Inspired by Las Vegas or another casino-saturated area, you can throw a casino party with large playing tables and plenty of cards and dice. Don’t forget the gilded décor characteristic of casinoland.
Pull out the 1950s
rock-and-roll posters and poodle skirts and serve soda floats and other nostalgic eats.
Host a heavenly party with everyone in costumes of angels or gods, or throw a hellfire party with demons running amok. You could also leave it as an “either or” invitation and see how many people come dressed as each.
Hire a mixologist, and a party with adult beverages becomes more interesting. It’s not about imbibing, it’s about learning new drinks and having fun making them with friends.
Share the trivia categories ahead of time and prepare with fun prizes.
There aren’t many parties focused on one single adult beverage, but the variety of margaritas is too great to be ignored. Serve plenty of options like lime, watermelon, and coconut. Don’t forget to serve plenty of virgin options, too.
Sports fans can use existing team events as part of their own
party calendar. Combine another occasion with an upcoming match as a tailgate party, and it’s double the fun (and half the planning).
Inviting people over for dinner is one thing, and hosting a dinner party is another. Set the area up with elegant decorations and get your best serving ware out. Encourage guests to come dressed in their best, too.
Parties aren’t only at night. Host a Sunday brunch and make it a champagne event with mimosas and bellinis.
Guests come dressed in suits or fancy dresses, equipped with props inspired by the best gangster movies of all time.
Especially if several guests went to college together or were in school around the same time, your party can take an extra nostalgic turn if you set up just like the parties you had between all those study sessions.
Set up spa-level services at home with face masks and setups for mani-pedis. Complete the vibe with some LED candles and soft music, then relax together for a chill party among family or friends.
Instead of dressing in today’s glitzy and glammy gowns, invite guests to come in the most retro Hollywood getups they can think up. Old Hollywood looks back to the silent film days of the silver screen, and the costumes offer no shortage of elegance and glamour.
You can always turn to the wine tasting, too. Pair bottles with cheese, nuts, and fruits, and encourage guests to relax and take their time.
Hire a stand-up comedian to come to your party. Equip the pro ahead of time with some notes on the guests in attendance, and you’ll be sure to get laughs.
Meet at different restaurants for appetizers, main dishes, and desserts. It’s best if the restaurants are close together, otherwise organize carpools ahead of time. An alternate spin on this party idea is to host each phase at someone else’s house.
