Wow it has been a long time since I have "Blogged." With Face-book now and all the new social networks it's really hard to keep up with all my sites. Of course the number one site to visit is
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As another summer has approached I got to thinking and researching party ideas. Now I know this list is long but, I think it is rather helpful and of course you can alter the party to your needs. I would love to hear some feedback and other ideas too.
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I was thinking of Fun Party ideas that are not only for kids but great for adults too. Searching the net I came across ideas that are adult oriented and could also be altered for young adults and kids too. I believe every party should have a theme, this gets your guests excited and they know they won't be sitting in the corner bored...NEVER! I hope you save it for your future party plans; this is a long list...Enjoy
Mystery Event: This is my favorite and can cost as little or as much as you and your group want to spend. Pick a host and hostess and a budget per person or couple. You then send out an invitation to join the hosts at a secret location. *With GPS now it’s hard to be secretive, I suggest have them follow you. In your invite tell them how to dress, type of shoes and how long the night will last (casual, comfortable shoes, 2hrs and $25 ea.) Your guests now know they are going someplace fun but where? That's up to the host; they can end up at Laser Tag, a Dance studio, Mystery theater night, a play, Concert in the park etc.The list is endless to the events you can set up. This depends on your friends and of course how adventurous they are and your money budget. Don't forget to bring the camera and take pics. Your next party can be sharing the nights event with all the photos that were taken. Enjoy
Scavenger Hunts: Remember to make it fun.
Kid Scavenger Hunt-Make sure the items they are searching for can be easily found. (Brush, penny, toothbrush, gum wrapper, etc) If you do it at night make sure they all have flash lights and are well supervised. Keep the kids in a central area so you can keep track of them. You can have teams of 2 or more depending on how many kids you invite. Don't forget to give them a check list and bag so they can put all their collectibles in.
Scavenger Hunt Drive and Do: This is a great Adult and Family game; bring your video or digital camera for proof. You break down into groups with a list of activities that must be accomplished, your proof is videotaped. Can be Silly like dancing in front of a Movie theater or Riding a Skateboard to helpful like carrying some ones groceries? (Remember everyone in the group must participate) Make a list and have the groups leave in different directions so they don't bump into one another. Give them a time frame and when they come back have food and drinks, let the laughs begin!!
Toga Party: Yes I said it a Toga party. Have everyone dress up in a toga. Togas can easily be made from sheets or reminisce found in a fabric or craft store. Be really creative and make a crown made of leaves and branches. You can never go wrong with a toga party and if rains have it indoors and pop the movie in "Animal House" and really Toga Toga!
Hollywood/ Broadway Party: Roll out the red carpet! Use inexpensive red felt and roll it out so your guests will have their "Red Carpet" walk of fame! Have your guests dress up as their favorite Actor or Actress. Invitation’s can be designed to look like Playbills or Movie tickets. Tables can be decorated with rich fabrics and centerpieces can be made out of poster board (Make Stars with your guest’s names). Use old movie posters as decorations. The vote is in and the winner goes to-handout the awards for best dressed and look alike. Serve popcorn and have a candy station filled with assorted movie style candies. (Great for Kids) Use your digital camera and take pictures of your guests as they arrive and then give it to them when they leave. This party can also be turned into an elegant sit down dinner you can even make it a black tie event. Serve champagne or sparkling cider. Perfect for Oscar night!! Party stores have great decorations for all events.
Nuts and Bolts Party: When the guests arrive the women reach into a bag of hardware and grab a nut; the men reach into another bag of hardware and grab a bolt. The party is spent trying to find out whose nut and bolt fit together. If you’re looking for decoration ideas the kids section is perfect using Bob the Builder theme, Construction hats, tool belts, etc. Use construction hats to serve food in, the ideas can be in your own garage!
This is a perfect mixer party to help people mingle and meet.
"Arlene we used this idea for a business gathering, it was so much fun. What a way to break up what could have been a stuffy event." Thanks so much SJ-NY NY
World Party: Whether it’s indoors or outdoors areas can be set up with beverages and food stations from around the world. For example, a White Russian represents Russia and a Margarita represents Mexico. Decorations can be different Maps, globes, travel brochures. If you really want to get your guest involved have them represent a country; they can dress up and bring a food dish too. Of course, if drinkers are underage then the drinks should be made virgin style.
Pajama Pizza party: Guests show up wearing pajamas and party all night in their flannels and puppy dog slippers. This party can easily be altered for all ages and is great for Diva sleep over’s. Get out the game "Twister" and the video camera!
70's party: Everyone dresses up in their grooviest clothes and dances the night away to 70's music. This can be done with any decade. Party stores have tons of decorations for this theme. You can also Tie-dye T-shirts for the kids and the adult hippie. Peace and Love baby!!
Graffiti party: Your guests show up in plain white t-shirts and everyone is given a washable marker. Party goers spend the night drawing pictures and writing messages on each other's shirts. If you are have a Graffiti Birthday party, have all the kids write something they like about the birthday child on the shirts. Take lots of pictures for happy memories. The kids leave with a great party favor.
Pretty in Pink party: Everyone wears pink (yes, the guys too). Drinks are pink. Decorations are pink. It makes for a fun setting and is great for picture-taking. Don't forget the Pink Boa's and Martini's. Everyone is a Diva at this party!
"What a great sweet-sixteen idea! My daughter wanted to do something different and this idea was perfect. From Adults to the kids we were all in pink. We even had the catering hall decorated in pink. We added some accents of black and the event was perfect. The bartender made Virgin strawberry margaritas for the kids and served them in margarita glasses. As far as the decorations we did black table cloths and put pink over them and our centerpieces were your giant Candy Sundaes done all in pink taffy and trimmed in pink boas! We added your Personalized chocolate bars and minis to all the tables and even had a Candy station for the kids to attack. Your idea to add the Cotton Candy machine was perfect for the kiddies and in addition to the party favors for the kids, the Personalized Margarita pouches was a great added touch for the adults. We can't thank you enough." Maria-Dix Hills, NY
I hope these ideas are helpful and always send us suggestions. Thanks to our customers who sent us their special comments!
We have party favors for all events.
Happy Party Fun and enjoy your summer
Arlene
Wrapunzelwraps.com
*Always have a designated driver, or have accommodations for a sleepover.
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