Theme Parties

Who doesn't love a good party? There doesn't have to be a birthday or holiday for friends to get together and eat, drink and be merry. Make any party for a purpose by making it themed! From the...

Valentine's Day is right around the corner and I suggest we start planning for it now. Some people do not celebrate or acknowledge Valentine's Day as a Holiday, but for those of us that do, we...

If you are looking for a theme party, a redneck party is one that your guests are sure to enjoy, and one they will never forget. Redneck parties are a blast and planning one can be just as much...

Backstage passes are fun and easy to create if you are having a Hollywood or rock-star type of party. You can send your guests their passes in the invitations and they will need to present them at...

Delight your guests with party tables decorated with a tropical Caribbean theme. Whether it's for children or adults, guests will enjoy an event that gets them to interact with props and...

Why not have a Japanese sushi party to celebrate the New Year or anytime as a theme for one of your gatherings with friends? This can be lots of fun and everyone can participate. An itamae,...

Having individual place cards for your guests is a great way to make each person feel special, whether your cards simply have the guest's name, or you include graphics and colors that fit the...

Round up your friends and family members for a lively party with a country hoedown theme. Fill the space with Wild West-inspired decorations like hay bales, horseshoes and a wagon wheel to set the...

Whether you want to host a viewing party for the Olympics or want to plan an Olympic themed event for friends and family members who adore the winter or summer games, organize festivities that...

Celebrate the sunny days of summer by hosting a beach-themed party for family and friends. Whether it's a sweltering August day or a frosty day in February, evoke the feel of a breezy, warm beach...

Whether you're decorating tables for a birthday dinner honoring an avid golfer, a luncheon at a golf club or an awards banquet for a golf tournament, incorporate golf tees into the designs as a...

Party like it's 1929.

The 1930s were an era of big-band music, swing dancing, and sleek design. This period makes for a great party theme because its clothing, music, and lifestyle are all unique. Pulling a theme...

Everyone has their favorite TV shows, from classics like "The Andy Griffith Show" to the modern-day favorite "Gossip Girl." Put a novel spin on a birthday (or just-because party) and make it TV...

Throwing a successful party requires advance planning so that all of the little details are thought of, problems are taken care of before they can cause a catastrophe and all of your guests can...

Whether you're one half of a happy couple or a single eager to get on the road to romance, host a party for your single friends as a chance for guests to interact and discover what they have in...

A candy bar cake gives a twist to the traditional dessert. These simple yet creative cakes use wrapped candy bars as decorations surrounding a foam base. Miniature candy bars are typically used,...

If you are having a luau and plan to decorate your home or party location, you will need a centerpiece. You have permission to take creative license, and throw in any additional ideas that my...

Are you throwing a toga party? If so, the togas will set most of the atmosphere, but it will help people get into it if you put up some Greek party decorations.

Throwing a monkey party is fun and easy. You can obtain invitations, decorations and props at party-supply stores. Combine these monkey-themed supplies with a yellow-and-brown color scheme, and...

Summer "white parties" have been a mainstay of the Hamptons social calendar long before P. Diddy made headlines with his annual celebrity-studded extravaganzas. But while the dress code appears...

The '60s remain an iconic decade in popular culture. People associate this time frame with many different concepts including the use of chemical substances and experimentation with different kinds...

Plan to have guitar party favors for your music-loving friends or at your music-themed party. Make guitar party favors in a variety of ways and add your own creativity to the mix. Plan out a...

Create your own invitations to your glitz-themed party. Implement colors, graphics and designs to tease your perspective guests and give them a glimpse of what to expect at your party. Creating a...

You don't have to live in Kentucky to celebrate and watch the Kentucky Derby from Churchill Downs in Louisville. The Derby, which is run in the first Saturday in May, has challenged the best...

Every party is made better by having all the elements reflect the theme. This includes your invitations, costumes, decorations, activities, food, and favors. What are favors? They should be that...

For one of my daughters’ birthdays, we discussed doing a retro 60’s party and decided to go with a hippie party for our themed party. My daughter did a lot of research to remain as true to the...

Making invitations can be easy and fun. Just make sure the invitation fits with your party's theme and is appropriate for the occasion. Be creative, but don't get so caught up in the fun that you...

Deciding to have an 80's party can be a lot of fun and for some of us, bring back lots of memories. As always with any party, lots of preparation is required but it IS the 80's. Have fun!

Want to throw a Twilight theme party? It's easy! With a little time and creativity, you can have a great party that celebrates a series that has taken over pop culture. What better way than a...

Teddy bears are a popular cake theme for children's birthday parties. Store-bought birthday cakes can be decorated with teddy bear toppers or frosting images, but these might lack a personal...

Set up for a good time with these ideas.

Decorate for your under sea party with these ideas.

Romance, intrigue, humor, Good Vs. Evil, Sidney Greenstreet....how could it NOT have won Best Picture? The iconic Bogart/Bergman film with the great lines ("Here's lookin' at you, kid")...

Are your looking for a nice piñata without having to pay $20 or $30 bucks for one. Do you want one that won't break after the 3rd hit? Then it's probably best to make one yourself. It's...

Set the mood with these Hollywood elements.

If you're a huge Seinfeld fan, you can throw a party with a Seinfeld theme for your friends. As with any party or celebration, the details are what count.

Motocross is a sport in which riders, on specially designed motorcycles, race on a dirt track. Motocross has fans, just like any other sport, of different ages. Planning a party with a motocross...

Warmer weather always seems to set the stage for getting together! This year, why don't you plan a summer soirees party. Here are some great tips and party ideas to make your soirees great!

WONDERING WHAT IT FEELS LIKE TO 
GET A PIE IN THE FACE? Invite friends for an afternoon of pie slinging and find out. Here's everything to get you started.

Having a jungle themed party or event? If so, this is a great way to do high impact jungle party decorations for a reasonable price. Come to think of it, you don't need a party, this could work...

Grow up in the '80s? Love '80s music and the culture of the decade? Do your friends share your affinity for the '80s? If so, you should throw an '80s party. It is a fun way to go back in time and...

Plan a Michael Jackson party as a tribute to the King of Pop. Michael Jackson will always be remembered for his songs and dance moves. His outfits were jazzy and suited his music idol image. Here...

A black & white party is an event theme famously popularized by novelist Truman Capote in 1966. Capote hosted his Black & White Ball in New York's renowned Plaza Hotel and invited...

Set the mood with these totally rad ideas.

It's hard to narrow down exactly what constitutes 80s food. A lot depends on where you were in the 80s and what social strata you fell into. Lots of food eaten in the 80s was popular both before...

An invitation for a western theme party is one of the easier party invitations to design. With simple decorations like hay bales, ropes and cowboy hats and down-home foods like chili and tacos,...

If your child is into SpongeBob SquarePants, a SpongeBob party might be in order for his or her next birthday. There are all sorts of premade SpongeBob party items on the market, such as...

This women’s fashion theme party is so fun! Whether you have a girl’s night in, or a ladies night out, the What Not to Wear theme is our favorite theme party. The idea is inspired from one of our...

Save time and money when you team up with co-hosts for your ladies night out party. Party planning is easier and you will have even more fun at the event. It’s a great experience to team up with...