Party occasions come in all shapes and sizes but party theme ideas will always out number them. Themes can bring fun, whimsy and an opportunity to embrace a different time or place or can bring a fantasy world to life.
They can also be less dramatic but still there -- bringing cohesion to party organization, decorations and even the food (if you choose to go that far)!
During my years in the event industry, I was constantly asked if a theme was "necessary" for parties and events from birthdays and showers to reunions and weddings. The short answer is -- no, they are not necessary. The longer answer is -- a theme can actually help a host/hostess when planning a party.
What the heck do I mean by that? Let me explain...
They can also be less dramatic but still there -- bringing cohesion to party organization, decorations and even the food (if you choose to go that far)!
During my years in the event industry, I was constantly asked if a theme was "necessary" for parties and events from birthdays and showers to reunions and weddings. The short answer is -- no, they are not necessary. The longer answer is -- a theme can actually help a host/hostess when planning a party.
What the heck do I mean by that? Let me explain...
Do I have to have a Theme for my Party/Event?
Certainly not. However, a theme can actually help with the planning and pulling off of a party. Parties are usually planned in advance and include some or all of the following elements:
The occasion of your event or party can give you some help or direction when planning but a theme can really bring it all together.
With a central theme, it narrows the vast choices out there for the above mentioned elements. It gives you a starting point and a finish line. And, it can help rein-in ideas and keep you focused on the big picture you are trying to create.
- Invitations
- Set up and Decorations
- Food or Meal
- Cake or Desserts
- Favors or Guest Gifts
The occasion of your event or party can give you some help or direction when planning but a theme can really bring it all together.
With a central theme, it narrows the vast choices out there for the above mentioned elements. It gives you a starting point and a finish line. And, it can help rein-in ideas and keep you focused on the big picture you are trying to create.
What is a Theme?
Kids birthday parties are definitely theme occasions but adult parties and events can benefit from a theme as well. A theme can be whole hog or subtle, your choice. But, most parties have some sort of a theme.
Even when you simply choose a color scheme and coordinate the above elements with that scheme -- that's a theme too. It's a subtle theme, but a theme nonetheless.
Even when you simply choose a color scheme and coordinate the above elements with that scheme -- that's a theme too. It's a subtle theme, but a theme nonetheless.
Theme Ideas Abound
Luckily for us and everyone searching for party/event ideas, here are some articles that share a plethora of information that can help. Do you like Tea Parties? Christine shared her ideas for a child's birthday with a tea party theme in her lens, "Planning an Alice in Wonderland Tea Party".
Got someone that loves guitars and music? PartyBuzz helped plan and execute that theme for her grandson's birthday. "Teen Party Ideas: Guitars and Music Notes".
How about a Las Vegas theme? That one can be loads of fun, especially for adult events like birthdays, reunions, fundraisers and more!
Have you hosted a great theme party? I invite you to write about it. Use lots of photos too! As the Party Planning Contributor, I would love to help you promote your lens when it's finished.
What are you waiting for? Start writing!
Got someone that loves guitars and music? PartyBuzz helped plan and execute that theme for her grandson's birthday. "Teen Party Ideas: Guitars and Music Notes".
How about a Las Vegas theme? That one can be loads of fun, especially for adult events like birthdays, reunions, fundraisers and more!
Have you hosted a great theme party? I invite you to write about it. Use lots of photos too! As the Party Planning Contributor, I would love to help you promote your lens when it's finished.
What are you waiting for? Start writing!
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Themes might not be necessary for the party, but they sure make planning easier! I love all of the themes you have introduced me to over the last few years.
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