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Step 1
Make invitations that look like they were typed up on a manual typwriter
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Step 2
Choose a period venue if possible
An older building, barn or an outdoor location will keep the 1920s feel without too much decoration. -
Step 3
Pretend prohibition is still in effect.
If serving alcohol, don't serve it openly. Serve beer, or brown mixed drinks in tea pots and tea cups. Encourage the use of flasks under the table. -
Step 4
Hide the door.
Give your party guests the impression they are going to a speakeasy. Camouflage the main door as something else without compromising fire safety. You could hang a curtain over it, or put up a sign that says boiler room, or something similar. Give party guests special directions, and a if someone will be working the door, use a code word to enter. -
Step 5
Put together a slide show of images from the 20s. It's best if this is projected on a wall, not shown on an anachronistic TV. Do some image searches for flappers, jazz musicians, dancers, and 1920s movie scenes. Another similar option would be to project a 1920s silent film on one wall.
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Step 6
Use simple paper decorations.
Crepe paper streamers in various colors were available and popular in the 20s. Honeycomb paper bells, and paper confetti were also available. -
Step 7
Decorate with classic cars. For a large party, try inviting a local car club, or if you have a big budget rent a 1920s car. If your budget is limited, scale down to a silhouette of a Model T Ford on a wall.
