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The Most Popular Theme Party Ideas For The Mature Crowd
Who said theme parties are purely for youngsters?
Theme parties are a fun and exciting way of hosting a corporate event, Yuletide party, classy gala, or a simple birthday party. Maybe it's the fact that guests are in personality which successfully sets the scene for a night of fantasy and surprise.
I have picked out the most well liked party themes for adults, sure to bring out the "kid" in you. If you happen to be looking to throw a party that is bound to go over well, take a look at the tried-and-true party ideas below.
A Hawaiian Luau Will Be A Huge Hit
The term "Luau" means "Feast". As the name implies this party theme for adults and the rest provides a chance to partake of great fun and food. Essentially, a Hawaiian party is an out of doors event which your visitors can make colourful by wearing the Hawaiian shirts, shorts, wide brimmed hats and sandals. You must take pains at giving the party a tropical look or atmosphere. Strategically mounted Tiki torches, carved candles set on the tables, coconuts, streamers and if you can manage simply, heaps of sands to sit on, can improve the party place for the occasion. Tropical cocktails such as Daiquiris and iced tea for non-alcoholics etc, are a must to slake the thirst of the guests. Your visitors will firmly welcome Hawaiian dishes like poi, chicken rice and salmon (Lomi). Along with this, suitable music, party favors and fun raising party games are essential ingredients of a party themes for adults. A silk flower leis presented to each inward bound guest will jump start your party in a good mood.
Casual Wine tasting Is Always Intriguing
A wine tasting party doesn't need to be reserved for the well-versed wine connoisseur. Get your mates together for a casual potluck party, with each guest bringing his/her favourite wine. Food should be easy appetizers as well as cheese and bread. Provide index cards for guests to rate their favourites.
Try A Unique Wild Western Party Theme
Can your guess how many cowboys, complete with hat and an eye-patch, will be attending your party if you have chosen the "Western theme" as the theme for the party. The success of the party may rely on how good are you at decorating your place as a western pub or as an inn. Scattered saw dust or hay on the floor of the inn and "wanted" posters (scanned pictures and taking printouts will do) of your mates on its wall may supply the right sort of western party decoration for the party. If you are a PC geek, try doctoring the photos with the help of software. If you have lots of outdoor space, then with a little help from ropes and posts, you can isolate part of it as a ranch and complete it with bales of hay. Old lanterns, jugs, a van wheel and a prop-up of a door opening on the porch, that has a railing on the other side, will certainly turn your place into a western haunt for your party. Drinks served in mugs and barbecue, chicken, hot dogs, chili, steak or hamburgers can serve as food. Engaging party games such as Horseshoes and a darts competition can keep your visitors busy. A country band can give a genuine western touch to the party by providing the background music for your guests who have an interest in singing western songs.
Casino/Las Vegas Night
The main theme is genial gambling- either for prizes or just for fun. The hottest games tend to be 21 and poker. For the non-gambling type, include straightforward games like bingo and other popular card games. Give each guest poker chips, play money, and dice when they arrive. Great decorations include hanging fuzzy dice and masses of black and red balloons. For a Vegas style nightlife effect, add lots of glow products.
Decade Party (50's, 60's, 70's, 80's)
Decade theme parties are extremely popular and can be also be utilized for themed birthday parties as well. Guests have lots of fun dressing in outfits from their highschool and school days. Flowered pants, peace signs, and John Lennon glasses are good for a 60's theme. Bell-bottom Levi's or Wranglers are good for that 70's party- or go all out with your leisure suit. Punk hair pieces, mezpahs, and jelly bands are great for a retro 80's look.
Katie Bierman is a freelance writer and party planner who runs a specialty theme party business in the Western United States. For more Western/Texas themed party ideas, and all of the resources you need to make your next western party an unforgettable experience, including some popular western party food menus you can visit our western party site.
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