Planning a Party? Top 3 Party Themes of All Time

Are you looking to throw the perfect party but don't know what you can do to spice up the mood and make sure your guests have the time of their lives? You're not alone. Lots of people struggle to find the perfect angle for a good time.

Choosing an ideal party theme will depend on your guests and their interests. If you're planning an all-boys get-together, you're probably not going to choose a pajama party theme. Likewise, a group of girls might not be so fond of a poker party theme. Fortunately, there are great party ideas targeted for men and women and are appropriate for all age groups.

Here is our list of the top 3 party themes of all time:

1. Beach Party. Beach parties are a great way to spice up a party and keep your guests excited. Everyone loves to throw on a pair of shorts, their bathing suit or even track pants and a tank top (for those more interested in comfort) and drink the night away.

What you'll need: All you need to pull off a beach party is a bunch of leis, some grass skirts and a few posters of sunny beach destinations. If you want to get really technical, you can throw a bunch of sand in your garage and setup some beach volleyball nets to really fuel the mood.

2. Black and White Party. Color-schemed parties are extremely popular these days. Black and white used to be the most popular but many party-planners are opting for black and pink, black and red or red, white and blue parties. Color themed parties are a quick and easy way to spice up any event.

What you'll need: All you'll need to do is coordinate your decor with the color scheme you choose for your party. Invitations, table centerpieces, favors and all of the decorations should match the colors you indicated on your invitations.

3. Costume Party. Costume parties are fun and exciting and allow you to be someone completely different for a night. This type of party is relatively easy to throw, mostly because your guests are doing the majority of the work for you.

What you'll need: If it's a Halloween costume party, you can purchase Halloween themed decorations but if it's just a generic costume party, there's not a whole lot you'll need. A good location and some delicious treats are about all that's left for you to worry about.

All of the unique party ideas listed above work well for both men and women and are relatively appropriate for individuals of all ages.

Party planning doesn't have to be stressful. In fact, it should be fun. Using one of the ideas above will ensure you and your guests have a fabulous time.

We hope our tips help. Have fun and happy planning!

Sunny Sherbourne loves to throw parties and is filled with incredibly unique party ideas. When she's feeling really generous, she shares some of her favorite tips and tricks with the readers of Occasions365.com.

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Top Ten Adult Party Themes to Wow Your Guests

Looking for great adult themes for your next get together? Who said kids are the only ones who can enjoy a fun theme party?

You may not want clowns, balloons, or a petting zoo for your next adult party, but how about a pirate theme! There are literally hundreds of ideas for adult party themes that will really wow your guests. Here are the top 10 adult themes in no particular order.

Decades

Did you and your friends sow your wild oats during the 60's? Perhaps it was the 80's or another era in time altogether. You can have great fun setting up a decade theme party. Your imagination is truly the limit for this type of themed party, you can even choose a time period before you or your friends were born!

Hawaii

Sunny skies, warm beaches, and hula dancers are some of the things that come to mind when you think about a Hawaiian themed party. Most of these adult parties will lean toward the luau style. Set up a tropical paradise with lots of bright colors, leis, fake palms and grass skirt on everything! Popular drinks for a luau include mai tais, pina coladas, frozen daiquiris, and Bahama Mamas! Greet everyone with a flower lei and an aloha and you are guaranteed to have a wonderful time.

Western

Can you say Yee Haw? How about Yahoo! Western themes are always a crowd favorite with blue jeans, cowboy boots, cowboy hats and country western music. You can have your very own hoe down in the backyard. Typical western fare would include barbeque, baked beans, beer, and perhaps even a few shots of bourbon.

Movie Themes

Do you and your friends have a favorite movie? Gone with the Wind, Lord of the Rings, and even some of the popular horror flicks are great fodder for an adult themed party. Decorate in the style of your chosen genre, whether it's the deep south or middle earth, and offer food and drink that coordinates. Your friends will love the chance to dress up as their favorite character. A movie theme is a great choice for upcoming Halloween parties as well.

Magic

There is a little magic in everyone, and what could be more fun than a magic themed adult party. Top hats, wands, and magician assistant costumes are total fun. If you wanted to go all out, you could hire a professional magician for entertainment.

Las Vegas

What happens at your party stays at your party! (At least if it's a Vegas style affair that should be the motto.) Decorate with big fuzzy dice, black and red balloons, and provide green "felted" tables for black jack and poker games. Friendly gambling will be the underlying theme and your friends can come out in their most glamorous duds.

Harvest Theme

If you need a reason for a party why not the changing of the seasons? A fall harvest party is a very popular choice for ringing in cooler temperatures and celebrating the brilliant colors of the season. Leaf shaped invitations, pumpkin and gourd decorations, and fall activities make a wonderful party. Schedule a hayride, build a bonfire, and bob for apples.

International Food

Do you enjoy dishes from around the world? Create an international foods adult theme party. Your guests could dress in traditional clothing from around the world and bring their favorite foreign dish. Catering this type of party is also a great option.

Mardi Gras

Celebrate the spirit of Louisiana no matter where you live with a Mardi Gras style party. Massive amounts of purple, green, and gold decorations are a must, as are masks and beads. Beat the winter blues with this favorite adult themed party.

Girls Only

Want a night out with just the girls? Consider a sleepover, pajama party, or spa theme. Whether you are young or young at heart nothing beats a good old fashioned sleepover with movies, games, popcorn and ice cream! Pamper, share, or cry to a good old-fashioned chick flick with your girlfriends.

Conclusion

There are many adult themed party ideas you can choose from, these are just a few of the most popular choices. Let your imagination carry the day as you plan your next adult party. Go crazy or totally refined; it is all up to you!

Caroline Preble has more adult party themes and other tips for hosting great theme parties on her site at Creative-Party-Themes.com.

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Halloween Party Themes - How to Create Your Own

To plan a Halloween party, start by listing 25 things that first come to mind that remind you of Halloween. This will help you to determine your decoration theme. Next, decide how much you are able or willing to spend. I will share my choices with you and I warn you, I am a cheapskate. In addition, anything that I can have shipped to me is a plus. Who wants to go out and spend 45 minutes in the decorations store if you are short on time?

When you have plenty of time though, do go out and browse for things if you need Halloween party supplies or decorations. For me, I use what I have. Candy dishes, lights, nic-nacs, food serving dishes and trays and anything that may be orange, black or any other appropriate color as far as my linens go. I have a black sheet (not used as a bed sheet) as a table cloth to a lace table covering to give the illusion of a spider web.

You will also want to do the obvious when planning your Halloween party successfully:

Create your guest list, choose the date and time, select the place, plan the menu, make lists for shopping and To Do. Give yourself plenty of time for any shopping excursions -- you will have more fun if you are not rushing. In case you do not have time to hit the library, use the internet as a resource for recipes and theme ideas too. Other than final details such as decorating and food preparation, this is about all there is to planning a Halloween party.

Here is my list of 25 things that first come to mind when I think of Halloween:

Pumpkins, costumes, music, candy corn, fall, trick or treat, black cats, bats, witches, skeletons, mummies, jack o'lanterns, haunted houses that you go through to be frightened or amused, haunted houses that show up in Scooby-Doo episodes, spiders, spider webs, cauldrons, Boo Berry, Count Chocula and Frakenberry.

So with this list, I will begin to plan my Halloween party for this year. For example, how can I work the cereals I listed into my theme? One thing I could do is to search the internet for a recipe that includes those cereals to offer to my guests as snacks. If one can't be found, I am sure we can make a cereal bar from those using a popular cereal bar recipe. You may be the type of person to buy the ready-made cereal treats. You could always offer those in colored, festive Halloween foils. The key is to do what fits you best when planning your Halloween party.

Some items to look for around your home are table cloths, napkins, plates, glasses and silverware. Even though you will have to wash them, you are not only saving money but being kind to the environment. Unless you are just starting up housekeeping, you most likely have some Halloween decorations, old costumes and the likes. Pull out everything you have, and you will be surprised to see what you can use to inspire your party. Be creative, have fun and you and your guests will have a great time this Halloween!

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Fun Halloween Party Themes and Ideas

Halloween is the day of the year that has the most parties thrown in its honor. Everyone loves to dress up and attend Halloween parties with their friends. Most people end up getting several invitations to different Halloween parties that are often on the same night. If you are planning to throw your own Halloween party, how can you get all your friends to head to your shindig and not someone else's? You need to come up with some unique and fun ideas that will get everyone on your list so excited about your party they won't even consider going anywhere else.

Not Just Any Old Theme

Many people don't bother thinking of a theme for their Halloween party since it seems to be somewhat of a theme already. But rather than just putting up some Happy Halloween banners and fake cobwebs, why not come up with a great theme party idea? You can do anything from a haunted house or graveyard to a monster mash or horror movie bash. Once you've chosen your theme apply it to everything from your invitations to your party food. Guests will love some guidance on what to dress up as, especially if you do something a little different.

Your Halloween party invitations are one of the most important aspects of your party. Invitations are the best way to get your guests excited about your party. Many people don't even send invitations anymore so even sending out simple ones will help your party stick in people's minds. Be sure to apply your party theme to your invitations. If you can't find any invitations at your local party store that go with your theme you can always use invitation templates that you can download for free from the Internet.

You can totally customize invitation templates and add colorful pictures as well. Guests will love to receive these fun invitations in the mail. You should send your invitations out approximately three to four weeks before your party to give everyone time to make plans to attend. If you're running short of time sending electronic invitations is a great idea too. You can add animation and sound to e-invitations and even check guest's responses online. Be sure to contact anyone who doesn't respond via telephone since not everyone checks their email often.

Spooky Decorations

Everyone will expect to see your house decorated to the nines on Halloween so be sure not to disappoint. Your decorations should match your theme, so give them plenty of thought. For instance, a haunted house theme should be complete with low lighting, smoke, a spooky soundtrack, and even live ghouls to jump out and scare the guests as they arrive. A horror movie bash might include retro horror B-movie posters stuck on the walls which you can find on the Internet and print off at home.

Decorations can be found just about anywhere in the months leading up to Halloween. Even grocery stores carry a wide selection. Start shopping early so you can get the best selection possible and take advantage of any sales. If you can't find just what you're looking for you can always rent decorations from a local party supply shop or even purchase decorations from the Internet. The Internet has an almost endless selection and you can find just about any party supplies or decorations you'll need.

Music is an important aspect of any party as well. While some spooky tunes are fun at first, you'll want to switch over to some more upbeat music once the party gets going. People love to dance so have plenty of high energy songs ready to go. If you are inviting a variety of different people have several different types of music so no ones gets bored.

Tasty Halloween Treats

Food is an important part of any party. While you don't need to provide a full meal, some creative and tasty snacks and treats will help keep your guests fueled for the night's festivities. Turning simple party food into ghoulish culinary delights will surprise and please your guests. Try making some bewitching cupcakes, and put out snacks such as gummy worms and other Halloween candy treats.

Costumes are a given, since this is Halloween after all. If you are having a Halloween theme of some sort, let your guests know on your invitations that they should dress to fit the theme. For instance, if you're throwing a horror movie bash, you can simply say, "come as your favorite horror movie star". Don't expect all your guests to comply with your request. Some people have been thinking up their Halloween costume since last year!

Don't forget about the party favors! Depending on how many people you're inviting and how much you're willing to spend, the possibilities are endless when it comes to party favors. A simple idea is candy bags full of traditional treats such as candy corn. Something more substantial might be a pumpkin carving kit that comes with cutouts and tools. Your guests will love having a little something to take home with them.

Endless Costume Possibilities

If you really aren't into the scary aspect of Halloween, you can always break with tradition and hold a different type of Halloween party. Have a famous couples party or a crazy hat party instead. Guests can still dress up but might be more creative then a white sheet with holes cut out of it. Dressing up for Halloween is something that both adults and kids can enjoy so great creative and have fun with it!

Having games at your party isn't a necessity, but can be a great deal of fun for your guests. Games act as an excellent icebreaker if everyone doesn't know each other. Any games where you can break people off into teams will help to get everyone talking. Pumpkin carving contests are a good idea, as is bobbing for apples. Be sure to give a prize to the best costume as well.

Your Halloween party is sure to be a success if you take the time to plan. Leave yourself plenty of time and don't forget it's all the little details that help to make a fabulous party. Enlist the help of family and friends if you're feeling overwhelmed, and remember, planning is half the fun!

John Lenaghan writes about party planning and other tips for the Party Ideas 4u website, where he provides valuable tips and advice about Halloween party ideas, birthday party ideas and other party planning topics.

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Halloween Themes Part II

There is something about fancy dress which helps a party get off the ground. I find that the cool period that is normally experienced as guests arrive dissolves away with fun and humour as new characters enter the room. Inhibitions are put to one side. Costumes are an instant ice breaker.

Halloween parties are probably one of the easiest themes to dress for as there are so many iconic costumes to choose from. It would be relatively easy to attend Halloween parties for the next ten years and dress entirely differently on each occasion.

To add to the number of choices, costumes of a particular genre can be approached in different ways. A Classic Witch Costume for example, could be traditional, glamorous, sexy, or scary.

If the party has a general Halloween theme the choices are very open. To adopt a more specific theme narrows the choice, and gives the party more cohesion, ensuring all guests feel integral to the atmosphere and overall look of the party.

Some of the Halloween themes that we have explored at previous parties are: Traditional Halloween; The Count's Kitchen; Witches and Wizards; Welcome to Hell; Rocky Horror and next year, for the first time...The Day Of The Dead.

Whatever theme you decide to run with, the planning remains the same. Whether the party is to be held at home or at an outside venue, the budget, (how much you wish to spend) is the first consideration. The largest part of the budget will probably be allocated to food, drink and room hire. Specific costs will depend on the number of guests attending.

Decorations and entertainment are fairly flexible expenses. The cost of Halloween decorations and Party Supplies can be kept to a minimum by creating your own. Home-made decorations can also be part of the fun of the proceedings, as it can involve all members of the family, old and young. The same applies to games and ideas for entertainment. As with Christmas, you will find that your collection of Halloween essentials grows over time.

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Children's Party Ideas - Easy Party Themes For a Memorable Celebration

Choosing the right children's party ideas or appropriate theme for your child's party can make or break any occasion. Whether it is for a summer party, a birthday party, or just one to get your little one out of the blues, one of the best starting points for a memorable celebration is the party theme. When choosing children's birthday party ideas, however, easy themes can also be some of the best. Here are some classic party ideas for you to check out to make the next children's party that your kid will host extra memorable.

Bring in the mascots

A classic party idea, few things bring a big smile on children's lips as well as a mascot. If you are aware of the favorite cartoon character of your child, you can use this for the mascot idea. To make mascot themed parties easier, log on to the web and use search engines to easily spot the best mascot services that you can hire. Mascots are also wonderful for occasion based parties, such as Halloween parties where you can bring in Casper the Ghost, or Christmas where a real, live Santa will make each naughty boy nice. For Easter, you can also try hiring a big Bunny with a basket of chocolate eggs.

Consider the location

Children's party ideas also work best when the theme that you use is based on location. You can try a zoo themed children's party that is both great fun and highly educational as well. You can start at home with a little snack or lunch, and then have one of the zoo's staff pick the children up for a ride and a personalized tour of the zoo. You can also bring the exotic location of your children's dream right to your own home by simply decorating the home with the theme that you have chosen.

Make an activity list

With planning kids birthday party ideas, it is not always enough for you to choose a good theme. The next step is for you to create an activity list of the games that the children can enjoy. Remember that with the shortened attention span that most children now sport, losing interest in a party can happen fairly quickly if you do not prepare a variety of fun games. With most games, however, you should also be prepared to provide some small prizes to be given away. With children's parties, however, remember that it is the thought that counts, and a few well chose and inexpensive trinkets will suffice as prizes.

Finally, when considering children's party themes, remember to involve the most important person in the party - your child. One of the most effective ways to ensure that you get a memorable celebration is to put your little fellow behind the wheels as well. Nobody, after all, will be able to provide insights into what is fun for a kid the way a kid can. It is also one of the best ways for you and your children to bond with each other. With these ideas in mind, planning the next children's party can be fun and easy.

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