Balls Birthday
I need help planning a masquerade ball for my 17th birthday.?
I never had a sweet 16, so for my 17th birthday i want to have a huge masquerade ball with people in elegant suits and gowns and such. but i need a little help with ideas for types of food, things to do, etc. does anyone have any suggestions?
when i think of masquarade i think – Elegant kind of circus
, aPARTY SLOGAN:
After selecting this theme for your party, choose a slogan to use in your invitations, and to use in tying in decorations, favors and more to your theme. Try one of the following, or come up with a slogan that fits your personality and the tone you wish to set for your party:
• Masquerade Magic
• Midnight Masquerade
• Masked Ball
• Millennial Masquerade
• Venetian Masquerade
• Midsummer Masquerade
• Midwinter Masquerade
• Masked Magic
INVITATIONS:
This fancy dress theme party provides an opportunity to pull out all the stops! A personalized masquerade invite will set just the right tone for your party.
As an alternative, mail out inexpensive metallic masks with a hand written or computer generated tag attached with all the details of the party as your invitation. Request that each guest customize their mask to match their party attire, and wear the mask to the party. Suggest that they embellish them with feathers, tulle, rhinestones, paint, sequins, etc. Award prizes for different categories: “biggest”, “most creative”, “best match with attire”, etc.
ATTIRE:
For the most dramatic effect, ask guests to dress in black-tie formal wear. If you expect that some people will be reluctant, make the party “Black-tie Optional.” That way, most people will come dressed up, and those who don’t want to won’t avoid the party.
MUSIC:
A string quartet or harpist would be the perfect musical accompaniment for this party, especially during the cocktail hour and dinner. For a less formal approach, try a DJ or some festive CDs on Your Own stereo.
DECORATIONS:
Before you select your decorations, choose a color theme to work with. Generally, working with at least two colors, but no more than three works best. For a masquerade theme, choose one Solid Color, and complement it with either silver or gold.
• Check out perfect Masquerade and Masks Extraordinaire centerpieces.
• We offer hundreds of decorations in silver and gold. Glittery curtains, huge inexpensive chandeliers, draped gold and silver gossamer, and zillions of silver and gold balloons just to start with! To add some extra flare to your party…purchase several cans of silver and gold spray paint, and cover anything and everything (not living) in your theme colors. A few suggestions? Cover disposable cameras, serving dishes (even inexpensive plastic can be sprayed), old chairs…the possibilities are endless.
• Never underestimate the power of decorating with balloons, as they can transform any room into a cozy and festive space in minutes at a very low cost. Balloon strands and swags are the perfect accessory to hang across the ceiling of a large ballroom, tent or gymnasium. For a very dramatic look, outline a dance floor or the perimeter of a room with balloon strands. Balloon columns work much the same way that balloon arches do, in that they are ideal when placed at entryways, for use as a photo backdrop, or as a terrific splash of color placed at intervals around a party room.
• If you have not had the pleasure of decorating with gossamer in the past, you are in for a delightful surprise. It is a wonderful, lightweight fabric that creates fabulous decorating touches at a very reasonable price. It drapes, hangs and holds its shape beautifully. The gossamer comes in a multitude of colors, patterns, and widths to fit any party decoration need. If you are decorating a large area, or want to make any area look more intimate and festive, use gossamer to drape, swag, or cover just about anything. Ceilings, walls, doorframes, edges of table skirting, or tabletops all look terrific when accented with gossamer. Create a tent-like appearance by gathering the gossamer at a central point in the ceiling and draping it to the walls. Many unsightly gymnasiums and banquet halls have been transformed into fantasy locations using our gossamer. Twist or braid two colors together for a stunning look. Wrap gossamer around columns, stair rails, or balloon arches in your theme colors.
• One of the hottest trends today is to cover banquet or reception chairs with chair bows! With our metallic silver or gold gossamer (at a budget price), you can drape a piece of 19″ gossamer across the top of each chair back, and then tie a gossamer streamer bow around the back of the chair. The bows can be cut to any length, and even look lovely with tails trailing on the floor.
• Columns provide an elegant decorating touch. We have several ready-made columns that can be accented with gossamer, streamers, or garland. They also look sleek and sophisticated standing alone or grouped together. Columns provide a grand entry-way or a great photo backdrop, and also work well to section off a large room (dance area, food area, etc.)
• Add twinkle lights to balloon arches, strands, columns or clouds, to gossamer swags and ceiling tents, table edges, or around the perimeter of a room.
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Sports Theme Birthday Party Tips
Sports theme birthday parties are fun for kids of all ages. They can be fun to plan as well as fun to attend. No matter what your budget, you are sure to find a sports theme that will fit your budget. When planning a sports theme birthday party, it is important to keep in mind the age of the children who will be at the party. You will want the games and prizes to be age appropriate.
Soccer themed birthday parties are popular amongst boy and girls of varying ages. For the invitations, you could print off a Soccer Ball card. You could have a cake that resembles a soccer ball. As well, you could have soccer plates, cups and napkins and green silverware. If you are looking to have games at the party, you could have soccer shoot out, dribble contest and see who can head ball the soccer ball into a goal or bucket. Small soccer balls could be purchased for the goody bags as well as soccer ball candy and treats.
When looking to decorate for a soccer party, consider placing soccer gear, such as uniform shirts and shorts, goalie jerseys and gloves, cleats, shin guards and socks around the room. As far as food goes, consider serving pizza, chips and soda.
Another favorite sports theme birthday party is a football party. For this one, you could print off invitations from your computer that say “Help us kick off John’s 7th birthday”. In the background, you can have a picture of a football or a football field. Ask the kids to come dressed in their football jersey of their favorite player.
For food, consider purchasing a variety of different finger foods, as well as chips and dip. A game that is sure to be a hit is football toss. Design a piece of plywood to resemble a football. Then, cut out a hole in the middle. Have the kids try and toss a football through the hole.
Cheerleading is very popular among girls of all ages. If you are considering a cheerleading themed birthday party you can design an invitation that says “Let’s give a cheer, Kasey is turning 8”. The invitations can look like a cheerleading outfit. As well, the cake can be designed with cheerleaders on top. Have the guests come dressed in their cheerleading uniforms. You can decorate for the party by placing cheerleading uniforms around, as well as pom-poms and megaphones. If you are looking to pass out goody bags at the party, consider putting pom-pom hair ribbons, as well as sports related candy and small megaphones in the bags.
Perhaps you are looking to host an all sports themed birthday party. With this, you could pass out invitations that look like sport tickets. At the top, place the words VIP Pass. Kids will get a kick out of seeing the invitation that looks like a real sporting ticket. Use a variety of different sports balls, such as soccer balls, basketballs and baseballs to decorate. You can also place jerseys around throughout the party room. If you have access to pennants, they would also make some great decorations. For food, you could have a variety of different finger foods, such as wings, cheese trays and veggie trays. You could also have hot dogs, popcorn and cracker jacks.
Bowling is another great sports theme birthday party idea. With this one, you will not have a lot of preparation. You can simply call your local bowling alley and book a couple of lanes. Many bowling alleys will provide balloons and a bowling pin that the birthday kid can take home with them. You purchased pre-made bowling invitations or make your own. If you make your own, you can cut out circles with three black dots on them, to resemble a bowling ball. On the back side, you can place the words “You will be bowled over at Kayla’s birthday party” and give all of the details for the party. If you will have younger kids at the party, you can request that the bumpers be put up on the lanes. Kids will have a great time bowling.
A sport theme birthday party can be a lot of fun for kids of all ages. With some creativity, you can easily plan a birthday party that will not soon be forgotten. Just be sure to make the games, prizes and food are age appropriate. No matter what sport you choose, your party will be loved by everyone.
About the Author
Author: Bennetta Elliott, SEO of Personalized Gift Express, your 1-stop-shop for personalized sports theme gifts.
