10 Responses to “Theme Parties: Yes or No?”

1. 1 BellaInkDesigns commented:
   January 12th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
   
   

   Since Real Simple considers Super Bowl parties a theme, then yes. And definitely YES when it comes to Halloween. Love Halloween! A theme can make a party visually interesting and also give the guests a conversation starter. Even if you’ve simply decided that all the decor will be silver and purple or that all the food will be one bite… it’s a theme.

2. 2 Courtney commented:
   January 12th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
   
   

   Yes, yes, yes! Apartment Therapy had some great inspiration for a 70s style, apres ski theme not too long ago that I would dying to try out if I didn’t live in Hawaii (which I think would make it a little too ridiculous).

   Courtneys last blog post: Art Lecture on Religion, Power & Culture in the Mughal Empire

3. 3 Anna commented:
   January 12th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
   
   

   All the time! LOST theme party, dogs birthday parties, travel themes. I love them.

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4. 4 ReginaDarling commented:
   January 12th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
   
   

   I LOVE theme parties! I think the key is to use one or two elements of the theme in order to create a cohesive idea without overdoing it. I recently threw a Roaring 20′s party. We had a password at the door, played ragtime and early jazz music and we served beverages popular of the time. Some people came dressed in retro-inspired attire and some didn’t, but everyone enjoyed themselves!

5. 5 Emilia commented:
   January 12th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
   
   

   They are the ONLY parties I host!

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6. 6 Rachel commented:
   January 12th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
   
   

   I do and I love them! Our next theme party will be for Inauguration Night-come dressed as a politician!

7. 7 Rebecca commented:
   January 12th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
   
   

   I love theme parties. Halloween is a big one that I’ve been hosting for years. Costumes are a must! I’ve always wanted to host a masquerade ball. I recently attended a “tacky Christmas sweater” themed party which was hilarious!! The fact that the party has a theme is usually a good enough icebreaker for people to get to know each other.

8. 8 Mary Lawler commented:
   January 12th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
   
   

   Themes are the best starter point. It encourages guests to participate rather than just attend. I have theme parties all the time from formal Christmas dinners to Bring Your Own Pool Party. The crazier the better, stretches the imagination. I always leave a caveat though, if a guest doesn’t have time or can’t think of anything they should come anyway, I don’t want them staying home because they can’t find a hula skirt.

9. 9 Elizabeth commented:
   January 12th, 2009 at 5:10 pm
   
   

   Oh yeah. I have an upcoming Inaugeration Party, and LOVE the ugly sweater Christmas party. I generally prefer to have a theme to help me organize food, drinks, and anything special I might want to play.

10. 10 Jen commented:
    January 12th, 2009 at 10:23 pm
    
    

    Yes!

    New Year’s was a wine and cheese party. In a couple of weeks I’m having an “All Things Bacon” Potluck. Can’t wait! :)

    Jens last blog post: Through a New Lens, Sprinkled with Pixie Dust

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