It’s party time! Soon, family and friends will be getting together for various celebrations, and while most of the time those parties are fun, they’re pretty much always forgettable. With the same old food, decorations, and traditions each and every year, there’s just not that much to make them memorable.
Seriously, how many times do we have to see confetti poppers as the highlight of the evening?You can change that and throw a party that sets the bar for all other family get-togethers from now on.
If you’re tired of those boring celebrations and want to crank things up a notch this year, check out some of these theme ideas.
Maximum Creepiness
There are some great Halloween-themed professional blogs out there, so it can be a little difficult to come up with something unique for this super-popular holiday. However, turning your backyard into a haunted forest could create some lasting memories.
Decorate the existing trees and foliage with strings of blacklights and spooky glowing eyes, and spread around a few pre-lit Halloween trees to give it that forest feel. Have everyone dress up in costumes and hire some creepy characters to wander around the grounds.
Vintage Holiday Bash
For something more elegant, turn your holiday party into an old-fashioned winter wonderland with a vintage theme. Create a cozy atmosphere by hanging up white lights around the room and sprinkling silver glitter on the tables.
Instead of those women’s and men’s ugly Christmas sweaters everyone wears every year, have everyone hit the costume shop and dress up in classic vintage pieces like fur coats and velvet gowns for an evening of sophistication. Play traditional holiday music from the era, like Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas” or Frank Sinatra’s “Jingle Bells.” Serve up classic cocktails and warm drinks like hot cider and mulled wine, as well as finger foods like mini sandwiches and onion tarts.
Mardi Gras Madness
Make your guests feel like they’re really in New Orleans with a fun Mardi Gras theme. Hang up colorful streamers in royal purple, green, and gold and create a festive atmosphere with Mardi Gras masks and beaded necklaces.
To really bring the party to life, have a live jazz band play traditional Mardi Gras tunes and serve up some authentic New Orleans cuisine. A fun twist is to add a crawfish boil station where guests can pick and choose their own seafood. Let the good times roll!
Ready to Rock
For something totally different, turn your backyard into a mini-concert venue. Decorate the space with black and white streamers or hang up banners from your favorite bands to give it that rock star feel. Have a live band set up on stage, playing some classic hits to get everyone in the mood for dancing.
For drinks, serve up colorful cocktails like rum and cokes or bright-colored punch. You can also create a fun-themed menu of snacks such as rock n’ roll cupcakes and guitar-shaped sandwiches. Encourage everyone to dress up in their favorite punk rock attire for an unforgettable night of music and mayhem!
Movie Marathon
Do you and your family love spending time watching movies together? Well, why don’t you turn it into a fun-themed party with all of your favorite films?
Set up a big screen in the living room or outdoors, and make sure everyone brings their own blankets and pillows. Serve up movie theater favorites like popcorn, candy, and soda. For extra fun, have everyone dress up as their favorite characters or award prizes for the best costume of the night.
Don’t just settle for the same old, boring holiday parties. With these creative themes, you’re sure to host a memorable gathering that will be the talk of the town. So, this season, dare to be different and make your celebration a truly unforgettable one!