Then, finish the event with a taste-test.

Keep the stakes low, and invite your friends to make their favorite sweet treats. So take your love of The Great British Baking Show to the next level by hosting a bake off in your backyard. “If you and your friends all love the same show, it’s fun to throw a party that highlights ,” Lynch says. Hang posters of your favorite K-pop groups, queue up some concert videos and get ready to dance all night long. K-Pop Dance PartyĬan’t make it to the next BTS concert? Host your own, Nikki May of Nikki Connected, says. Or create your own murder mystery game, and tailor it to your friend group. Snag a murder mystery game kit to guide the night. Murder mystery parties may be goofy, but they’re also ridiculously fun. And most importantly, keep the bubbly flowing.

Wear your finest coastal grandmother attire. Why wait decades to enjoy the gifts of retirement? With Sinsheimer’s Bubbles in Boca theme, you can vicariously escape to a Florida retirement community any time you want. And divide your guests into teams with color-coded jerseys. So the next time the weather is nice, throw a field day in your backyard. Some of the most creative theme party ideas come from the smallest budgets, Jenkins says. If you can, move furniture around to create a ballroom-type space-and invite your friends to start dancing. Once you’ve set a strict dress code and stocked up on champagne, you should be good to go.

Throwing a black-tie party doesn’t have to cost a fortune, Lynch says. “Many stores carry vintage decorations and clothing, so it’s easy to find supplies and costumes,” Lynch says.

Ask friends to dress in clothes from different eras. Instead of tying your party to a single decade, plan one that honors every decade. Whether the games are a side activity or the focal point of your party, you’re sure to have a good time. “It’s easy to make the house feel cozy with the fireplace on, blankets and pillows and a bunch of board games,” Salzman says. One easy way to throw a party? Slip on some PJs, and whip out your favorite board games.

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