Adult Party Themes
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Looking for some fun themes for your next gathering? Parties aren't just for kids. Read on to find out about some great adult party themes that will make your event something that your guests will always remember.
The Titanic
Take a step back to 1912 and imagine that your guests are on their way to America to begin their new life in New York. It is the first night on the Titanic, and everyone has been invited to dine with the captain.
To get everyone in the spirit of the theme, have everyone dress in formal attire from that period (which can be located at costume shops or online). Some can dress up like members of the Titanic’s crew and give the atmosphere a more realistic feel. Use classy formal dinnerware, play some big band music for dancing (or hire a band). Don’t forget to take lots of pictures!
To learn more about the Titanic, check out some of these links below:
Murder Mystery Party
Who done it? A murder has taken place and your guests will need to figure out who the killer is. Everyone is a suspect, and plays a character in this scenario. You can find some great story lines for your mystery online or specialty game stores. This type of theme can be played at home, a hotel room, restaurant etc. Depending on your story, props may be needed to give a more “authentic” feel. Aside from that, the cost to host this event should not be over the top.
Here are some good links that can help you:
Survivor Party
Inspired by the TV show, your guests will be divided into two tribes. Before the day of the party, think about how you want to split them up- male vs. female, couples, or just a random mix. Work on a cool name for your “island” so when your guests arrive everyone will get into the spirit of the theme from the very beginning. Put bamboo tiki torches outside your front door. Serve tropical foods. Plan “challenge” events for the individual tribes to earn points. Since this is a party, it would be no fun to have anyone “voted off”, so whichever team scores the most points wins.
Here are some ideas for your challenges:
- Have a treasure hunt. Make a list of items that must be found on your “island”
- A relay race. Create a box filled with heavy “treasure” that will be passed to each member of the tribe until completion. The tribe that finishes this task first wins.
- Give each tribe a plastic bag and a list of all the main colors of the rainbow. Have each tribe try to find one item in nature of each color.
- Gummy “bug” eating contest. Since you would not subject your guests to eating real bugs, get some creepy looking gummies that look like spiders, cockroaches etc. See who can eat the most to win the challenge. Tip: These gummies will be found easier around the Halloween season.
- The dress up relay race- Get an outfit for your tribes to put on. Make sure the ensemble is loose enough to fit everyone in the group! Each tribe member must put on this outfit. Once completed, they must take it off again so the next person in the group will do the same. Have fun with this. Find a crazy outfit that everyone will get a kick out of wearing.
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If your grandma is the nostalgic type, Allie, decade-themed parties can be fun for adults who have seen styles and fads come and go. You could have a 70s disco theme or an 80s party. However, a surprise party doesn't leave much room for getting into costume. Old standbys like a tropical party theme an also be good. If the party is in the next month or two, Spring Party Themes may also give you some ideas.
-- Contributed by: Lorie WitkopI am going to throw a surprise birthday party for my grandmother, but I really can't think of a good theme... there will only be 8-10 people.... and only 4 are really her friends. The rest are family.... and me. she will be turning 57 and I have absoloutly NO idea what to do.... Her party will be on a sunday, and we will surprise her on her way home from church. I do know that much. Do you have any ideas or suggestins?
-allie
-- Contributed by: allieWhat games you play, Gary, can depend on the overall theme. For instance, if you have a luau, then you can have a limbo contest. If you're going for a traditional "Over the Hill" party, it might be fun to incorporate some geriatric versions of classic party games. For instance, instead of "Pin the Tail on the Donkey" you could "Pin the Dentures on Grandma" with a cartoon picture of an older woman. With such a wide variety of ages at your party, anything that will let guests team up is a good idea so five-year-olds aren't playing head-to-head with teenagers. You could play Pictionary or Charades with over-the-hill-related words.
Be sure to check out 50th Birthday Party Ideas for even more ideas. Good luck with your party planning!
-- Contributed by: Lorie WitkopThis page has been accessed 37,342 times. This page was last modified 08:09, 8 November 2007.
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