amounts of money. Customizing your party with a
color theme, emblem, or initials can be surprisingly
simple but this is where less is usually much more.
Over-doing your theme can become nauseating and
can appear tacky. Here are some areas to consider
when decorating with your theme.
• Cake/gift table
• Lighting along walkway/in trees
• Simple yard props (flamingos, tiki torches)
• Directional signs
• Food/beverage
• Seating area
• Games
• Favors
• Tables/Centerpieces
The parking area and entrances leave big first
impressions and attention should be given to these
areas. These touches will immediately intrigue your
guests as they anticipate what’s inside!
Once guests arrive, they will need to be entertained.
Pairing your entertainment with your theme can be
a fun task. Create a playlist prior-to your event and
gather songs that relate to your theme. A DIY photo
booth or backdrop accompanied by props will keep
your guests amused for hours. Make specialty drinks
that emphasize your theme and set up a dessert or
food bar that satisfies the tastes of your guests and is
also fun to look at. These can be quite casual. Grilled
cheese sandwich bars are a breeze to create and may
sound more appetizing than airy appetizers to your
hungry guests. An ice cream float buffet or adult-inspired Bloody Mary bars are both guaranteed smilemakers.
Once the party starts don’t forget to mingle with
guests and have fun. Your guests don’t want to see
you fretting with anxiety or hiding in the kitchen, so
make sure that you enjoy the spectacular event you
worked so diligently on!