: Paper decorations are wonderful in that they are cheap and extremely versatile. After your party, simply fold them up, and keep them for next year’s celebration! (via Studio DIY)
11. Rainbow Striped Bag ($34): A cool take on the rainbow colors without getting too cheesy.
12. Rainbow Clouds: Glittery paper, fluffy white garlands and extremely colorful paper garlands come together to create one of our favorite rainbow backdrops ever. (via The Sweet Lulu Blog)
13. Floral Rainbow: What a clever idea to use two vases and fresh flowers to get the rainbow look! From purple hydrangeas to orange tulips and pink roses, this is definitely a statement piece. (via One Charming Party)
14. Rainbow Backdrop: No party is complete without a photo backdrop, and this one is about as easy as it gets: Just hang rainbow colored paper garlands from the ceiling. The umbrella is a fun touch to give the illusion of rainy days with sunny rainbow accents. (via The Wedding Chicks)
15. Rainbow Flower Wreath: This little wreath DIY is so pretty that the hardest part will be trying to decide where to hang it! (via The House That Lars Built)
16. Rainbow Statement Necklace ($26): This blingy necklace rocks those rainbow colors in a big, big way!
17. Sherbert Sweater ($109): A seriously awesome cable knit featuring a pastel rainbow print and distressed shredding for an oversized fit — style this laid-back look with a sleek pair of jeans or combat boots.
18. Rainbow Trails: Are you or any of your pals making it official over the weekend? Well looky here! It’s a wedding backdrop fit for the occasion. (via Green Wedding Shoes)
19. Technicolor Aviators ($14): See life through rainbow-colored lenses with hip sunglasses. These black aviators feature rainbow tinted lenses and UV protection. They’d look awesome with a pair of high-waisted black jeans and a white tee.
20. Rainbow Pendant ($44): Proving a rainbow can be elegant, this long pendant hangs on a gold chain, suggesting that you are in fact that treasure at the end of the rainbow?
21. Rainbow Soda Station: Here’s a fabulous party feature that adults and kids will enjoy equally. You could make your own labels or just stock up on all the colorful, old-timey sodas that are out there right now. (via Lindsay Landman Events)
22. Rainbow Swirl Vase ($14): Adding a bright pop of color no matter where you put it, this vase looks awesome by itself, or as part of a whole table setting.
23. Sprinkle Dipped: Charming for whatever you’re drinking, sprinkles are such a fun, light-hearted addition to the party. (via Hostess With The Mostess)
24. Rainbow Tapestry ($44): A woven cotton tapestry topped with an abstract graphic print in those big, bold colors we love, it’s the perfect piece for topping off your bed, wall, couch or favorite chair and makes a great beach blanket, too!
25. Floral Centerpiece: Finally, we can appreciate those unnaturally neon flowers from the grocery store! Break up a bunch of bouquets for a stunning and inexpensive array of color all the way down your table. (via The Wedding Chicks)
26. Small Rainbow Chandelier ($98): An acrylic jeweled chandelier proudly showing off every color in the rainbow for a funky, antique look.
27. Rainbow and Chevron Decor: We love how the brightly colored bouquets coordinate with the giant pouffy tissue balls hanging above the table. (via Hostess With The Mostess)
28. Rainbow Striped Arch: Go crazy with paper garlands from the dollar store with everything from triangle bunting hanging in the tress to making a colorful entrance and wrapping an arch in rainbow stripes. (via Style Me Pretty)
29. Rainbow Water Centerpiece: Just add a drop of food coloring to each glass vase to turn your water totally technicolor, all the way from red to blue. (via Papery and Cakery)
30. Rainbow Shots: Let’s be honest. It ain’t Pride without some dranks, but let’s keep them on theme, shall we? Cheers to you. (via Brit + C0)
Are you rocking a Pride party this weekend? Let us know in the comments below!
