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    Throw a Twilight-Themed Party

    By Woman's Day Staff

    The next installment of the film series doesn't hit theaters until fall 2012, but Twilight fever is far from cooling down. Invite neighbors over at nightfall for a grownup Halloween party with aThrow a Twilight-Themed Party Throw a Twilight-Themed Party vampire vibe.

    Invitations
    Promise a bloody good time by splattering white cards with red nail polish, says Jennifer Sbranti, who writes the entertaining blog HostesswiththeMostess.com.

    Centerpiece
    Arrange branches vertically around a glass cylinder and wrap with twine, says Sabrina Soto, host of HGTV's Halloween Block Party 2010, airing October 16. Add dry ice (go to DryIceDirectory.com to find it) for the foggy feel of Forks, Washington, the setting of the story.

    Or try creating an eye-catching Halloween arrangement using branches from your backyard.

    Table Settings
    Place a black charger under a plain white dish and finish with a red satin napkin, says Sbranti.

    Place Cards
    Cut small slits in the tops of red apples and slip in paper cutouts with guests' names.

    Decor
    Cover chair backs with black pillowcases and secure with red ribbon, says Soto.

    Dinner Drinks
    Serve Vampire brand wines and nonalcoholic Apple Beer, or try our Blueberry Pomegranate Martinis.

    Recipes
    Let the Edward-vs.-Jacob debate heat up over these delicious hors d'oeuvres and desserts.

    Melting Camembert Recipe

    Spinach Dip Recipe

    Roasted Vegetables with Rosemary Recipe

    Roasted Herb Fillet of Beef with Horseradish Sauce Recipe

    Log Cake Recipe

    Candy Apples Recipe

    Original article appeared on WomansDay.com

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