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Hosting a Corporate Party with a Racing Car Theme

Monday, January 16th, 2012

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custom props, tv, lighting, and incorporation of Compuware on the car

A Corporate Party with a Racing Car theme is  one that any racing car enthusiast is sure to enjoy. Both men and women enjoy this fast-paced sport, with the first organized official car race being documented back in 1887. Some of the states that tend to be more involved when it comes to car racing include North Carolina, Indiana, California, Georgia, and New York.

Decorating the Event
The overall car racing theme should emit a feeling of actually being at a race track. One really great idea is to place a few television sets around the room showing some of the more popular race car themed movies, such as Days of Thunder, NASCAR – The IMAX Experience, and Talladega Nights. Also, place black and white flags/balloons throughout the venue to add to the overall party atmosphere.

Cutouts

  • Dale Earnhardt, Bill Elliot, Jeff Gordon, John Andretti
  • Pace Car, Pit Crew Members, Flagmen, Winston Cup Trophy

Props & Flats

  • Racing Tires, Winners Circle Flat

Floor. Using a black and white checkered floor pattern is a really great idea and adds greatly to the overall racing car theme.

Walls. Consider using Spandex Walls to add the corporate logo or display a race car related message/photo for the audience to view.

Lighting. Use red, yellow, and green lights throughout the venue to emanate the stop, slow down, and go lights used during a car race.

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A good look at one of the many custom banners we created for this event.


Fun & Games
Let your guests know that you want them to have fun by initiating some games for them to play throughout the corporate event.

  • If an actual race is taking place at the time of the corporate party, have guests draw entrants names out of a bowl. If the driver they pick wins, give them two tickets to the next racing car event held nearby.
  • Set up a mini track and let guests race remote control cars around the track with the winner receiving a special prize.
  • Set up an area where guests can play racing car games, such as on PlayStation, with the winner being the person who gets the top score of the night.

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Starting line to the event with custom props and lighting


Food & Drink
The following list of foods are some of the more popular food items served at a racing car event.

  • Hot dogs, hamburgers, fried chicken
  • Nachos, chips & dip, potato salad
  • Soda, red bull, beer, champagne
  • Also, add some dessert options, such as a race car shaped cake and/or cookies

A Great Idea
Choose to highlight a particular racing event, such as NASCAR, and let the party theme fall around anything and everything related to this highly popular car racing event.

How to Create a Special Event using Spandex Walls

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

White Ottoman Pod With Nomadic Spandex Wall Units 300x200 How to Create a Special Event using Spandex Walls‘Spandex Walls’ probably isn’t a term you hear very often. Although we’re all most likely to be familiar with the word spandex, which refers to a stretchy fabric that is very durable and strong, the term Spandex Wall isn’t a phrase that usually comes to mind when looking to create/host a special event. Therefore, the following information is meant to inform you about some of the ways you can use a Spandex Wall for your next special event.

A Little Information about Spandex Walls
Often used for decorating special events, Spandex Walls come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although Spandex Walls are often utilized when a hosting space/venue needs some help by covering up plain or unattractive areas of the room, they are also able to add that extra bit of flair often sought when planning the decorative aspect of the event. Accordingly, Spandex Walls can really jazz things up by making  a particular statement, such as adding a corporate logo and/or a special event message, and/or adding special lighting for establishing quite the dramatic effect.

A Few Ideas for Using Spandex Walls
Keyboard Transformit spandex wall 225x300 How to Create a Special Event using Spandex WallsSpandex Walls are special in that they illuminate well when supplied with a lot of light, especially in an event room where the lighting is more subdued, They can also easily add a bit of elegance and sophistication to any type of event. Additionally, adding colors can provide some texture and depth to the overall look of a Spandex Wall.

Piano/Music Themed Event. Imagine hosting an event with a music theme and being able to highlight the walls, ceilings, or both with Spandex Walls that have printed piano keys on them! Your guests will be amazed at how magnificent these Spandex Walls look when they arrive, and will surely admire the fun and trendy style that these particular Spandex Walls add to the overall event theme.

Collapsible White Spandex Wall. For a smaller venue/event, or even to create individualized areas within a larger venue/event space, consider using a collapsible Spandex Wall.

White Spandex Wall with (Flame F/X) Lighting. Throwing a special event that needs to really make a statement? Add lighting and/or special lighting effects that are sure to impress and have everyone talking about the wow factor that happens when you do!

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Bottom Line
If you’re hosting an event and want to add that special and unique wow factor that will be sure to impress, consider using a Spandex Wall. There are a few different ways in which to utilize them, making Spandex Walls a great choice for any event. Use them to either cover up a particular area in a chosen venue so that the overall style fits in with the overall theme, to specifically support the event subject matter by adding logos and/or messages, or to add that extra touch of style and sophistication that can help give your particular event the ability to exceeds everyone’s expectations.

How to Host a Corporate Family Event – Fun or Formal

Monday, December 19th, 2011

Candy Bar 300x200 How to Host a Corporate Family Event   Fun or FormalThere are many types of corporate events held throughout the year, with most being business-oriented. Since many corporations also  tend to be very family-oriented, they tend to host a family event at least once a year, which are highly-anticipated events. When a corporation chooses to host a family event, their goal is to create an atmosphere that is family-friendly, giving their guests a variety of fun experiences that will give them memories to last them a lifetime. Or at least until the next corporate family event!

Decorating for a Family Event
When it comes to decorating the venue for the corporate family event, there are many choices from which to choose. Depending on the atmosphere and/or the venue you’re using will help you decide which type of decorations will work best for your particular event.

Family Event Theme Idea. A great choice for a corporate family event is to choose a theme that everyone can relate to, such as that from a fun family movie. For example, ‘Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory’ is an extremely fun and popular movie that can be used as an overall theme. Imagine how fun it would be decorate the corporate family event with lots of props that can make one feel like they are actually in the Willy Wonka Factory!

Chocolate Garden 300x200 How to Host a Corporate Family Event   Fun or FormalMulti-Color Ceiling Fabric. A great choice for making the event super-colorful and thus super-fun! Imagine how amazing the addition of multi-colored ceiling fabric will make to the overall ambiance, adding that extra flamboyance that makes any event extraordinary.

A Few Lighting Choices
Choosing the lighting for a corporate family event is a great idea, and adds lots of extra flair!

Light Projection. Choose to have your corporate logo projected on the walls using light projection, a lighting choice that is becoming more and more popular as it is considered both very versatile and super trendy.

Intelligent Lighting Ceiling Projection. Add some extra style and flamboyance by using light projection on the ceiling in a variety of fashionable patterns and styles.

Food & Drinks
When it comes to choosing what to serve at a corporate family event it’s important to take into consideration the ages of all the children/teens that are attending, which will greatly assist in choosing the foods and drinks.

Children.

  • Food Choices: Fruit Kabobs, Macaroni & Cheese, Hot Dogs, Pasta w/Meat Sauce
  • Drink Choices: Milk, Fruit Punch, Fruit Smoothies

Teens.

  • Food Choices: Sliders, Nachos, Pizza, Potato Skins w/Cheese
  • Drink Choices: Soda, Lemonade, Black Cows, Shirley Temples

Adults.

  • Food Choices: Finger Sandwiches, Vegetable Platter w/Dips, Hearty Salad
  • Drink Choices: Raspberry Ginger Ale, Tea(s), Coffee

Desserts for Everyone!

  • Chocolate Dipped Fruit
  • Cupcakes
  • Milkshakes

Good To Know
When hosting a corporate family event, be sure to take into consideration the variety of people as well as the general ages of everyone that will be attending. This will greatly assist in the planning arrangements as well as choosing the best decorations to make this event one that won’t soon be forgotten!

How To Host a Great 70′s Party

Monday, October 31st, 2011

70s party decor How To Host a Great 70s PartyIf you’re looking to host a 1970′s party, great! This particular era is one that exudes tons of fun and is viewed as one of the most enjoyable and thus more popular types of parties you can host. If you personally remember the 1970′s, the first thing to come to mind is probably how cool everyone and everything was: the turmoil of the 1960′s between love and war was over, and people were starting to celebrate this brand new decade with feelings of freedom, peace, and love.

Using an Accent Wall to Set the Mood
Using an accent wall to display all things 1970 is a great idea! and can be utilized in a number of ways with a purpose to show guests at a glance some of the more popular events that took place in this one-of-a-kind era.

1970′s Television/Movies. Charlie’s Angels was a hit, and so was that infamous picture of Farrah Fawcett in her red bathing suit, making this a must for the Accent Wall. Also, Saturday Night Fever, Rocky, Happy Days, and the Godfather were all super popular at this time making any references to these particular shows a great idea.

1970′s Music. Imagine life-sized cutouts of the following singers who made it to the top of the charts – Donna Summer, Elton John, Rod Stewart, Tina Turner, and the Village People. Fun!!

Clothing Styles. Bell-bottoms, platform shoes, and tie-dye made up some of the top styles when it comes to clothing, so  be sure include these fashion icon pieces. Other choices include wrap dresses, velour shirts, polyester suits, and halter tops.

Fads. Pet rocks, hanging beads, and lots of flowers should be included. (Let guests make their very own pet rock to take home with them for a memento!)

*Utilizing the colors of the 1970′s is a great idea – orange, yellow, brown, and green – and should be incorporated into the overall them.

*Also, don’t forget to create an area in at least one corner of the venue where guests are able to sit and talk with others about the 1970′s, preferably in bean bag chairs. Also, add some black lights with lots of really cool blacklight posters for that extra special appeal.

70amp;s Food & Drinks
Food. Fondues were all the rage! Since there are so many possibilities for creating fondues, you can use them for making appetizers, main entrées and/or desserts. Also, a yellow cake with a happy face is sure to be a hit. Other popular food choices include casseroles, Jell-0, pot pies, and Chex mix.

Drinks. Tang, Coca-Cola, Lemonade, and Sun Tea were some of the top drinks of the 1970′s.

Games & Dancing = Fun!

Trivia Game. Create a list of questions related to the 1970′s to pass out to your guests. Make sure there is a blend of both easy and difficult questions, and give the person who answers the most questions correctly a great prize!

Dancing. Disco was king! in this era and therefore makes it an obvious choice when it comes to choosing the music. Remember the Bump? Or the Hustle? Adding a lighted dance floor as well as a disco ball is a must!

Corporate Christmas Party – A Winter Theme

Thursday, October 6th, 2011

christmas white furniture 300x224 Corporate Christmas Party   A Winter ThemeA Corporate Christmas or Holiday Party is one of the most celebrated events held for employees, who really look forward to this special time of year! The holiday spirit is in the air and has a way of making people feel warm and happy, making a holiday Christmas Party one that is eagerly looked forward to. Know that hosting a Corporate Christmas takes a lot of preparation so be sure to start planning at least 2 months in advance to ensure that there is enough time to create the very best party!

Party Checklist
There are many things to do when it comes to hosting a Corporate Holiday Party, making the following list a general guideline to get your started.

  • Create the Corporate Christmas Party announcements/invitations
  • Figure out the theme and/or the type of atmosphere that will appeal to all guests
  • Plan all food and drinks – order
  • Plan for music – order or hire

Creating the Atmosphere
snowflakes with projection 300x224 Corporate Christmas Party   A Winter ThemeOne of the most important aspects that comes with hosting a Christmas Party is choosing the right decorations in order to create the perfect atmosphere.

Entrance. Imagine your guests excitement as they arrive and see that the entrance to the Christmas Party resembles an igloo, which helps to create the right mood as soon as they arrive.

Ceiling / Atmosphere. When it comes to creating the perfect Christmas atmosphere, consider decorating the venue from floor to ceiling. Envision a beautifully draped ceiling in either white, silver and/or blue fabrics along with lots of snowflakes and/or silver ornaments hanging intermittently throughout.

Sitting Area. Create a few areas where your guests are able to sit down and enjoy the company of other guests. A fireplace with comfy chairs is one great idea and allows the guests to feel completely at ease as they sit and chat by the fire.

Lighting. Use lighting to add some extra style and elegance! Choose from something simple, such as sequenced can lights in blue and white or maybe something a little more dramatic is called for, such as using lighted tables.

Food & Drinks & Music
winter theme snowflakes 300x224 Corporate Christmas Party   A Winter ThemeChoose from a fancy sit down dinner or a more casual dining experience such as using a buffet table to place a few more popular, delicious foods that people look forward to eating at this time of year.

Food Ideas. Be sure that there is a variety of food, such as turkey, ham, Waldorf salad, a cheese platter, just to name a few, as well as a variety of finger foods. Also, add at least 3 different desserts, such as a berry pie, a spice cake, and plum tarts.

Drink Ideas. Be sure to include a few Christmas drinks that are considered to be classics, such as apple cider, hot chocolate, and punch as well as a few more modern drinks. Also, decide whether alcohol will be served at the event as to make the appropriate accommodations.

Music. Be sure that there is a quality sound system to play some of the more popular Christmas songs for guests to listen as well as dance to. Or splurge and hire a DJ who has plenty of experience in Christmas music and can take requests from guests to make the party just that more special.

Make this year’s holiday party one to remember.

How to Host the Best Halloween Party

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011

Cemetery Arch 21 300x225 How to Host the Best Halloween PartyOctober is right around the corner, making this the perfect time to start planning for the best Halloween Party ever! Corporate Halloween Parties are especially fun because employees feel like they can really express themselves by dressing up as someone else (or something else!) and having a night of fun with it. Whether they want to admit it or not, employees love attending a Corporate Halloween Party so be sure to start planning soon as hosting a Halloween bash is a great way to gather employees together for a night of scary fun. Personal parties, as well, are always in style for Halloween.

Scary Fun Entrance
What comes to mind when one thinks about Halloween? Lots of scary fun! Halloween is different from other parties in that guests are able to really use their imagination to become someone or something else for a night.

Halloween Party Entrance. Imagine how excited your guests will be when they show up to the party’s entrance and are greeted by a Grave Prop with a Haunted Window and Black Velour Drapes as the backdrop. Fun!

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Creating the ideal atmosphere for a Halloween Party is critical. There are many themes from which to choose, such as Zombies, Spiders, and Corpses, or you can forego the theme and have a party that includes a mix of all things scary. Whatever you choose will sure to be a big hit with everyone, so be sure to start the planning right away in order to give guests time to search for the best costume.

Zombies. What’s scarier than zombies? Nothing! Imagine a display that shows a zombie emerging from a crate so it can come out and get whoever is closest.

Spiders. Picture a large spider web with a victim entangled in it for later munching! This prop will have your guests mesmerized at the very thought.

Corpses. Visualize an Electric Chair with a Truss and Throw Switch, and a Corpse sitting in the chair all hooked up – maybe he/she was late to work?

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Now that the atmosphere is set, it’s time to place a focus on a few other important details.

What to Wear?

  • Depending on the theme will dictate what your guests will wear to the Halloween Party.
  • Idea #1 – Incorporate a theme that has everyone dress up as the same type of scary creature, which allows guests to have fun comparing themselves to each other.
  • Idea #2 – Choose a classic movie and have your guests dress up as some of the characters.

Food & Drinks
Eating and drinking at a Halloween Party can be lots of fun when you use your imagination! Since this is a Corporate Halloween Party, be sure to mix up the food offerings in order to accommodate all the guests.

  • Snacks. Finger sandwiches (in the shape of real fingers, of course) are an all-time favorite.
  • Drinks. Blood Red Punch with ice cube eyeballs
  • Dinner. Cream of Pumpkin Soup, Pumpkin Salad, and/or Spaghetti (worms & blood sauce) are 3 great choices!
  • Desert. Boston Scream Pie or Creepy Crawler Cupcakes

Don’t Forget!
Be sure to include the classic game of bobbing for apples! Also, don’t forget to choose a variety of Halloween-inspired music, for listening as well as to dance to. Enjoy!

Planning a Fundraising Event

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

Hosting a Fund Raising Event can be a great way to raise money for a variety of different reasons. With a main goal of generating donations for a specific organization, the event can also help to promote the different initiatives that the organization has undertaken. Depending on the nature of the fundraiser, it may make sense to have either a lunch or a dinner fundraiser.

The venue for your fundraising event is especially important. Making sure the venue is conveniently located in order to accommodate your guests comfortably, as well as complementing the venue with the best décor, are both essential for fundraising success.

Fund Raising Lunch
When a fundraising lunch is held, the décor is expected to be more causal when compared to a fundraising dinner. A great idea is to keep everything clean and simple, and then adding in those special, appropriate touches that pertain directly to the fundraising organization.

An Elegant Lunch. Imagine the look on your guests faces when they walk into the fundraising venue and are welcomed by the simple elegance of both tables and chairs covered in crisp, white cloths with blue ribbon accents. Adding beautiful bouquets of flowers for the table centerpieces give that extra flair of color and is a really great idea. A white spandex wall can create the rooms borders while displaying  the name of the sponsoring corporation as well as the name of the organization the event is being held for.

Fund Raising Dinner
When planning for a fundraising dinner, the décor is expected to be more formal when compared to a fundraising lunch. A great idea includes making your guests feel extra-special by adding in some exceptional lighting in a color that’s fitting to the organization receiving the well-deserved attention on this exceptional night.

A Formal Dinner. Imagine your guests excitement as they enter the venue and see that the event is decorated in a traditional – yet trendy and fashionable – black-and-white setting. What’s great about utilizing the black-and-white theme is that any additional décor you deem relevant to the event can be used, giving the host a wealth of ideas along with the opportunity to truly personalize the event to the organization being honored.

Tips for the Best Fund Raiser
Since fund raising events are focused purely on raising money for a particular organization, there are some things that you can do that can help you raise the most funds possible.

  • Create a fundraising committee! There’s lots to do when hosting an event, so the more assistance, the better!
  • Set a Fundraising goal, and make sure that everyone knows what it is so they can assist in making it come true!
  • Don’t hold the event too close to any other major holidays so that the significance of the event doesn’t get ‘lost’ due to other, major events/holidays occurring around the same time.

Publicizing the event can lead to additional donations as well as giving your business a great reputation as one that cares about helping their community, which is a true win-win situation.

Event Lighting – How to Make it Work

Thursday, September 1st, 2011

wall accent lighting 300x200 Event Lighting   How to Make it WorkWhen hosting a special event, there are many various aspects that need to be addressed. Finding the right venue and decorating the event so that it properly presents the theme of the day/night are definitely two of the most important, and even though these two items are always at the top of everyone’s I’m-planning-an-event-and-I-have-a-million-things-to-do-checklist, lighting often ends up near the very bottom. This makes it so that the art of lighting tends to either be neglected or ignored altogether.

Why is Lighting so Important?
The lighting of an event is often something that goes unnoticed (unless it is part of the event and thus intentionally made to stand out). This is most likely due to the fact that lighting is often one of the last items on the checklist and thus doesn’t always get the proper attention it deserves, but another reason is that there just isn’t enough information on lighting, and how to do it right!

This doesn’t need to be the case as there are many lighting options available that can add that extra flair to your next event, of which all will help set that particular event mood that you’re looking for.

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There are quite a few lighting options from which to choose, so think about the statement you want to make and then choose one of the following options that can help make that happen!

Truss Uprights with Sequenced Can Lights
This style of lighting is quite common as well as being very versatile. Used for a variety of lighting needs, can lights can be used either as a focal point or can give less subtle lighting within the background of an event.

Light Tables with Washed Wall Background
Imagine the ambiance of the room when you choose to use these beautiful Light Tables! They’ll definitely be a conversation starter and are considered a perfect addition for any event that requires a touch of sophistication.

Light Projection
Using Light Projection can be a fun and interesting way to add special and/or unique lighting possibilities to your event. The projected light can be focused on any area, such as a wall, ceiling, or even on a dramatic background such as velour drapes or a string curtain wall. Your company can even have its very own logo or trademark projected, which can be quite impressive.

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If you’re wanting to keep things a little more simple, you may want to explore the possibilities of adding some floor and/or table lamps to your event’s décor. Although lamps tend to offer more subtle and simple lighting options, they are just the thing when it comes to wanting effortless and straightforward lighting for smaller events.

A Few Questions
Ask yourself the following questions that can help guide you with your lighting decisions:

-Is the event held in the daytime or at night?

-How much do I want the lighting to be a part of the overall theme?

-What kind of mood do I want the guests to be in?

Pipe and Drape – Simple Décor That Makes A Bold Statement

Monday, August 1st, 2011

white pipe and drape 300x225 Pipe and Drape   Simple Décor That Makes A Bold StatementWhen it comes time to host an event, the list of things to do can easily come across as being a bit overwhelming. Some of the more critical aspects include finding the right venue, appropriate entertainment, ordering food and drinks, and decorating the event so that it matches the event theme.

Since there are so many, various aspects to hosting an event, some of the minor details are often overlooked. Because it’s the little things that normally have the ability to make or break an event, it’s important to pay just as much attention to these little details so that your particular event is truly the best it can possibly be!

Pipe and Drape
Pipe and Drape can be used to highlight a special area, or even used as a border to surround the entire event. Draping is one of the most popular decorating techniques utilized because it is simple yet offers quite the bold statement.red pipe and drape 300x225 Pipe and Drape   Simple Décor That Makes A Bold Statement

What Exactly is a Pipe and Drape System? A pipe and drape system refers to the method used for hanging the drapes in the most fashionable way that is considered suitable for that particular event. Special piping is put together to form the foundation and support of the drapes.

Draping Choices
There are many various colors and fabrics from which to choose from, so feel free to explore all the possibilities available. Stay with one color theme, or mix and match, it’s up to you!

Colors. Choose from some of the most beautiful, popular colors – blue, magenta, green, silver, purple, seafoam, pink, red, burgundy, silver, gold, white, black. Patterns are also available, such as zebra, leopard, camouflage, and more.

Fabrics. Choose from velour, crushed velvet, banjo, polyester, poly silk, nylon, lame, and boucle.

Draping Ideas
There are quite a few ways to use draping that can bring your event to another whole level! Depending on what the event theme will be, will help decide which drapes are most suitable and what type of draping styles will best highlight your particular event.

trade show pipe and drape 300x225 Pipe and Drape   Simple Décor That Makes A Bold StatementCorporate Luncheon. Imagine beautifully decorated tables covered with crisp, white tablecloths and bright, seafoam napkins. The room is surrounded with elegant black velour drapes with seafoam pole covers adding that extra special touch of style and sophistication.

Entrance. The entrance to any event sets the mood! Imagine how impressed your guests will be when they arrive at your event and feel welcomed as they look around and see the striking  black velour drapes tied back to reveal the white poly silk drape interior. Simply stunning!

Don’t Forget!
Add tiebacks and/or pole covers for some extra flair and elegance.

How to Host a Fun 1950′s Party

Friday, July 15th, 2011

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1950s Diner Theme

There’s no doubt about how excited your guests will be once they find out they are invited to a party with a 1950′s theme! Out of the multitude of party ideas from which to choose from, if your goal is to have fun, then hosting a 1950′s party is the way to go!

Start the Fun!
What comes to mind when one thinks about the exciting and wholesome era of the 1950′s? How about Poodle Skirts, Leather Jackets, and wholesome sitcoms like Happy Days? Or maybe the first thing that came to mind was the laid back attitude of James Dean or the extraordinary coolness that Rock ‘n Roll brought to the music field during this particular era?

Whatever comes to mind when you think of this particular period of time can be easily realized when you choose to host a 1950′s Theme Party!

The Perfect Atmosphere for Fun!

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1950s TV Entrance


Creating the perfect atmosphere is essential to a party’s overall success!

1950′s Icons
As you walk into the party, envision seeing (cutouts of) Dick Clark, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, and/or Elvis Presley standing amongst the sidelines greeting and welcoming guests as they enter the party. This is a great way to introduce your guests to the theme as they arrive, and will help get the 1950′s party off to a great start!

Accent Wall.
An accent wall is the perfect place to display your favorite 1950′s memorabilia, and will not only be quite the stunning and impressive display piece, it will surely be quite the great conversation piece. Be general in your selection of what to display, or hone in on a particular theme, such as 1950′s cars.

Event Tip
Black, white, pink, and turquoise are all popular 1950′s colors.

Clothes, Food, Drinks, & Dancing
Now that the atmosphere is set, the rest is icing on the cake!

What to Wear?
Be sure that you let your guests know that they should dress up in their favorite 1950′s clothing style!

  • Girls: Poodle Skirts, Scarves, Bobbie Socks, Saddle Shoes, Ponytails
  • Boys: White T-shirts, Jeans, Leather Jacket, Slicked Back Hair

Food & Drinks
Imagine your guests sitting at a 1950′s Diner Counter, ordering their favorite 50′s foods.

  • Food: Hamburgers, French Fries
  • Drinks: Soda, Milkshakes, Root Beer Floats

Dancing Music
It’s hard to not dance when the music that the 1950′s is famous for starts playing… Rock ‘n Roll! Picture your guests dancing the night away as they perform to all the popular American Bandstand moves that were so very popular in this era.

  • Bands: Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, Everly Brothers
  • Dances: The Twist, The Jitterbug, The Stroll