Party Theme Building: Where to Start
Creating a special celebration for your loved ones should be fun and can be a time when they feel cared for and appreciated for who they are. With a little thought and prior planning, you can host a special party they’ll remember, and will know they are loved. As I was planning Happy Girl’s party recently, I decided to jot down some tips and ideas in this post, Party Theme Building: Where To Start
Think about What’s Special in the Birthday Person’s Life, Currently
For weeks (or longer) before, I am thinking about that special person and what they’re really into right now. Is there a certain hobby that’s capturing their attention? Do they have a new job or club that’s exciting and new for them? Are they taking a trip or another adventure that they’re focused on? Are they asking for a certain, special gift?
Here are some of the party launch ideas I’ve come up with in past years:
Cruise Ship Vacation
Minnesota State Fair
Amusement Park
Lemonade Stand
Bike Track
Airsoft Guns
Fear Factor/ Survivor
Wanting a Dog
Camping
Sports-Baseball, Football, etc
Because a birthday party/ anniversary / shower/grad party should be all about that special person, the theme should revolve around what is meaningful to them at this stage or year of their life. It also ends up being a great memory maker for everyone that attended; “That was the year he wanted a dog so badly…”, or “That was the first time you went to Valleyfair with Boy Scouts”. It helps put a framework to your memories, and in turn their lives!
Coordinate the Party Elements with Your Theme
Once you have a launching point for your party, it makes all the other elements much easier to decide on. You can pick out paper goods that coordinate with your theme, you can choose foods to go along with your great idea…everything else just falls into place!
I’ve spent the last 4 out of 5 weekends with Happy Girl auditioning at colleges for Musical Theater, so my theme of “Songbird” and music seemed appropriate this year. Since we’re experiencing our earliest ever spring here in MN, filling the tables with springtime flowers and textures seem to fit with the songbird theme, also.
{See my “Repurposed Vintage Fencing Squares DIY” for the centerpiece}
I had purchased the treble clef napkins a long time ago, knowing I’d use them for one of her parties. I quickly pulled pages out of an old songbook and used them as placemats. Adding touches of black to all the sweet colors, represents the maturity and sophistication she’s grown into, along with the sweetness she’s had since she was little. See how the all the elements point toward the special person? Creating a custom theme is much less commercial, and more individual.
My girl loves happy colors, especially aquas and greens, so I used my aqua sandwich glass plates, which were fun since the sheet music showed through! Our family gathering party count was 14, so I had to go every other with the place settings, but I think it makes for a more lively table that way!
Coordinate Your Menu With Your Theme
To complete the cohesive party, coordinate your menu with the theme. Pizza doesn’t really fit for a “Songbird” party, does it? We had Hawaiian Haystack, one of her favorite meals with Blueberry and Raisin Bran Muffins. Cucumber Lime Punch was the perfect green refreshment to go along.
Does this have you starting to think about the theme for your next party? You can create such a special celebration for those you love when you begin by focusing on what they’re currently into. Hope this Party Theme Building: Where To Start challenged your ideas for your next party!
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Thanks, Paul!