Theme parties are a great way to get together with your friends or family. They're perfect conversation starters and, depending on the theme, they'll bring back fond memories. To perk up your imagination, check out these top ideas for your next party:
Girls' Night In
For all the women out there, get your girlfriends together for a night in. Bring your sleeping bags, cosmetics, chips and dip, popcorn, ice cream and bottles of wine. Rent a romantic, sappy movie and relax in your pajamas. And don't forget to talk through the night! This is definitely the perfect all-girls party for all ages.
Favourite Movie/TV Show Night
Pick a top movie or TV show and eat, drink and dress like the characters. For instance, are you a fan of The Office? Then serve your guests drinks in coffee mugs, print out a sign for the party that says "Lunch Party," serve a birthday cake, wear office attire and watch the The Office DVDs on TV. Or maybe you're a fan of True Blood — in this case, have the women dress as waitresses and the men as "Fantasia" vampires, serve red punch and have a pool table nearby.
Costume Party
Who doesn't love a good costume party? This isn't just for Halloween anymore — have everyone dress up in any costume they want. On the invitations, suggest places people can shop for costumes. And if you want an even early Halloween party, go ahead and serve the candy.
Old School
Parties from the decades bring back lots of laughs from the past. For instance, think about having an '80s theme party: play The Goonies in the background, have everyone dressed in leg warmers and tight pants (don't be afraid to do the works!), even display old toys around the home such as Cabbage Patch Dolls.
Fortune Telling
Visit a new age store, pick up tarot cards or palm reading instructions and invite your close friends together. Go over the manuals and learn how to tell each other's fortunes.
Shopping for your theme party is the best part of planning. To save on some money, visit your local dollar store for napkins, dishes, cups, bags and crafts. If your party requires a costume, there's no need to spend the big bucks. Check out your local thrift shop and you'll find loads of wearable treasures.
Overall, theme parties are great ways to make any party successful. Think about the theme, the guests, whether or not they'll enjoy the theme and shop away!
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