Theme party planning: some easy steps
Theme party has been a popular idea for an age for making a party more enjoyable. Many of you cannot decide how to begin with a theme party planning. But it becomes very easy if you just keep in mind a few key aspects.
Theme party is special in the sense because all the aspects of the party reflect a single influence. Therefore invited guests enjoy a great taste of harmonious environment. When you are involved in a theme party planning you must bear in mind this point. The under mentioned aspects will help you in this regard.
Choosing a theme
There are innumerable ideas of themes. Some are conventional, some are creative. You have to choose the most convenient one according to your choice, occasion and the taste and attitude of your invited guests. Hollywood theme, sports theme, game night theme, cartoon character theme parties are pretty conventional. Among other popular theme parties there are Kentucky Derby theme, Cino De Mayo theme, Luau theme, wine tasting party, Bunco parties, etc. Themes are all the c kind of changing trends because of newer innovation of ideas and demands. Theme party planning can be made easier if you just determine a color scheme for all, such as, red and black for a Valentine party or a specific venue, such as yard or beach.
Thematic invitation
Whatever theme you may choose start reflecting it in your theme party planning from the invitation. You can order for cards in personalized design or even create an e-card and mail them to your friends. For instance, if you call a masquerade party you can have a mask shaped card. Besides, you can add some special quotes on the invitation which are related to that theme.
Venue decoration
The decoration of your venue is the most prominent aspect of a theme party planning. If you appoint a professional for your party planner they will decorate your venue according to your given theme. Apart from that there are many kinds of theme based decorative materials available in the market which you can buy or hire or even can make an order. Bear in mind that your theme should be reflected on the colors you are supposed to use in decoration. You have to buy flowers, curtains, banners, lamp shades, papers etc of relevant colors. You can also control the lighting brightness or darkness if possible.
Food preparation
Selecting food menus in accordance to the theme is an amusing part of theme party planning. For instance, if you are throwing a Kentucky Derby theme party you can select traditional Derby recipes including Mint Juleps, Benedictine and Kentucky Derby Pie. In case of Cino De Mayo theme party you may opt for Mexican dishes. Themes are reflected not only in item selection but also in the representation of the foods, such as; you can order a football-like cake in your sports theme party. You can also serve dishes to the invited guests in customized shaped serving plates and glasses which keep pace with the theme.
Games and activities
Theme based games and activities are the funniest elements of a theme party planning. Playing music and singing song which relate the theme can give your guests a great pleasure. Besides music, games are also inevitable in parties now a day. On theme party you can enjoy group games. Related sports can be played in sports theme party. Apart from that there are so many funny games like Hot potato bags, Bunco, Scavenger hunt, treasure hunt, and many more—you can conduct any at your party customizing according to a specific theme and grab true fun of a theme party with your friends and family.