These Christmas wedding ideas will help you throw an unforgettable celebration during one of the most festive times of the year. Lean into the nostalgia and give your guests a beautiful evening with fun, food, and wonderful memories during your big day.

Is A Christmas Wedding A Good Idea?

There are lots of potential advantages to having a Christmas wedding in the winter. While it isn’t the most popular time of the year to host a bash, there are some reasons it tops events during your typical wedding season. Here are some of the best benefits to having a winter wedding.

• More venue options and dates to choose from
• Lower venue and vendor rates
• Less competition for RSVPs from family and friends
• Cheaper travel and hotel costs for guests
• A unique and memorable party for everyone

Christmas & Winter Wedding Invitations

Christmas and winter wedding invitations may sound like a challenge, but they’re actually quite the opposite. Spring and summer weddings tend to stick to a flower theme and fall weddings may include some foliage, but winter wedding invitations are the perfect time to step outside the box.

Winter greenery invitations are a gorgeous way to drive home your cozy, winter wedding theme. A Christmas town invitation gives guests a sneak peek into what to expect from your Christmas-themed wedding. For elegant winter wedding invitations without a full-blown holiday theme, opt for a classy wedding invitation in a deep burgundy hue with gold or sparkle accents.

Christmas Wedding Decor

Christmas themed wedding ideas for decor can range from traditional and festive to elegant and classy. Select from gorgeous Christmas decor ideas that best fit the mood you’re aiming for. When planning winter wedding decor, try to focus on making the event feel cozy and intimate for your guests.

Colors

A classic Christmas themed wedding color scheme could be a combination of deep burgundy and emerald green. For accent colors, consider neutrals like black, white, or even a soft gray or nude beige. Red and green are long-established holiday colors and selecting deeper hues ups the elegance factor. Emerald green table coverings with black dinner napkins and gold napkin rings make a gorgeous table setting. 

If you want to create a fancy, festive feel for your event, a black and gold theme is a classy and understated wedding color scheme. Consider a black tablecloth and a gold, sequined runner. Crisp white plates with gold silverware add a subtle radiance to guests’ tables. 

For a winter wonderland theme that shies away from traditional Christmas colors, a dusty blue hue accented with blush, white, and sparkly silver would make for an enchanting and gorgeous decor palette.

Flowers

Floral arrangements are an attractive way to create a charming winter wonderland wedding atmosphere. Consider in-season winter wedding flowers to match the motif and to save on cost. Some gorgeous winter flower options are camellias, ranunculus, gardenias, or the most festive of all, poinsettias. 

Choose flowers that fit your color scheme. White flowers are a beautiful accent to a black and gold theme while burgundy or blush flowers look stunning with emerald green decor. Use flowers to accentuate the main areas of your ceremony and reception like the altar, bridal party table, bar, or photo backdrops.

Lights

Using Christmas lights in your winter wonderland wedding theme adds that ideal warm glow to an evening reception. They create a cozy ambiance and set the mood for an intimate and friendly affair. Dazzle your guests with Christmas lights in unique places by using battery-powered lights that don’t require a plug. Run them along the center of the tables, drape them behind the bride and groom’s chairs, and create a whimsical photo scene using tulle as a backdrop with glowing lights woven throughout.

Trees and Garland

Play up the holiday theme by using Christmas trees and holiday garlands in your winter wedding decor. The luscious green of the trees with the warm yellow glow of the lights creates a beautiful backdrop for wedding photos and for creating memories. 

Use trees to frame the altar for the ceremony, hang garland across the bar, and use sprigs of pine to add a little cheer to place settings. Bringing in pops of greenery is a must for affordable wedding decor. For winter weddings, keep the greenery seasonal and use pine, blue spruce, cedar, or juniper to add texture and color to your winter wonderland wedding theme.

Christmas Wedding Centerpieces

Create a warm and inviting environment by using Christmas wedding centerpieces for all of your guests’ tables. These centerpieces don’t need to be baubled Christmas trees, but you can use this opportunity to get into the winter theme. 

Garlands of greenery with crisp white candles make beautiful accents on long rectangular tables. Use a crisp white napkin in the center of a round table with cuts of fresh winter greens, like pine or blue spruce, along with some pinecones and glowing white tea light candles or warm yellow Christmas lights. Utilize some of your winter-season flowers for stunning floral arrangements that highlight your wedding’s accent colors

Winter & Christmas Wedding Favors

Send your guests home with a small token of your appreciation in the form of Christmas wedding favors. These gifts don’t need to be large or complicated, just a sweet and sentimental offering to help them remember your big day.

Wedding Christmas Ornament

A holiday ornament is a charming gift for your guests that will remind them of your wedding for years to come. Whether it’s a personalized Christmas wedding ornament with your wedding date engraved, a trio of simple jingle bells tied together with twine, or a wood-carved snowflake, let the ornament tell your wedding story.

For a fun activity at the reception, you could also allow guests to make their own Christmas wedding ornament favors by providing empty glass ornaments and fillers such as sprigs of pine, holly berries, faux snow, glitter, or pinecones.

Hot Chocolate Mix Kits

Hot chocolate kits are a perfect treat for chilly winter nights. Fill a small mason jar with homemade hot chocolate mix, complete with marshmallows, and decorate the jar with a sprig of pine or a neat Christmas bow. 

Get creative with your mix-ins and let guests choose which hot chocolate best suits their mood. Cinnamon adds a sweet spice for a Mexican-style hot chocolate. Gingerbread spice creates a holiday-themed mug full of goodness and espresso powder adds a much-needed kick for guests who stay just a little too late at your holiday-themed affair!

Pine Trees

Send guests home with a gift that helps the environment. A pine tree seedling is a festive holiday wedding favor that your friends and family can use to decorate their own home for the holidays and then plant to remember your big day.

What To Serve Guests At a Christmas Wedding

Treat your guests to an amazing meal with a holiday mood. Start with a fun cocktail hour serving festive drinks and fun finger foods. Move on to a deliciously comforting dinner menu with some elevated family favorites, and then serve dessert, like a gorgeous Christmas wedding cake to share with all of your loved ones.

Christmas Cocktails

Themed cocktails are a fun way to show your personality to your wedding guests. Get festive with your drink offerings by doing a Christmas old fashioned, mulled wine, or a traditional egg nog with rum, brandy, or bourbon. Offer all three Christmas themed wedding drinks and see which one your guests love most.

Ask if your bartenders can garnish drinks using sprigs of rosemary or pop a couple of cranberries in flutes of champagne. These tiny drink details add a dose of merriment to create the perfect winter wonderland wedding ambiance.

Festive Appetizers

Whether you decide to do themed appetizers that look like Christmas trees or wreaths or go a more subtle route by highlighting holiday flavors in traditional wedding treats, the appetizers you choose during cocktail hour are another way to liven up the holiday mood. 

Cranberry and brie bites are a flavorful and colorful holiday appetizer. Skewers with mozzarella, tomato, and basil play up the traditional Christmas colors, and rosemary and orange marinated olives bring a subtle holiday flavor to a unique wedding appetizer.

Christmas Themed Wedding Dinner

For dinner, consider some family favorite comfort foods that you’d find on a holiday dinner table. Delicious cuts of beef with creamy mashed potatoes and a side of roasted brussels sprouts adorned with pops of red pomegranate seeds. A pumpkin-filled ravioli with a sage-infused butter sauce. Or a spice-rubbed salmon with roasted root veggies. 

Keep the food easy, simple, and classic. Make guests feel like they’re joining you for a holiday feast in your home and focus on laughter and good conversation, not fancy ingredients and over-the-top courses. 

Christmas Wedding Cake

A wedding cake can be as simple or as embellished as you choose. Whether you serve a sheet cake or a five-tiered display, keep with the holiday theme by choosing warm flavors and decorating with holiday accents. 

A layered cake looks gorgeous with smooth white frosting and pops of color from fresh Christmas greenery and sugared cranberries. Or opt for a simple sheet cake using complex and holiday-spiced flavors. Traditional options like chocolate and vanilla are great, but you could also try a spice cake, eggnog cake, or gingerbread cake to delight and surprise guests. 
Not a cake fan? Try a Christmas cookie table where guests can satisfy their sweet tooth with a variety of Christmas cookie classics.

Winter Wonderland Wedding Photos

Capture your memories on film to make them last a lifetime. Winter wedding photos are unique, and with a little bit of planning and a photographer with a great eye, they can be absolutely stunning. 

Snowy Outdoor Shots

Bundle up and get outside for some beautiful snowflake shots. The contrast of your formal bridal attire against a crisp white backdrop will create some awe-inspiring photos. During spring and summer weddings, rain can be a nuisance. But during the colder months, some fluffy falling snow can add drama and mood to your wedding photos. 

To keep comfortable, bring layers of shawls, blankets, sweaters, or even winter coats to fend off the cold in between shots and add texture to your attire. Have a solid plan of what photos you want beforehand to shorten the time in the chilly outdoors. 

An Indoor Glow

Along with the beautiful outdoor shots, the warm and inviting indoor space you’ve created is also a perfect setting for cozy and intimate wedding photos. Utilize the glow of the twinkle lights and capture the juxtaposition of the warm and cozy indoors with the snow-covered outdoors by having some photos near large windows. Create the illusion of snow inside by using crisp, white accents in your decor and twinkle lights strung from the ceiling.

Christmas Wedding Attire

When selecting your wedding party’s attire, you can consider a lot of the same color scheme options as your winter wedding decor. Dark, moody hues work beautifully with a winter or Christmas themed wedding. Burgundy and emerald bridesmaid dresses are chic and festive. Black bridesmaid dresses and tuxes give an elegant touch to the wedding party. Add more whimsy to your bridal party with dresses in dusty rose or light blue hues accented with sparkly silver or gold jewelry. 

Find ways to keep everyone warm, particularly during outdoor photo sessions. Long sleeve wedding gowns or bridesmaid dresses are elegant and add warmth. Faux fur wraps or jackets, capelets, or shawls help keep shoulders warm. Chunky knit blankets can add a fun layer for photos and keep the chill at bay. You can also utilize your long gown or bridesmaid dresses to cover any fleece-lined tights or snow boots for additional layers during outdoor photo sessions.

Christmas Wedding Ideas For A Festive Evening

These Christmas wedding ideas will help you throw a memorable celebration that your friends and family won’t soon forget. Bring loved ones together during one of the most magical times of the year and commemorate the occasion with delicious foods, gorgeous colors, seasonal decor, and beautiful memories. 

Don’t be afraid to lean into the holiday theme and create a festive event with lots of Christmas accents. Stay traditional and classic with trees, Christmas lights, winter greenery, and snowy photo sessions. Or create a gorgeous winter wonderland wedding with crisp white decor, sparkly accents, and glowing twinkle lights casting a dazzling glow on all your guests. Use these Christmas wedding ideas to dazzle your guests and create a night you’ll remember forever.

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• The Easiest Holiday? – Whether your relationship with the recipient is casual or close, sharing a Thanksgiving greeting has next to no pitfalls to avoid. But there are a few.
• Sensible Sensitivity – Be sensitive to families gathering for their first Thanksgiving after the loss of a loved one. Avoid texts that mention “everyone gathered,” for instance. Common sense and kindness are all you need here.
• Who’s Your Audience? – For some families, Thanksgiving is food, fun, and football. For others, the fun is in the family time and traditions of thankfulness. As always, think through who gets which greeting, and you’re good to go.

25 Warm Wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving

Send your sincerest warm wishes or opt for the lighter side of Thanksgiving. Your choice, our helping hand.

• Happy Thanksgiving! Thankful hearts sharing a memorable meal? A recipe for a wonderful day! Enjoy!
• Filled with gratitude and cheer… Our hearts are overflowing with thankfulness for you!
• May this season of gratitude grow our thankfulness for what we have and those we love. Warmest Thanksgiving Wishes!

• Gobble! Gobble! Gobble! Translation: HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
• “For Thy gracious blessing, For Thy wondrous Word, For Thy lovingkindness, We give thanks, O Lord.” – Traditional Thanksgiving Canon. May thankful, happy hearts surround your table! Happy Thanksgiving!
• With blessings piled high and loved ones nearby, may Thanksgiving be joyful from turkey to pie!
• Give Thanks… Gratitude widens our view of the blessings that surround us. Happy Thanksgiving!

• Happy Feasting! Happy Relaxing! Happy Thanksgiving!
• Happy Thanksgiving! Wishing you more blessings than you can count all year long!
• The days and months go quickly round, filling up with reasons to give thanks. You’re on the list again! Happy Thanksgiving!
• Giving Thanks for blessings that came and troubles that didn’t! Happy Thanksgiving!
• Sending warm Thanksgiving wishes for health and peace, love and joy, and ever-thankful hearts.

• Thanksgiving is all about the stretchy pants and one more slice of pie. Have a Thanksgiving that fills you with joy!
• Counting blessings starts with treasured loved ones. Count yourself counted! Happy Thanksgiving!
• From the golden bird to the goal posts, have a Happy Thanksgiving!
• May you have the blessing of gathering with thankfulness, surrounded by people you love and enjoy. Happy Thanksgiving!
• Parades. Feast. Football. What’s not to like? Happy Thanksgiving!

• Thanksgiving is thankful hearts gathered together, counting blessings new and old. Happy Thanksgiving!
• At this time of thankfulness, we’re especially mindful of how much you mean to us. Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving!
• It’s all fun and games until someone eats the last piece of pie. Bring on the cookies! Have a great Thanksgiving!
• By the end of Thanksgiving Day, there are even more blessings to count! Happy celebrating!

• On Thanksgiving, roll call is when the cook says, “Somebody, eat that last roll!” So you do. Happy Thanksgiving!
• You… Pie… You… Pie… It’s always hard to start my blessings list. Happy Thanksgiving, #1!
• With warmest wishes for delicious dishes and cheerful company to share them! Happy Thanksgiving!
• Thinking of you on Thanksgiving with gratitude and love and joy!

Sending your Happy Thanksgiving wishes was pretty easy, right? And remembering how many people enrich our lives grows our thankfulness – just in time to celebrate it. If you’re hosting, check out our decorating tips to simplify creating a warm Thanksgiving welcome for your guests. Happy Celebrating!

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How Do You Plan a Fall Baby Shower Theme?

Fall baby showers should take advantage of all the bountiful things the season offers. Hues of deep golden yellow, burgundy, and orange create a beautiful autumn color scheme. Colorful leaves and fun-shaped pumpkins add fun and drama. Cozy comfort foods and creamy sweet desserts top tables and fill bellies.

When planning a baby shower theme, get a sense of what the expecting mom wants. If she wants casual and fun, try planning an animal or sports-themed shower. If she is hoping for something elegant and warm, stick with understated autumn decor like leaves or fall florals.

No matter which style of baby shower the child-carrying guest of honor prefers, these fall-focused baby shower decor ideas will give you some ideas for the decorations, food menu, and fun games to play. 

Be sure to create a cozy atmosphere for guests, serve soul-warming comfort foods, and create an unforgettable event for the deserving mom-to-be with all of these baby shower ideas.

The Best Fall Baby Shower Ideas

Here’s our list of the best fall baby shower decor ideas. Use this guide to help you plan all the little details from food menus to color palettes. If you can’t decide on just one, use elements from several to create the perfect personalized autumn party.

1. Pumpkin Patch

Invite your guests to meet the new little pumpkin in the patch! A pumpkin patch baby shower theme allows for creative and colorful autumn decor. Serve fall favorites like pumpkin pie, a pumpkin-shaped cheese ball, or a gooey pumpkin cake. 

For games, have guests choose which pumpkin is closest in size to mama’s belly. Or have guests toss a ring around a pumpkin stem for a fun fall ring toss. Some fun prize ideas include a pumpkin-flavored coffee and mug or a homemade pumpkin mug cake kit. 

Fall baby shower decor ideas can include gourds of all shapes, sizes, and colors. Try finding green and white pumpkins to go alongside the traditional orange pumpkins. Mini pumpkins make great place cards for seating arrangements or hallow out large pumpkins and fill them with flowers for festive centerpieces. 

If the guest of honor is having a little girl, you could tweak the baby shower decor ideas slightly to be pumpkin spice and everything nice. Serve pumpkin spice coffee drinks, and pumpkin spice cupcakes, and decorate with cinnamon sticks and orange pumpkins. 

2. Fall Flowers

Who says flowers are only for spring and summer? There are some gorgeous in-season flowers that come in the later months of the year and these flowers make for a stunning baby shower theme. Go for deep autumn colors like reds, oranges, and yellows. Use greenery in your décor for a beautiful green accent color.

Bright, rustic sunflowers are popular autumn-time flowers and lend themselves to a handful of great baby shower ideas. Sunflower cupcakes are a cute dessert. Serve them on a wooden tiered tray to complete a rustic floral theme. Other sunflower items to add to the menu include a salad with sunflower seeds,and a sunny yellow lemonade as a beverage.

Create a sunflower crown for the mom-to-be and decorate tables with big yellow flowers and burlap table runners. This baby shower theme works well indoors but is also a great outdoor baby shower idea when the weather is nice. Thread sunflowers together to create a gorgeous garland to hang at the entryway to the venue.

Other beautiful flowers to consider for fall flower baby shower decor ideas are chrysanthemums and zinnias. No matter which flower you choose, make them the star of the show by displaying them proudly in all of your baby shower decorations.

3. Woodland Animals

Adorable woodland animals are a perfect way to celebrate an upcoming bundle of joy. Create an autumn woodland oasis by decorating with foxes, hedgehogs, and deer. Use bright colored leaves and grasses as decorative accents and small tree branches stringed with white fairy lights to add a muted glow. Fill clear vases with acorns and pinecones and use classic white candles to enhance the cozy ambiance. 

Serve foods on round wooden circles and use sprigs of rosemary to look like small trees as garnishes. Let your guests enjoy chocolate cupcakes with peanut butter frosting topped with a chocolate candy to look like an acorn for a rustic, sweet treat.

Colors for this baby shower theme can stay very neutral like browns, tans, and creams. This makes it a perfect option for a gender-neutral baby shower theme if the parents are hoping to keep the baby’s gender a secret until birth. After all, sweet little woodland creatures look adorable on every baby.

4. Fall Foliage

The changing of the leaves is a huge part of the fall season. Turn this into a colorful baby shower theme by using leaves in all your autumn decor. You can collect real leaves to decorate in glass vases with white candles or invest in some faux leaves to use for many years to come.

Create garlands with colorful foliage in different shades of yellow, orange, and brown to drape across tables and chairs, and use fall grasses to add height and dimension to floral arrangements. Simple white vases or large mason jars are wonderful containers for these autumn centerpieces. Have some extra fall foliage, grasses, and flowers on hand, and let guests create their own fall centerpiece to take home after the party.

Serve food with warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. A spice cake with cream cheese frosting is sure to be a hit with guests. And for the main course, a roasted butternut squash soup, with bread for dipping, is a crowd-pleasing comfort food. 

5. Apples

Autumn is prime apple season. Reap the benefits of this time of year by using apples in your baby shower decor. Decorate by slicing apples into thin rounds and layering them inside clear vases with creamy-colored candles. Use whole cinnamon sticks for decorative accents and a creative play on apple cider.

To amp up the fun, let guests compete against each other in an apple stacking contest and the highest stack will win a prize. Hide apples around the venue and the guest that finds the most apples by the end of the party is the winner. Allow everyone to bring apples home with them to make applesauce after the party. As a party favor, you can hand out small mason jars of homemade apple butter or store-bought from your local market. 

There are endless possibilities with apple-themed food options. Serve apple cider donuts with a sweet vanilla glaze alongside hot mugs of warm, spiced cider. For savory options, try an apple and sausage tart with thyme or apple-infused pulled pork barbecue sandwiches. Guests can take home caramel apples adorned with crushed-up cookies, chocolate candies, or sprinkles as party favors.

6. Football Theme

Celebrate adding a new family member to the team with a football-themed baby shower. Nothing says fall like the start of football season and cheering for your favorite team. This is also a great option for a joint or co-ed baby shower. Have guests dress in their favorite team colors and decorate with footballs, grass-green accents, and referee-themed black and white stripes.

For food, you can stick to finger foods, much as you would serve at a tailgate or football party. For a baby shower, try making them a little more elegant. Serve elevated appetizers like buffalo-style chicken skewers, brisket nachos with a homemade cheddar sauce, prosciutto and artichoke heart pizzas, and bacon-wrapped figs.

Pit guests in a friendly competition with some team-themed games. Split into two groups and battle against each other in some football trivia or a friendly game of cornhole. Or have teams duke it out as to whether mama is having a little football player or a future cheerleader. Let them vote by selecting a pom pom or a mini football and see which team has the most votes. 

7. Camp-Out

Fall wouldn’t be complete without the smell of campfire and s’mores in the air. Organize a camping-themed baby shower with lots of outdoorsy decor and marshmallow-infused treats.

Decorate with lanterns and bring the outdoors in by using real greenery and plants for accents. For the food, use authentic camping equipment for serving dishes or trays. Serve chocolate cupcakes with a toasted marshmallow topping and creamy hot cocoa with lots of marshmallows for guests to enjoy.

Create an elegant tent using gauzy tulle and fairy lights in one area of the party venue. Accentuate the space with pillows and cushions to create a cozy place for guests to sip their hot chocolate and relax. Send each guest home with a mason jar full of homemade hot cocoa mix that they can enjoy later.

8. Harvest Party

The harvest season provides a handful of fall baby shower ideas and is the perfect way to help mom-to-be celebrate an upcoming arrival. Create a harvest mood with cute fall animals, corn stalks, and hay throughout your decor. Deep burgundy, orange, and dark green hues are great accent colors for this autumn decor theme.

Maple is an excellent flavor to use for a harvest gathering baby shower. Guests can munch on a maple bacon snack mix while mingling and then enjoy maple-infused pulled pork sliders with a side of bacon maple baked beans. And for the guests who aren’t expecting, try a maple bourbon cocktail served with a slice of apple or pear and a cinnamon stick for garnish.

For a fun game idea, have guests guess the correct names of baby farm animals and find out if anyone knows that a baby llama is called a cria or a group of baby pigs is called a farrow. Prizes can include a bottle of maple syrup from a local farm or beautifully potted fall flowers guests can use in their own fall decor at home. 

9. Halloween

About as festive as fall baby shower ideas get, a Halloween-themed bash is a fun way to celebrate in October. Guests can dress up in their favorite costumes, or you can give them a costume theme like dressing up to recreate one of their own baby pictures. Create a game by having guests vote on the best match. The guest that best recreates their childhood picture wins a prize.

Hand out goodies to your guests in trick-or-treat-themed bags. Just like mini Halloween candy bars, opt for mini versions of party food favorites. Serve mini tacos, sliders, bite-size tarts, or bite-sized cupcakes topped with Halloween candy favorites.

Along with black and orange for a color scheme, you can incorporate some deep purple hues and silver sparkle. Don’t forget to add a little spooky by placing witch hats or skeletons throughout the party venue.

10. Thanksgiving

For late-fall baby shower ideas, a Thanksgiving party can be a festive and belly-filling baby shower theme. Instead of cake, let guests get their fill of holiday-themed pies. Serve pumpkin, apple, and pecan pies. Create mini pies for a fun twist that allows your guests to easily taste each flavor.

For Thanksgiving baby shower decor ideas, start with plaids in warm hues like browns, deep oranges, and golden yellows. Utilize any pumpkins still leftover from Halloween and leaves from your autumn decor. A mix of tall and short candles in creamy ivory colors enhances the other golden hues and creates cozy, warm lighting.

Stick to classic, memorable games like baby shower bingo, Thanksgiving trivia, or a fall-themed scavenger hunt. Send guests home with boxes of leftover food just like mom does when you come home for Thanksgiving dinner. With Christmas right around the corner, you could also create custom ornaments to send home with your guests as early holiday gifts. 

It’s Your Turn To Use These Fun and Creative Fall Baby Shower Ideas

Baby showers are filled with unforgettable memories for new moms and their friends and family. Start planning the perfect autumn baby shower for the mom-to-be in your life using some of these unique fall baby shower ideas. Greetings Island can get your upcoming event off to the best start. Give guests a sneak peek of the party theme by using one of our adorable baby shower invitations. Choose from hundreds of designs to match the unique theme fitting for a special mom-to-be.

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Making it to the one-year milestone is a huge accomplishment for many reasons. If you and your partner have worked through the common issues that relationships face and your chemistry is still strong, then you’ve set the foundation for a beautiful future together.

You and your partner deserve to have a fantastic anniversary. If you need help coming up with first anniversary ideas, we’re here to help you celebrate your love with unique, funny, and romantic activities for every taste. Keep reading our guide to gather 17 unforgettable things you should consider doing.

1. Celebrate With the Paper Tradition

Some people aren’t aware that each year that a couple is together is represented by various objects. Wood represents 5 years, aluminum represents 10 years, China represents 20 years, gold represents 50 years, and so on. While you may be looking forward to celebrating much larger milestones with your partner, you can still have a wonderful time coming up with clever ways to honor the paper tradition for first anniversaries.

One romantic gesture that can go a long way toward wooing your partner is creating a heartfelt anniversary card for them. You should choose a design that will make them smile and also spend some time writing a beautiful message. For extra romance points, you can place the card in a surprising spot for them to find.

Another idea could be writing promises to each other and tucking them inside of a paper lantern. Once you light it, you can release it into the sky together and watch your love light up the night. Be sure to bring a blanket and some champagne so you can toast to many more years to come.

2. Host an Intimate Party With Your Closest Friends

It’s always wonderful to have a reason to gather your loved ones together for an amazing party. When it comes to commemorating your first anniversary, the options are endless. Instead of getting swept up by trends that you’re not crazy about, you should both take some time to consider your own interests so you can plan the perfect party to represent your relationship.

For example, if you’re both low-key, then you could host a dinner party. That way, you can share a delicious meal and toast to love with your best friends. If you and your friends love to meet up for activities like bowling or escape rooms, then you can plan a sillier party at one of those venues. No matter what you choose, your friends will be thrilled to make your anniversary a day to remember.

3. Have an Adrenaline Rush Together

Lots of people don’t know that you can hack your brain to fall deeper in love with someone by sharing an adrenaline rush with them. Not only does this hormone boost attraction, but doing a wild activity together can also boost trust in the relationship. If you can tackle something like a giant rollercoaster, skydiving, or whitewater rafting, then you can face anything the world throws your way.

This idea is best for couples who are open to adventure since pushing a timid partner could ruin your special day. It can be helpful to talk about things you’ve always wanted to do but were too scared to try. Being together will finally give you the courage to conquer this new challenge.

4. Plan a Cozy Date Night Inside

Some people think that a year is plenty of time to get to know a partner, but you’d be surprised by how many interesting facts you can continue to learn about them. You could use your anniversary as an opportunity to cuddle up on the couch and ask each other questions that are designed to help couples get to know each other better. These questions allow both partners to think about topics that they normally wouldn’t in their day-to-day life.

Another thing you can do during your sweet night in is try some fun games. Some activities that you should consider doing are puzzles, board games, murder mystery games, video games, card games, and crafts. Since life tends to be hectic, having a calm evening to yourselves can be just what you both need to feel amazing.

You can’t forget about food, too! You can order a giant feast from your favorite takeout spot or level up in the kitchen by cooking a unique meal from scratch as a team. Don’t forget to light some candles and set up a beautiful dining table.

5. Let Chance Plan Your Festivities

If you’re searching for the most creative anniversary ideas, then you and your partner will be blown away by how exciting it can be to let chance control every decision you make. The rules are simple: every aspect of your anniversary will be decided by things like closing your eyes and pointing or flipping a coin.

When you’re figuring out what to do, you can pull up a list of local activities from websites like TripAdvisor. Have your partner close their eyes and tell you when to stop scrolling down the page. Whatever activity you land on is what you’ll do. As you’re getting dressed up, you can pick a few appropriate and flattering outfits and let your partner choose with their eyes closed as well.

Not sure where to eat? You should flip a coin if you can’t choose between your favorite Italian or Chinese restaurant. For something even more whimsical, you can gather your collection of takeout menus and toss them into the air. Whichever menu your partner snatches first is where you’ll dine.

6. Revisit Your Favorite Memories From the Past Year

A popular anniversary idea is to recreate your first date with your partner. While you’re guaranteed to have a blast doing this, why limit yourself to one day when there are 365 other ones to choose from. You should have some pillow talk with your partner and reflect on your favorite memories throughout your relationship.

Reminiscing together can shed some light on what both of you value most as individuals and how you can create more magical memories in the future. Once you’ve come up with a list of your favorite moments, you can plan a day where you try to recreate as many of them as possible. Make sure you take a bunch of photos so you can compare and contrast.

7. Take a Class Designed for Couples

Learning new things is a simple way to keep your relationship fresh as time continues to tick on. You’ll have a wonderful experience attending any local classes that interest you, but you can make things more special by finding a class that’s designed for couples.

Instead of taking a regular yoga class together, you should find an instructor who can teach you poses where you move as one. Instead of taking a hip-hop or tap-dancing class, you should try styles like ballroom dancing that require two people to move in sync. You could even attend a class that teaches you how to massage your partner so you can help each other unwind after a long day.

8. Give Your Home a Romantic Makeover

Why not use your anniversary as an opportunity to add more love into your living space? Even if you’ve worked hard to create a beautiful home together, you can always find more ways to improve your home in a way that showcases your love.

One thing you can do is sit down together and review your photos throughout your relationship. Make a folder that includes your favorites and order some prints. After you’ve found the perfect frames, you can figure out where you’d like to display them in your home. You could also buy a shadow box or some shelves to display the most sentimental items from your relationship like travel souvenirs and movie tickets.

You can also rethink your living space to make your time together more enjoyable. If you love waking up and sharing a cup of coffee with your partner, then you could create a bar cart full of gourmet blends that you can sample together.

9. Get the Royal Treatment at a Fancy Hotel

Going on a vacation is a surefire way to make your anniversary perfect, but many people don’t have the time or money to travel for an extended period. If this is the case for you, then you can keep things simple by booking one night in a hotel that’s within a comfortable driving distance. Since you’re saving money by avoiding expensive flights and long-term accommodations, you should treat yourselves to one night of luxury.

Find a hotel that has fancy amenities like a champagne bar, a hot tub, in-room couples’ massages, decadent room service, and more. The goal is to leave all of your worries at the door and pamper yourselves like royalty. You’ll be able to get the best sleep in a big, plushy bed and wake up to picture-worthy views of the city or beach from your balcony.

Be sure to mention to the staff that you’re booking your stay to celebrate your anniversary. They may decorate your room with flowers or give you some freebies like chocolates to make your stay even more special.

10. Try to Surprise Each Other

Do you feel like the honeymoon phase has worn off after a year of being with your partner? While butterflies and constant excitement can be a magnificent feeling, creating a cozy routine with someone you love and trust is a whole other type of magic. There’s a common misconception that you can’t relive those honeymoon days once you’ve known your partner long enough.

To prove that wrong, you could celebrate your first anniversary by challenging each other to come up with the most unexpected gifts and activities to enjoy together. As long as you both have a sense of humor about the game, you can get as weird as you like.

Some random ideas could include buying matching onesies to wear together, having a water balloon fight, going to an improv class, getting a psychic reading, singing at a karaoke bar, and finding the strangest museum in your area.

11. Visit a Club With a Decade Theme

It’s wild to think about everything that had to go right in order to meet your partner. Every single decision you’ve both made led you to meeting, falling in love, and working hard to keep the relationship healthy and happy. With this in mind, it could be fun to imagine yourselves meeting in another decade.

Thanks to nightclubs that have decade themes, you can turn this vision into a reality. Choose an era in the past that you’re both passionate about and start shopping for clothes that will transport you back in time. Whether you’re an enchanting flapper from the Roaring 20s or a disco king from the 70s, you’ll love exploring history in such an entertaining way.

You can even invite your friends to dance the night away with you. You and your partner should get ready at someone else’s house and show up to the club separately. When you and your partner’s eyes lock, you can pretend you’re meeting for the first time again.

12. Create a Bucket List and Do One Thing

It’s important for couples to retain their individuality and work toward accomplishing their goals. Compatible life partners will be there to cheer you on or join in to help you pursue your dreams. If you want to get sentimental during your anniversary, then you can think about each person’s interests and how you both enrich the relationship by creating a bucket list together.

When your goals overlap, then you’ll feel even more empowered to cross something off of your list. If one partner is hesitant about an activity, then they can lean on the other to have the courage to try something new and learn about the other’s interests. With each activity you do, you can create breathtaking memories and know your partner on a deeper level.

Creating a bucket list may be a monumental task, but you should still have plenty of time to check your first item off. From riding a hot air balloon to planning an outdoor movie night and going on a camping trip, there’s a plethora of anniversary-worthy bucket list ideas.

13. Share Your Favorite Childhood Activities

It’s beautiful to fantasize about growing older with your partner. Even though you have your whole lives ahead of you, it’s hard not to be greedy and imagine a world where you could’ve met as kids. You may not have a time machine, but you can still get in touch with your inner child and give your partner a glimpse of what you were like when you were little and vice versa.

Try your best to remember what your favorite games, movies, foods, and songs were back in the day and get ready to recreate your perfect day as a child with your partner. If you need some help, then you should ask your parents for ideas since they were there to join in on the fun.

You should also dig up some old photos so the two of you can laugh at how cute and silly you were as kids. Having the opportunity to meet each other’s younger selves will only make you further appreciate the wonderful person they are today.

14. Board a Dinner Cruise

Are you worried that going to a traditional restaurant isn’t enough for your anniversary? Do some research to see if there are any dinner cruise companies in your area. This is an eclectic option that you or your partner may have never experienced before.

Both of you should dress up in your nicest outfits and book a stylish ride there and back so you don’t have to worry about drinking and driving. This will allow you to enjoy your meal and drinks to the fullest extent possible. What could be more romantic than toasting to your anniversary as you sail off into the sunset?

The meal with a view will be glorious on its own, but you’ll be delighted to know that lots of dinner cruises offer other types of entertainment. From dancing to party games and beyond, you’ll always remember how much fun you had. If you don’t want to share your romantic evening with strangers, then gather up some friends so you can book a private cruise together.

15. Start a Garden

If you’re fortunate enough to have your own backyard or access to some outdoor space you can alter, then you may swoon over the symbolism of starting a garden with your partner. Plants start with a seed and they require patience and hard work to grow into something large and stunning. Your relationship is the same and it has already started blossoming.

The process of gardening is very therapeutic and it gives you the chance to unplug and talk to each other. You’ll have to develop teamwork skills to get each task done so your garden can thrive. With enough time, the two of you will be able to admire your colorful flowers or harvest some fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs. Nothing beats a meal made from things you’ve actually grown together.

Do you live in an urban setting? You don’t have to miss out on the fun. There are all kinds of plants that thrive in pots on a windowsill. You’ll have to keep an eye on the growth so you can repot when the roots are starting to get crowded.

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16. Spend a Night Under the Stars

Couples have been lying under the stars for thousands of years. It’s humbling to know that every other person throughout history has looked at the same moon and stars as you. Stargazing may not sound like much, but you can have some of the deepest conversations and loveliest kisses during these quiet hours in the night.

To level up your stargazing, you can pack the coziest blankets and pillows along with a few snacks and drinks. You may even want to plan an entire camping trip so you can get away from the city lights and see the stars in their full glory. Don’t forget to tuck a book on constellations in your bag to see who can identify the most.

If you’re both passionate about the great outdoors, then you should also consider buying an affordable and portable telescope. This investment will allow you to have many romantic evenings in the future. Plus, you’ll look at the stars like never before.

17. Recreate Scenes of Your Favorite Fictional Couples

Another silly idea that you can use for your first anniversary is trying to copy iconic photos or scenes of your favorite fictional couples. Take some time to rack your brain and figure out which couples have made your hearts throb and create a game plan to mimic them.

One of the first couples that comes to people’s minds is Jack and Rose from Titanic. You’ll have to shop for an elegant dress and suit, style your hair, and stand in the famous pose where Jack is holding Rose as she’s flying in the wind.

Do you and your partner love sci-fi movies more? You can become an unstoppable duo like Neo and Trinity from The Matrix by dressing up in all black, putting on your coolest sunglasses, and slicking your hair back. No matter which couple you choose to emulate, you’ll laugh a bunch and have incredible results to share on social media.

You Can Make This Milestone Unforgettable With These First Anniversary Ideas

It’s heartwarming to think that this first anniversary could lead to many more in this lifetime with your partner. If you use any of these first anniversary ideas, you’ll be able to plan festivities that will take their breath away.
From providing tips for hosting the perfect event to sending thoughtful cards and invitations, Greetings Island is here to help you make life’s sweetest moments even better. Would you like to have a gorgeous, customizable card for every occasion? Take a look at our selection so you can express love and gratitude in style.

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Babies who are born in October grow up feeling like their birth month is special since there are so many fall and Halloween decorations around. If you have a child who’s in love with Halloween, then they may even want to make their birthday party Halloween themed.

Combining these two holidays isn’t as difficult as it may seem! Read on for the ultimate Halloween birthday party ideas guide, which includes themes, games, and foods.

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Halloween Birthday Party Themes

Are you wondering, “How do I plan a Halloween party checklist?” The first thing you should do to start the planning process is establish a theme. Once you know what your child wants the party to look like, it’ll be much easier to come up with decoration ideas and more. Here are some Halloween birthday party themes you should consider:

1. Haunted Bounce House

Haunted houses are a Halloween staple, but if you want to take things to the next level, you could rent a bounce house to create a one-of-a-kind haunted bounce house. With so many awesome bounce houses to choose from, you can decide how much decorating you’re up for. Some bounce houses are designed to be as spooky and thrilling as possible while others are more basic.

If you like the idea of having a blank canvas, then renting a traditional bounce house will allow you to get creative with the presentation. You can buy all kinds of Halloween birthday party decorations, such as bats and ghosts that you can hang from the ceiling, inflatable Halloween characters, and more. Your kid will have so much fun getting wild with their friends in their very own haunted bounce house.

2. Radioactive

Even though Halloween is a darker holiday, you can still light up the night by choosing a radioactive theme. With the help of black lights, glow sticks, and neon decorations, you can make the kids feel like they’ve walked into a crazy science experiment. These dazzling colors will ensure that your child’s party is an event they’ll never forget.

To make the party feel even more authentic, you can get a barrel and put a radioactive sticker on it to serve some delicious toxic waste punch. An activity that you could do is create colorful slime that the kids can bring home to play with. You could even buy white lab coats for everyone to wear so they can be mad scientists who glow in the dark.

3. Spider’s Lair

Even though lots of people are afraid of spiders, arachnid costumes are super popular during Halloween. Perhaps this holiday gives us an excuse to face our fears and become braver. If your child loves the idea of creepy crawlies, then you can use some simple Halloween birthday decor to transform your home into a spider’s lair for their party.

The key to pulling this theme off is to buy plenty of fake spider webs to hang and wrap around your home. You can test people’s courage by serving foods designed like spiders. Be sure to make everyone walk through webs when they go through each doorway. You could even get a giant spider to hang on the webbed wall so kids can get hilarious group photos in front of it.

4. Mystical Forest

For Halloween, it’s possible to focus on the magical side of things if your child isn’t a fan of scary things. One endearing theme that all of the guests are sure to enjoy is mystical forest. On your Halloween birthday invitations, you can ask everyone to arrive dressed up as their favorite forest creature. Be sure to have some extra animal headbands and face paint for kids who don’t arrive in a costume.

To turn your home into a mystical forest, you can buy real or fake plants to display everywhere, hang up a forest backdrop on your walls, and get some cute stuffed animal friends. You can make a beautiful wooden sign that points kids to all of the attractions at your party. For example, if they walk toward the enchanted lake, they’ll find an inflatable pool where they can play hook-a-duck.

5. Friendly Fall Festival

One of the best parts about fall is all of the charming festivals that you can attend. Since buying a bunch of tickets and having enough adult supervision isn’t always feasible, you should bring the fall festival to your home instead. Depending on your living space and the weather, you have the option to host this party indoors or outdoors.

Creating a fall festival ambiance is simple when you can set up some pumpkins, scarecrows, bales of hay, and carnival games. One game that will provide lots of entertainment for both kids and adult spectators involves hanging up doughnuts or apples on strings and challenging the kids to eat the treats without using their hands. You can also do other activities like bean bag toss, potato sack race, and bowling.

6. Vampire Dance Party

As kids get older, they’ll go to plenty of school dances. Some are lucky enough to have an amazing time, but usually they never live up to the hype. If you want to give your child and their friends the greatest dance party ever, then you could host a vampire dance party for their birthday.

Every kid should come dressed up as a vampire and get ready to dance the night away. In order to keep the party going, make sure you create a killer playlist and serve lots of snacks and drinks. Older kids will be content to dance and hang out with their friends while younger kids will love playing games like musical chairs. If your child doesn’t love the vampire theme, then feel free to switch it up with zombies, superheroes, or anything else they’re passionate about.

7. Outdoor Movie Night

With so many creepy and lighthearted Halloween movies for kids out there, your child will love picking out their favorite flick to share with their friends. You can make this movie night unforgettable by hosting it outdoors as long as the weather permits. If it gets a little chilly in the evening where you live, then you can set out tons of blankets and tell everyone to bring a sweatshirt along.

Playing a movie outside is easy once you buy a portable projector. You can stream the movie with ease and project it onto the side of your house or hang up an affordable screen for extra clarity. You’ll of course need to serve hot chocolate, popcorn, Halloween candy, and other snacks for the kids to munch on.

Halloween Birthday Party Games

What do kids do at Halloween parties exactly? The best festivities will have tons of games and activities to keep the guests occupied. All you have to do is set the mood with the top Halloween songs and play any of the following games:

1. Black Light Clue Game

Children love solving puzzles, so you can put their skills to the test by making a glow-in-the-dark scavenger hunt. The only things that you’ll need to turn this vision into a reality are a black light pen, a few black light flashlights, and some creativity. By writing your clues with secret ink that’s only visible when black light shines on it, you can send the guests off on a unique scavenger hunt.

You should give everyone the first clue and show them how to read it. From there, they’ll have to solve each clue until the final clue tells them where the treasure is. One option you have is to save this game for the end of the party. This can allow the treasure to be the goodie bags that everyone gets to take home.

2. Mini Pumpkin Hunt

No Halloween-themed birthday party would be complete without a mini pumpkin hunt. This is exactly like an Easter egg hunt, but with a fall twist. The game will be easiest if you use little plastic pumpkins, but feel free to use real pumpkins if you can find ones that aren’t too heavy for kids to carry around in a bucket.

The major difference here is that mini pumpkins don’t open up to reveal treasures like eggs do, so you’ll have to give out prizes later. An exciting way to reward the hunters is to set up a prize table that has items with different pumpkin values. Kids can save their pumpkins to get one big, awesome prize or a bunch of smaller prizes. The kids will appreciate being able to choose what they want as opposed to being stuck with whatever is inside of an Easter egg.

3. Rebuild Frankenstein’s Monster

Frankenstein’s monster is a Halloween staple. If you’d like to whip up some friendly competition, then you can gather the kids into groups to rebuild Frankenstein’s monster. Whichever team can bring this spooky monster back to life first can win a nice prize.

Each team should have a kit that includes cutouts of various body parts that they have to figure out how to arrange. If your child has a different preference, this game can work for any other Halloween character as well. The kids are guaranteed to shriek in delight as they fight to finish before their opponents do.

4. Guess the Ghost

If you plan on throwing a larger Halloween birthday party, then you should consider playing a game where the kids have to guess who the ghost is. You can take five kids away from the group and cover them in a sheet so they’re a mysterious ghost. One at a time, each kid can stand in front of the group as the others try to figure out who the ghost is.

To prevent giving their identity away too soon, instruct the kids to change their voice so they can sound like scary ghosts. You could also tell the audience to ask yes or no questions so the ghosts can shake their heads or give a thumbs up or thumbs down as a response. After that group is identified, you can take another group of kids and transform them into ghosts until every guest has had a turn.

5. Skeleton Head Relay Race

You can always count on a relay race to provide lots of entertainment no matter how old the kids are. To keep this game on theme, you should tell the guests that the goal is to fill up a hollow skeleton head so it can have a brain again. The item that the kids will run with could be Smarties candies, which will make everyone laugh.

Have the kids break up into even teams and form lines. Each person will hold a spoon that they’ll use to scoop up Smarties from one container and transfer them to the skull that’s farther away. They’ll take turns cycling through the line until the skeleton’s head is full.

6. Blindfolded Candy Guessing Game

One of the best parts of Halloween is going trick or treating and coming home with a massive supply of candy. Kids may think that they’re candy connoisseurs, but they’d be surprised by how difficult it is to guess what candy they’re eating if they don’t see the wrapper first. You can find out who the candy champion is by putting their taste buds to the ultimate test.

Before you start, make sure that every kid has a blindfold on so they can’t peek and that all of the candies are unwrapped for easy eating. You can create a tally sheet that has every person’s name on it so you can mark down points whenever someone guesses the candy correctly. After the children have eaten one type of candy, you can ask for their guesses one at a time. Be sure to give the winner a neat prize.

7. Find the Candy Game

One simple activity that will have everyone giggling is the find the candy game. The goal sounds effortless, but the kids will soon discover how much work they’ll have to put in to find the candy. To set up, you can take a little piece of candy like an M&M or Starburst, put it on a plate, and cover everything with a tall layer of whipped cream.

Once everyone is seated and ready to play, you can count down and tell the children when to go. Silly mayhem will ensue when the kids shove their faces into the whipped cream to hunt for the candy. The first person to locate the candy wins. To keep cleanup simple, you can use paper plates and set down a disposable tablecloth. Don’t forget to snap a goofy picture of everyone after their faces are covered in whipped cream.

Halloween Birthday Food Ideas

How do you throw a kid-friendly Halloween party? You have to keep everyone’s bellies full so they have enough energy to enjoy the festivities. Instead of serving boring party snacks, there are all kinds of wacky Halloween dishes that are sure to please even the pickiest palates.

1. Oozing Cake

Out of all the Halloween birthday ideas out there, nothing is more important than the cake. This is where your child will get sung to and make their special birthday wish, so you need to ensure that the cake is going to wow everyone. A clever way that you can accomplish this is by making an oozing cake.

Even the most inexperienced home bakers can whip up a Bundt cake their child and friends will love. The beauty of Bundt cakes is that you can fill the center with a thick liquid that oozes out once you make the first cut. If you can cover the entire cake with frosting, then people will gasp at the cool surprise hidden inside. You should tell the guests that the liquid is slime, alien blood, snot, or any other ingredient that’s perfect for the Halloween birthday party theme.

2. Candy Corn Popcorn Balls

Whether you love it or hate it, candy corn is one of the most iconic types of Halloween candy. You can combine this sweet treat with some salty and buttery popcorn to delight your guests’ taste buds. If you want to ensure that people who aren’t a fan of candy corn can crunch on some popcorn balls, then feel free to make a few batches using different Halloween candies.

This recipe can teach you how to create the recipe from scratch. To save time and skip some steps, you can also buy some popcorn that’s already popped. Once you have your popcorn on hand, you can melt down some marshmallows and pour the sugary liquid on top of the popcorn and Halloween candy. Use your hands to form popcorn balls and let everything harden.

3. Halloween Burgers

Hamburgers are many kids’ favorite meal, so why not put a spooky twist on this classic dish? The good news is that you can fry up some traditional burgers and veggie burgers like you usually would, but you’ll have to be a little creative with your decorations. There are a few different approaches you could take.

If any kids want cheese on their burger, you should cut out little shapes to create a skull or jack o’ lantern. You can shop for buns that are unique colors like black to stay with the theme. Some topping ideas could include adding 8 fries to the side to look like spider legs, placing green olives on top to look like eyes, and sticking a sliced pickle or piece of bacon out like a tongue.

4. Halloween Sandwich Cutouts

Burgers may take the crown when it comes to sandwiches, but there are still many other kinds that kids can’t get enough of. From peanut butter and jelly to ham and cheese and oven-roasted turkey, you should serve a variety of sandwiches to ensure that every kid can choose something that they like. Instead of serving sandwiches the normal way, you should take things up a notch with the help of some Halloween cookie cutters.

You can use any cookie cutter you want to make festive sandwiches. Cats, bats, witches’ hats, pumpkins, and ghosts are a few of the many cutters you can find. Since these cookie cutters will also create a seal around the sandwich, eating will be less messy as well.

5. Graveyard Cups

Dirt and worms cups are a whimsical childhood treat that tends to get served during special occasions. Since your child deserves to be the star of their birthday party, you can impress their friends by making graveyard cups. To nail the presentation, be sure to use clear plastic or glass cups so people are able to see everything inside.

Assembling your cups involves scooping some chocolate pudding into the bottom, layering some crushed up chocolate sandwich cookies or chocolate cake on top to resemble dirt, and adding gummy worms in the soil. For a Halloween spin, you can top your graveyard cups with shortbread cookies decorated like a tombstone. You could even buy some tiny skeleton molds to fill with white chocolate and top as an additional garnish.

6. Monster Tacos

Tacos are another easy crowd pleaser because they’re so versatile and filling. You can stuff the tacos with all kinds of ingredients so the kids are able to choose whatever they’re in the mood for. Ground beef, shredded chicken, black beans, fajita veggies, corn, pico de gallo, guacamole, and refried beans are some great ideas.

What makes these tacos unlike any other ordinary taco is how you present them. Once you’ve got all of your tacos assembled, the final touch will be two small dollops of sour cream on top. Next, you can add two slices of black olives on top of the sour cream so that it looks like a pair of eyeballs on the tacos.

7. Halloween S’mores

If you have a spacious backyard where people can gather, then you should consider building a campfire to set an eerie mood. Kids of all ages love making their own s’mores, so your child’s party will be a guaranteed hit if there’s a spooky Halloween bonfire outside. You can still create s’mores indoors if you set up plenty of unscented tea candles so each child has their own little fire to roast with.

Every fall, Peeps comes out with cool Halloween sweets shaped like ghosts, Frankenstein’s monster, black cats, and jack o’ lanterns. You can choose one type of Peeps to set a theme or get every variety so the kids have options. These s’mores will no doubt taste better than traditional ones because they’ll have a dose of Halloween magic.

These Halloween Birthday Party Ideas Will Light Up Your Child’s World

Coming up with Halloween birthday party ideas shouldn’t be a frightening task. If you rely on this guide, then you can focus on enjoying the festivities just as much as your child’s guests. You can bet that the parents will want to stick around for the fun as well.

You can’t get your party started before you send out some Halloween birthday party invitations. Greetings Island makes it simple to personalize the most eye-catching invites possible. You and your child can even share a special moment as you design the invitations together.
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Wedding Thank You Card Etiquette

Stamp or “Send”

Your wedding thank you notes should be hard copies sent through the mail. Period. This etiquette point stands firm in the midst of changing standards for acceptable manners. Browse our collection of Wedding Thank You Cards for a favorite to download or print directly from our site. As for your message of thanks, handwritten is still highly preferred, but computer-generated text is better than good intentions unsent. Choose a font that’s attractive while also easy to read, and upgrade your paper to printer stationery with a nice finish.

On the Clock

The sooner the better is always the rule for thank you notes. For weddings, the limit is up to three months from the day you say, “I do.” Plan to write a few every day to make the task more manageable.

What’s Right to Write?

Your message should be personal and sincere. Make sure you address the person or persons by name as you would in a letter. Mention their gift and any special meaning it might have or how you plan to use it, as in, “The cute coffee mugs will make us smile every morning!” Sign off with an appropriate salutation, and finish with both your names.

Thank…Who?

Anyone who gave a wedding gift gets a thank you card, whether or not they came to (or were invited to) the ceremony. Write a word of gratitude to guests for attending, gift or no gift, and make a special note of extra efforts like long-distance travel. Express your thanks for any gift a guest gave at the wedding and a word about what you like about it, how you’ll use it, etc. For gifts received from someone who was not on the guest list, offer similar thanks but leave out any mention of the events of the day.

More Thanks

Thank you notes to your parents and the bridal party are a given. Consider including anyone who helped with your wedding, paid or not. Ministers, musicians, vendors, etc. would appreciate your expression of gratitude, but it is not essential to go this extra mile. Gift givers are not optional.

Ending Well: Salutations

It’s fine to use “Sincerely” or “Love” followed by both your names on all your Wedding Thank You Cards. But if you’d like other wording options, here they are, listed from polite to personal.

Wrapping It Up

Timely. Personal. These are the two keys to a Wedding Thank You Card that expresses your gratitude with warmth and impact. This small gesture of thoughtfulness is your gift to your generous givers.

Wedding Thank You Card Wording: Thank You for Coming

Your guests gave you a considerable amount of their time to attend your wedding. A gift in itself, yes?

• Thank you for coming to celebrate with us, Matt and Olivia. Having you there added to our joy!
• Thank you, Kyle and Amy, for adding to the “special” in our special day! Your presence warmed our hearts.
• Thank you for the gifts of time and travel to be at our wedding, Sam and Emily. It wouldn’t have been the same without you. Thanks so much!
• Your friendship means so much, John and Rianna. Thank you for celebrating the most special day of our lives with us!
• We were so happy you made it to our wedding, Josh and Charlotte! We’ll always remember you were there the day we said, “I do.”·       Seeing your face when we turned to be announced as Mr. and Mrs. made us smile even more! Thank you so much for coming, Colette! You are a dear friend to us both.

Wedding Thank You Card Wording: Thank You for the Wedding Gift

Even if you don’t know what it is or what it’s for, maybe it’s a nice color? Do your best to craft a positive comment. “It’s so unique!”

•     Your loving gesture made our day of love so special. The stained glass panel is breathtaking! Thank you, Nan!
• Thank you, Rob and Susan, from the new Mr. & Mrs. Hanes! The towels are so luxurious, and they’re the perfect color.
• Thank you for the salad bowl set, Mr. and Mrs. Thompson. We love it so much, we’ve already used it three times! Thank you!
• Your thoughtfulness brought us so much happiness! The shadow box is a treasure for always, Greta. Thank you.
• Your kindness is a happy reminder of our wedding day. The picture frame is perfect for a honeymoon photo. Thank you, Uncle Bill and Aunt Rita!
• Thanks so much! You know we love to cook, and the casserole is the perfect size. Thank you, Charlie and Anna!
• How thoughtful of you! It means so much to have a table runner you quilted just for us. Thank you, Mrs. Larkin!
• Thank you, from both of us. The comforter is as beautiful on our bed as it was online. Thanks so much, Jon and Amber.
• Thank you, Kate and Anthony! We will always treasure your presence at our wedding, and the wine glasses are the perfect reminder of good times together!

• We loved having you at our wedding, Chris and Heidi! Thanks so much for coming and for the tablecloth. The pattern is beautiful!
• Thanks so much! You remembered how much we love art deco! The pitcher and tumblers are great, and we’ll love using them. Thank you, Sam and Renee.
• Thank You. New bowls for Frank and Cooper! What a great gift, Jeff and Kate. Thanks so much.
• Thank you. The hand-embroidered pillow shams are stunning, Laura! Thank you so much. They’re an heirloom to treasure.
• Thanks so much! The serving bowl matches our décor perfectly, and the style is our kind of quirky! Thank you, Deb.
• Thank you. Your gift was such a happy surprise! The cheerful suncatcher and the colorful mugs will brighten our mornings. Thanks, Mark and Beth.
• Thank you. The elegant napkins will really dress up our table on special occasions. Thanks so much, Sean and Jada!
• Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, for the wedding card and the set of coasters. We’ll think of you when we use them!
• How thoughtful of you, Dan and Teresa! We love the cute custom plant pots and can’t wait to try out our collective green thumb. Thanks so much for such a unique wedding gift!
• Your wedding gift is beautiful, Frank and Betty! We love artisan items, and the pottery bowl is gorgeous. Thank you!
• The set of kitchen towels and the carved trivet will add your friendliness to our kitchen. Thank you, Ron and Mary! We appreciate your kindness as we start our life together.

Wedding Thank You Card Wording: Thank You for a Gift of Money

This may seem a little trickier, but we’ve got you covered. One of our ideas might be just what you want to say, or you might find yourself inspired with words of your own.

• Thanks so much for your generous donation to our Honeymoon Fund, Jeremy and Hannah. Our week at the beach was all we hoped it would be!
• Your card was so special! The thoughtful message touched our hearts, Zach and Emily, and your gift is beyond generous. We plan to add it to our savings for a set of professional cookware.
• How beautiful! You always find the best cards. We appreciate your gift so much, Sandy. We needed one more place setting to complete our dishes. And now we don’t! Thank you.
• Thank you for the lovely card and the check, Grandma. Your gift allowed us to splurge a little on our honeymoon and make a memory we would not have had without your generosity. Whale watching was amazing! Thanks so much! We love you!
• Leave it to you to find the most unique wedding card! We love it, and we appreciate the gift that came with it. We used the money to buy the area rug we’ve had our eye on for the living room. Thanks, again, Sally.
• Your card was especially pretty, and we’re so grateful for the check you enclosed, Dave and Connie. We’ll be putting the money towards new table lamps. Matching ones! Thank you!
• Your thoughtful card made us feel so loved, Uncle Phil and Aunt Susan. Thank you, and thank you for the gift inside. We want to use the money for something that will always be in our home, so we’re looking for just the right picture for over the fireplace. Thanks, again.
• Thank you for your card and gift, Drew and Olivia. The artwork on the card front was definitely “us” and such a thoughtful gesture. We added the money to our Honeymoon Fund. St. Simon’s was wonderful! Thank you!
• Your card touched our hearts, Melissa. Thank you for such kind words and for the generous gift. We plan to use the money towards a special wooden salad bowl set crafted by a local artisan. Thanks so much!

• You know us so well! The card was perfect, and your gift was more than generous. You’ve made it possible for us to replace the very used chair Greg brought to the marriage. Thank you, Hal and Mary!
• Your thoughtful words mean so much to us, Gavin and Hali, and your check tops off our vacuum cleaner fund – one that can handle all the hair from Jack and Smokey! Thanks so much.
• Thank you. Your card and the enclosed gift were such a lovely surprise! Thanks so much, Mr. and Mrs. Berry. We didn’t register for a toaster, as Brian owned one, but it stopped working yesterday. We’ll be shopping for a new one, courtesy of you two!
• Thank you! It was so sweet of you to remember us on our wedding day, Matt and Julia. We needed one more place setting of our stoneware, so your gift will go towards that. Thanks, again!
• Thank you. Mr. and Mrs. Perez, your card and gift made us smile! You two always bring joy. We’ll use the check towards a set of soup bowls we both love. Thanks, again!
• Thank you. Thanks so much for the truly lovely card and the gift you enclosed, Joe and DeeDee. We’ve been looking for the perfect end table, so we’ll put your check towards that – when we find it!
• Thank you. We appreciate your remembering us on our wedding day, Mrs. Brunswick. The card is lovely, and we’ll be using your gift to get the shower curtain we really wanted. It’s at the top of our shopping list!
• Thank you! Thanks so much for your card and the check, Mr. Martin. We’re headed back to the store for the plant stand we made ourselves pass up yesterday! It will be a cheerful reminder of you, dear friend.
• Thank you. Your generosity is so appreciated, Conner and Molly! We realized yesterday we needed a second pizza stone. We love it that you’ve invested in our pizza parties! Thanks, again.
• Thank you. The beautiful card and thoughtful note are destined for our wedding treasure box, Mike and Barb, and thank you for the check. We need another ice bucket and more insulated tumblers if we’re going to host more game nights – which we love doing! Thanks for your contribution to fun! Thank you!
• Uncle Josh and Aunt Terry, your card and check were special tokens of your love and support. We’re adding the money to our fund to upgrade our living room from Old Dorm to Newlyweds! Thank you.

Wedding Thank You Card Wording: Thank You for a Gift from Someone Who Did Not Attend

Invited guests usually send a gift, even if your wedding date doesn’t work with their calendar. Your note of thanks should express your regret at their absence and make specific mention of the gift that was given. The usual rules of etiquette covered earlier apply, of course. Here are a few ideas to use as a template or a starting point.

• Thank you so much for the beautiful platter, Dylan and Elaine! We were sorry you weren’t able to join us for the wedding, but being out of town is a pretty good excuse! We’ll get together soon.
• The bedding set is perfect, Jillian! We wish you could have been with us for all the fun. You were truly missed!
• We would have loved to have you among our wedding guests, but it warmed our hearts to know you were thinking of us from afar. The blanket is so cozy and we love the color. Thanks so much, Jack and Layla!
• Thank you, Uncle Steve and Aunt Melissa, for the cutting board and knife block set. We’re both kitchen tool nuts, so your gift is perfect! We missed you so much at our wedding, and we know you would have come if it had been possible. Hopefully, the livestream let you enjoy the ceremony with us at a distance. Thanks,again!
• Thanks so much, Jake and Sarah, for your thoughtful note and the beautiful carved wood candlesticks. We missed you at the wedding but understand calendar crunches. Thank you!
• Thank you for the picnic basket set, Brad and Cassie. We can’t wait to use it! You were missed at the wedding, but we understand having to sometimes send regrets. Thanks so much!
• Thank you, Kimberly, for the framed calligraphy. It’s so beautiful! We’re sorry you had to miss the fun of the wedding, but we’ll make sure to send you the link for all the pics. Love you!
• Thank you so much, Mr. and Mrs. Nolan, for the Christmas tablecloth. What a lovely idea! You were missed at the wedding, but maybe we can connect soon. At least by Christmas! Thanks, again.
• Thanks, Stacey, for the clever salt and pepper set. We’ve never seen one quite like it! It would have been great to have you at our wedding, but we understand schedule conflicts and previous obligations and such. Your thoughtfulness is so appreciated!
• Thank you, Vince and Lauren, for your kind words and the mixing bowl set. They’re such great sizes, and perfect for serving, too. We were sorry you had to send your regrets, but we understand. Thanks so much for your thoughtfulness!

Wedding Thank You Card Wording: Thank You for a Gift from Someone Not on the Guest List

Friends, neighbors, or coworkers may give a wedding gift even if they are not on the guest list, which puts them on the Thank You Card list. Avoid referencing the perfect event they missed, and the rest is standard. Most of the thank you messages we’ve offered for gifts or money will fit here, too.

In the end, expressions of gratitude enrich the sender, too. Add your personal touch with our beautiful range of thank you cards. Customizing with your names, wedding date, and photos is simple, and our template guides you step by step.

You might find yourself smiling as you think of all the friends and family and neighbors and coworkers who supported you on your very special day…opening their Wedding Thank You Cards.

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To turn those negative feelings into something positive, it’s worth hosting a back-to-school party that your child and all of their friends can enjoy. Not only will it allow them to make fond memories, but it’ll also get them pumped about school.

Are you stumped about how to throw something exciting and special? Keep reading to learn all about 7 proven back-to-school party ideas that will have your kids anticipating the school year instead of dreading it.

How Do You Do a Back-to-School Party?

Before we get into specific ideas, it’s a good idea to create a general plan. That way, you won’t feel overwhelmed by all of the tasks that lay ahead. 

The biggest thing you should decide on is the venue. With really large parties, it might be necessary to rent out a venue, such as a party room at Chuck E. Cheese or a bowling alley. However, you can end up having just as much fun in your living room if you plan things with care and pay attention to the details.

After the venue has been decided on, it’s worth figuring out how many people you’d like to invite. Even if you don’t have a specific number, a ballpark estimate can go a long way toward helping with the party preparations.

Once you have a roster, you can send out exciting invitations to get your guests pumped up about the party. Asking for RSVPs from the parents can ensure you don’t order too much food and other supplies, for instance.

1. Create School-Themed Treats

When it comes to school-themed treats, the possibilities are almost endless. Apples are a delicious icon associated with teachers, but you can take that concept and turn it on its head by baking apple cupcakes. With red and green frosting, you can mimic the color of the apple’s skin and add a green leaf on top of it.

For an even bigger surprise, it’s possible to add a sweet apple filling inside your cupcakes for an amazing taste bud experience with each bite.

If your kids are old enough to know the difference, you can put mayonnaise or another white condiment into a cleaned and repurposed glue container. You’re sure to get lots of laughs as your guests squirt mayonnaise on their hamburgers and think of the time they used to try glue early on in school. Now they can eat as much as they want without worrying about getting in trouble with the teacher.

If you want some school-themed treats that don’t take too much energy, then you should stock up on Smarties and Nerds. Don’t forget to serve the food on lunch trays for an extra dose of fun.

2. Make it a Backyard Retreat

While schools have recess or physical education classes, students spend most of their time in classrooms. Instead of spending even more time indoors, you can encourage your kids to connect with nature and enjoy lots of fresh air by having a backyard retreat. If your backyard is a bit on the crowded side or doesn’t offer enough nature to satisfy every kid’s wild side, you could even move the festivities to a park or a camping site in the woods.

Since this will be one of the last times the kids can stay up without having to worry about waking up for school on a weekday, you can set some time aside for stargazing. To make things even more exciting, it’s worth pulling up a constellation app on your phone so that the kids can try to identify as many constellations as possible. You could even make it into a friendly competition.

Don’t forget some camping gear even if it’s just a big tent that can hold everyone inside. If you turn the back-to-school event into a slumber party, then it’s worth mentioning in your invitations the importance of bringing sleeping bags. Be sure to have at least a couple of extra sleeping bags in case someone forgets or doesn’t have access to one.

Whether you’re in your backyard or at a campsite, you could heighten the festivities by roasting marshmallows. Just be sure to supervise the activity at all times so that no accidents happen. If you get long marshmallow sticks, for example, then the kids won’t have to get too close to the fire when roasting their sweet treats.

3. Custom Lunchboxes

If you need a low-energy activity for the kids as they wind down, then consider getting them plain lunch boxes that they can decorate with whatever pops into their imagination. There are so many things they can use to change the lunch box into something that reflects their unique personality, including water-resistant stickers in the shape of letters and animals, permanent markers, and much more.

Be sure to include a range of markers so they can draw directly on the lunchbox. For children who are quite young, you should provide them with sticker sheets that feature some of their favorite things, such as superheroes, rainbows, animals, cartoon characters, and so much more. 

With such awesome lunchboxes, your kids will be itching to get back to school so they can show it off to everyone in the cafeteria and elsewhere. Plus, an item that they customized will make eating lunch feel like an extra-special experience.

4. Transform Your Venue With the Best Decor

Are you stumped about how you’ll decorate your party? Don’t worry because there are many options that can have your guests feel like they’re a part of something truly special.

The most obvious types of decorations are similar to those you’d find in a classroom, such as cardboard school buses, apples, pencils, and more. One way you can put a spin on the regular types of decorations is by thinking in terms of a nightclub. Few classrooms in school could ever be so cool as to have a disco ball, flashing lights, and other awesome decorations.

With that in mind, you can turn your school-themed party into a jazzy classroom. An easy way to heighten the atmosphere is by investing in one or more black lights. By switching off the normal lights and switching on the black ones, you can make all kinds of cool colors and designs pop.

You could even provide the kids with face paint so that they can draw animals and other neat designs on each other. Once the black lights are turned on, it’ll look like their creations have come to life. Be sure to include a big blackboard with lots of colored chalk. Your child and their friends can work together to create an awesome mural that will look even more wonderful under a black light.

Aside from the black light, another decoration staple involves making a centerpiece for the table. If you combine pens or markers of different colors into the right pattern, you can mimic the look of a beautiful flower or another eye-catching design.

A photo booth is a great way to enhance the decorative atmosphere while having a place to take all kinds of silly pictures together. Be generous with the number of props you give them. Some things that can cause a ton of giggles include glittery sunglasses, foam fingers, and helicopter caps. Once you print these photos and send them to your guests, they’ll have happy memories they can look back on far into the future, such as when they’re graduating from college and beyond.

5. A Carnival Mix of Games

No back-to-school party is complete without a medley of exciting games. Some games that are great for all ages include a lunch money bean bag toss, glue-stick Jenga, and a puzzle station.

Younger kids tend to have a shorter attention span, so it could be worthwhile to set up these games around the living room or backyard like a carnival. This will allow them to dash and bounce from game to game as they see fit.

Yet another game that’s perfect for all ages involves drawing on a piece of paper against someone’s back. The other person must copy the movements of the drawing on their back and draw what they feel on a piece of paper hung on the wall. The team that produces the two most similar drawings wins.

To encourage some friendly competition, you should get some trophies you can hand out to the winner. Don’t forget to fill the trophy cup with a handful of delicious candy.

6. Host a Fashion Show

One thing that is often ignored during back-to-school events is clothing. However, kids can become self-conscious about their clothes with each new school year. Depending on their age, they may feel embarrassed about wearing old clothes or wearing the same new outfits each day of the week.

You can instill a sense of self-worth and pride in your kids when you host a fashion show as part of your back-to-school shindig. While some people can have a fashion instinct, there are plenty of tips and tricks that can go a long way toward feeling confident enough to take on the school year.

Plus, the right mindset can allow your child to create a wide range of outfits by using strategic combinations of the same articles of clothing. If it’s in your budget, you can buy a bunch of new clothes and hang them on racks within a guest room or elsewhere. That can be where each fashion show contestant goes to unleash their creativity through clothes.

If your budget is a bit tight, don’t worry. You can still find a wealth of clothing at affordable places like thrift stores and the clearance racks at your favorite stores. As long as they’re washed and in good condition, used clothes can have much more charm and style than something new. That’s something you can demonstrate to your child during the fashion show.

Aside from the main types of clothes, don’t forget to include a wide variety of fun accessories, such as hats, scarves, purses, bracelets, and much more. You can have the other kids act as judges or the adults can hand out awards in various categories, such as “most whimsical,” “most casual,” “most formal,” and “most matching.”

7. Party Favors

Since getting enough school supplies is one of the biggest tasks of the new school year, you can provide your guests with things they’ll use in class. Some easy gifts include personalized pens and pencils, custom notebooks, or even a fancy nameplate they can put on their desks.

To boost everyone’s feeling of friendship and togetherness, it’d be a nice idea to hand out matching shirts that everyone can wear on the first day of school and later on through the year. There are tons of different phrases you could brainstorm to include on the shirt, such as “I Partied Hard, Now I’ll Study Hard!”

You could even use photos from the party and put them on shirts that you can prepare for your guests later on. If the friendships between guests have been going on for a while, then you can make the shirts ahead of time by using fond photos from the past.

If your budget has plenty of wiggle room, you could even stuff backpacks with as many scholastic goodies as possible. That way, they can take on the school year feeling more prepared and confident than ever.

Ready to Shine With These Proven Back-to-School Party Ideas?

Now that you’ve learned all about 7 proven back-to-school party ideas, you’ll be able to end your child’s summer vacation on one of the highest notes ever. By turning it into a tradition, your kid and their schoolmates will always have something to look forward to each and every year.

All parties need a fun set of invitations to match the theme and mood. Greetings Island specializes in eye-catching invitations for just about any occasion. You’re sure to fall in love with many of our artistic designs, so free to browse for as long as you’d like and don’t forget to send them out soon.

No matter when your child’s birthday is, turning one year old is just as special as a sweet sixteen. The first birthday allows you to pick the themes and make something your child can look back on when they’re older. Later on they’ll have tastes of their own, but this first year is your time to shine as a parent with endless creative possibilities.

Plus, you can celebrate this milestone with your friends and fellow parents whose kids will grow up to be best friends with your baby.

Are you wondering what kind of themes can spark their growing imaginations? Keep reading to learn all about the most popular first birthday party themes.

1. Butterflies

Butterflies are inspiring creatures that soar high in the skies. If you want to celebrate all of the freedom and beauty that lies ahead of your child, then butterflies are the perfect symbol for their first birthday party.

Since butterflies come in a wide range of colors, your party should be bursting with excitement. The centerpiece can be a gorgeous cupcake arrangement shaped like a butterfly or you can fill a cake with butterfly toothpicks.

You should also consider getting butterfly masks for all of your guests so you can take the cutest group photos. If your guests end up bringing slightly older kids who enjoy doing crafts, then you could even set up a table where everyone can decorate their own unique butterfly masks.

2. Wild One

Lots of babies start walking by their first birthday, which means that parents are starting to get a taste of all the adventures their child will bring them on. While some babies seem to love getting into trouble, we all have to admire how curious and determined they are to learn and grow. This is why wild one will forever be a beloved first birthday party theme.

Wild one can highlight your baby’s unique personality. Some babies are brave like lions and others seem destined to become world travelers due to how much they explore. Your wild one party can be about wild animals, wild travels, or anything else that represents your baby.

The party environment should be set up to make everyone feel like a kid again, back when anything and everything felt possible. Your child will love looking at photos of this event when they’re older and reflecting on how far they’ve come.

3. Unicorn

Nothing is prettier than a unicorn, which means that this theme will give you the ability to plan a gorgeous first birthday party. As soon as your guests receive their unicorn invitations, they’ll be thrilled to attend the festivities.

To set the scene, your decorations need to be colorful and sparkly to catch everyone’s eye. You can buy special unicorn hats that guests can put on their heads or you can use regular cone party hats and wear them on your forehead instead of the top of your head.

One party food that’s sure to get a laugh is unicorn poop. These rainbow cookies are a lot easier to make than you might imagine and they can pull your whole theme together.

4. Zoo

The zoo is many kids’ favorite place because they get to see strange animals they’d never encounter elsewhere. Animal names are also some of the first words that babies learn and they love to mimic their silly sounds.

On your party invitations, you can ask every guest to arrive dressed up with their favorite animal ear bows or even animal-print clothing. Parents could also have the option to dress up as zookeepers since they’re responsible for taking care of their cute little animals! Make sure you set up a face painting station for anyone who forgets their costume.

To make your zoo party unforgettable, you could arrange for a petting zoo to come to your backyard so all the kids can meet some cool creatures.

5. Mermaid

Having a baby is a magical experience, so why not make your child’s first birthday as mystical as possible with a mermaid theme? To make everyone feel like they’re underwater, you should shop for decorations shaped like seashells, jellyfish, starfish, turtles, dolphins, and seaweed.

Your baby’s outfit will be the highlight of the party, so you’ll want to spend some time shopping for the perfect clothes and accessories. Their comfort is the top priority, so it’s best to shop for onesies or poofy skirts that won’t make them feel like they have a real tail. There are plenty of patterns that can mimic scales.

When it comes to snacks, you can serve classics like Goldfish and Swedish Fish. If you’re up for some baking, you could make seashell sugar cookies or cake cones shaped like mermaid tails. In fact, you can shape all kinds of foods into sea-themed shapes, like clams, fish, and even scrumptious chum buckets filled with colorful fruit

6. Space

It’s wonderful to imagine that your child not only has a whole world to explore, but also an entire universe. Youcan treat your baby to a rockin’ outer space party.

There are so many directions you can take with this theme. From friendly aliens to colorful galaxies and space stations, you should choose whatever inspires you the most. No matter where you blast off with this theme, the party won’t be complete without the freeze-dried goodies that astronauts in space eat, like freeze-dried ice cream and fruit.

To make your party feel weightless, be sure to get lots of balloons. You can even set up a galaxy backdrop where your guests can pose for photos as if they’re floating in space.

7. Moon and Stars

If the universe and space travel seem too big and overwhelming, then moon and stars could be a cozier but still dreamy theme. Lots of parents bond with their babies by singing “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star,” reading Goodnight Moon, and even watching them sleep underneath their moon and stars mobile.

There are all kinds of ways that you could decorate a moon and stars party. You can hang up a giant backdrop of space, stick glow-in-the-dark stars on the ceiling, buy moon lamps, hang star and moon string lights, and get space balloons.

One activity idea is to set up a craft table where kids and adults can make their own moon and stars t-shirts. You can buy black shirts in bulk to save money and stock up on fabric paints and paintbrushes.

8. Circus

What’s more exciting than a circus? Although your baby may be too young to go to a real circus, you can bring them on an adventure during their first birthday party.

No day at the circus would feel complete without staple snacks like popcorn, peanuts, hot dogs, and snow cones. While everyone munches on their treats, they can admire the fun decorations. You should have elephants, lions, a merry-go-round, trapeze artists, and some goofy cardboard cutouts that people can stick their faces in.

For entertainment, you can set up some simple games like ring toss, duck pond, and guessing how many items are in a jar. Be sure to hand out prizes to the participants.

9. Boho-Chic

The boho-chic style has been booming in popularity recently. If you’ve also fallen in love with this trend, then you can throw an Instagrammable first birthday party by creating some retro vibes.

Boho-chic is all about being relaxed while combining natural and vintage elements. This means that there aren’t many rules when it comes to designing the party environment. You can dress your baby up in earth-tones and flowing fabrics for an ethereal look.

As for decor, you can count on plants, wooden serving dishes, rustic boxes, and enchanting items like dreamcatchers. Your party menu should feature simple dishes with wholesome ingredients. You can get inspired by the Mediterranean diet.

10. One-derland

If you want to wow your guests, then you should plan a one-derland party to celebrate this major milestone in your child’s life. One-derland is also a theme that’s up for your interpretation, so feel free to get creative.

You could take the approach of Alice in One-derland by having a wacky tea party. Around your tea party table, you’ll need giant clocks, playing cards, mushrooms, and other whimsical decorations. You could even think of the smaller details like swapping out normal spoons for keys to stir the drinks.

If your baby was born during the winter, then you could also throw a winter one-derland party. Since it’ll be too cold outside, you’ll have to recreate the glory of this season indoors. Giant paper snowflakes, blue and silver balloons, string lights, and white trees are a few ways you can transform your venue.

11. Rainbow

One aspect of nurturing a healthy baby is exposing them to all kinds of colors and textures that tickle their senses. What better way to celebrate your baby’s first year on earth than by throwing a rainbow party? Rainbows teach us that you can always find beauty in life since rainbows often appear after it rains.

Your baby and guests will love the cheery environment. You could ask guests to arrive in rainbow clothes or one color of the rainbow. When you take group photos, everyone can stand together so that they create a happy rainbow.

Not only can the centerpiece cake have rainbow decorations on the outside, but you could even create colorful layers on the inside if you’re feeling ambitious. You should also serve foods that evoke rainbows. One perfect example is this rainbow pizza and a rainbow fruit and veggie platter.

12. Woodland

Babies and little forest animals are both cute, so why not pair them up for an adorable woodland theme? You can use nature as your master decorator or bring your party indoors with some lush houseplants or forest wallpaper stickers. Hanging potted plants like ivy will add depth and volume.

Along with your regular guests, you’ll also need to invite some friendly critters to join the celebration. Rabbits, deer, squirrels, foxes, bears, raccoons, owls, and other birds will make the event feel complete. You can add their presence with stuffed animals, wall art, and even balloons.

To create a clever cake, you can bake a roulade and decorate it so that it looks like a log. You can entertain the little ones with games like pin the tail on the fox, a woodland animal memory game, and even an outdoor scavenger hunt.

What’s great about this theme is that you can change it into a winter theme just by adding white to the color palette, including spraying some artificial snow on pinecones and elsewhere.

13. Rodeo

Everyone will agree that baby shoes are some of the cutest things on earth. Imagine how precious your baby would look geared up with some boots. You can complete their look with a pair of rugged jeans, a cow-print shirt, a vest, a bandana, and a big hat.

If your family has a pet, then you should get them involved in the festivities by giving them a matching bandana. Be sure to have plenty of treats on hand so the pets can sit still for a heart-warming photo with the babies.Your kid will cherish those pictures when they get older.

To create an authentic western vibe, swap out chairs for barrels, set out stacks of hay, and have a saloon where adults can get a cold beer and kids can enjoy root beer.

14. Floral

Whether your baby has a summer birthday or you’re just a fan of flowers, it’s easy to host a floral first birthday party. This theme may be simple, but the results are sure to be elegant.

Depending on your preferences, you can surround your party area with fresh bouquets, dried bouquets, or even craft bouquets. To go all out, you could create a flower wall where guests can have a photo shoot.

Everyone should arrive wearing their nicest floral prints. After you’ve dressed your baby, you may want to put on a bumblebee headband since they’re the sweetest flower of the bunch.

As a fun-filled activity, you should give your guests the opportunity to decorate frames using a medley of artificial flowers so they can put their adorably baby photos in them and hang them up wherever they’d like.

15. Superheroes

Every parent wants to raise a child who knows that they’re strong enough to take on the world. You can make your baby feel unstoppable by treating them to an exciting superhero party. Though they may not be old enough to have a favorite, every other guest will be pumped to dress up as theirs.

In addition to the costumes, you’ll need decorations that are straight out of a comic book. A city skyline is the perfect backdrop so all of the heroes can watch over the citizens and protect them. Signs that say “Bam!” and other action words will amp up the action.

You should also set up a photo booth area to commemorate the event. The adults can hold up the kids so it looks like they’re flying. You should have a fan turned on so that their capes can flap in the wind. You should also shop for some cardboard cutouts of heroes so the kids can feel big and strong.

16. Prince and Princess

Parents would do anything to keep their babies happy and healthy, which is why so many of them refer to their kids as their little princes or princesses. To give your child the royal party that they deserve, you’ll have to start by creating some impressive invitations.

You could host a ball and set up a red carpet area where all of the other princes and princesses can take glamorous photos when they arrive. The parents can dress their kids up in standard regal attire or they could also choose their favorite fictional character.

From the decorations to the food and entertainment, the entire event should feel as fancy as possible. You should try to stick with a color scheme that includes red, purple, white, and blue because these are the most royal options.

17. A Day at the Beach

Lots of parents look forward to bringing their babies to the beach for the first time to see how they react to the sand and waves. If your baby lit up when you took them to the beach, then you can rock their world by creating a beach party. Although this theme works best for babies born during warmer months, you can still create a tropical ambience indoors if you’re creative.

It’s up to you if you want to keep your beach theme simple or add some flair with a luau twist. While you’re setting up the party outside, make sure that there’s plenty of shaded area to protect the little ones from becoming too hot or even getting sunburns.

If you don’t have a pool, then you can buy an inflatable one or set up some sprinklers where people can cool off. Be sure to keep your menu simple by serving beach staples like sandwiches, fried chicken, fruit, pasta salad, chips, crackers, dips, and even some barbecue if you feel like firing up your grill.

18. A Garden Party

Anyone who enjoys relaxed and sophisticated events should consider a garden party theme. Not only are these events intimate, but they can also help everyone feel connected to nature.

You may want to set up a sitting area where people can get comfortable on a giant blanket with cushions and gather around a table to eat some fresh dishes. Roasted vegetables, finger sandwiches, charcuterie boards, quiches, flatbread pizzas, and pastries will allow you to create a gorgeous spread.

To have the most fun in the sun, you should prepare games that people of all ages can enjoy. Bean bag toss, tic tac toe, bowling, and Twister will get the crowd giggling.

19. Nursery Rhyme or Story Book

Parents of infants spend tons of time reading or singing to their babies. If your baby loves a certain nursery rhyme or story book, then you can turn their dreams into a reality by hosting a birthday party based on that theme.

For example, you could have a nautical birthday that pays homage to “Row, Row, Row Your Boat.” Sailboats, life preservers, anchors, life jackets, and paddles are a few of the many decorations that will elevate your venue.

If your baby loves The Very Hungry Caterpillar, then you should turn your party venue into a forest with plants, a sun, and a big green caterpillar. The most important feature will be the buffet table where the caterpillar and guests can eat!

20. Berry First Birthday

Puns are one of dads’ favorite ways to communicate with others! You can make all of your guests smile by planning a clever berry first birthday. All you need to do to get your baby party ready is dress them up in fruity colors and patterns.

Since berries will be the star of your menu, it’s important to get fresh ones at the farmers’ market or even from an orchard if you’re lucky enough to live near one. If you’re worried about guests who don’t have a sweet tooth, there are plenty of savory berry recipes that will make everyone’s mouths water.

The decorations are what will make your party pop. You’ll need vibrant table cloths, plates, napkins, and balloons. To make an intimate picnic vibe, you can set out red and white checkered tablecloths, mason jars, and berry cartons.

Have You Fallen in Love With the Most Popular First Birthday Party Themes?

Learning about the most popular first birthday party themes can get you inspired to plan an event that fits your family perfectly. Choosing any of these fabulous themes will ensure that everyone has a blast and you can create memories that will last a lifetime.

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If your partner popped the question and you’re ready to get married, don’t forget to throw an amazing bridal shower. Many people think that you need to book a super fancy venue to host a bridal shower, but it’s possible to have the most memorable event right in your own home.

Are you wondering how you can make yours one for the books? Keep reading to get inspired by 7 bridal shower ideas at home that can help you plan an unforgettable party.

Can You Have a Bridal Shower at Your House?

With enough dedication and creativity, an at-home bridal shower can be better than one at a different venue.

In fact, this type of bridal shower is cozier and much more intimate than if you were to rent out a giant venue somewhere else. Plus, it can make the planning go much more smoothly since you won’t have to travel to a bunch of venues to see if they’re right for you. Best of all, this option allows you to have a bigger budget for other aspects of the shower, such as food, decorations, party favors, and so much more.

Is your home a bit too small for what you’re envisioning? Don’t worry just yet because the bridal shower might be a better fit at one of your closest friends’ houses. There’s no doubt that at least one of your friends will consider it an honor to host your party.

How Do You Throw a Bridal Shower at Home?

Instead of rushing everything, it’s best to give yourself and your guests plenty of time to prepare.

It’s a good idea to have the bridal shower at least a couple of months before the wedding day, if not more than that. You also don’t want the bridal shower to take away from the bachelorette party or vice versa.

Once you pick the perfect day, it’s time to send out the beautiful invitations. In the excitement, it’s easy to go overboard and invite more people than your home can handle. With that in mind, it’s worth assessing the size of the home and the outdoor space.

The bridal shower can end up being the most intimate part of the marital festivities. You could always save the giant roster for when the wedding day arrives.

1. Choose the Perfect Theme

Throwing a bridal shower at home is far from the only thing you can do to make the event unique. You can also select a theme that will enhance the fun and make the memories even more long-lasting. It’s up to you whether you want to complement the theme of your wedding or pick a contrasting theme so that they don’t blend together in people’s minds.

For instance, most weddings are all about the beautiful purity of the color white. Instead of having a bridal shower that’s white as well, you could go the total opposite way and include a variety of vibrant colors. In fact, the perfect overarching theme for your bridal shower could be a rainbow.

There’s added meaning to this theme when you think about how people believe a pot of gold is at the end of the rainbow, just like a husband is awaiting the bride at the end of all the festivities.

If you’ve decided to include the backyard, then why not opt for a garden party theme? Nothing is more elegant than sipping champagne while surrounded by a plethora of beautiful plants and blooming flowers.

For future brides who would rather keep the fun indoors, you could go with a slumber party theme. This nostalgic idea can remind you and your girls of all the fun nights you spent together talking about crushes, eating great food, and getting dressed up. Who would have thought back then that you’d be getting married to such a wonderful partner?

2. Decorating Your At-Home Bridal Shower

Once you’ve decided on the perfect theme, you can go all-out with decorations. After all, the décor is what will truly transform your home into a venue like no other. You can start with ordering a custom welcome sign or building one yourself if you enjoy doing arts and crafts.

Not only will this make the event feel more official and momentous, but it’ll also help guests find your home if they aren’t familiar with the area. One sign is never enough, which is why it’s worth getting a banner you can hang up within the home or in the backyard. The sign could even feature the hashtag of your event so that people know what to use when sharing memories on social media.

One decoration that we love seeing at bridal showers involves garlands that feature the future couple. Above the romantic and silly photos can be letters that spell out “bride to be,” for instance.

Whatever you plan on eating during the bridal shower, your table decorations should heighten the experience and set the mood. From a mason jar bouquet to floral placemats, the possibilities are almost endless. Don’t forget to add some glitzy straws and custom napkins into the mix.

If you’re looking for easy decorations that can make the room pop, then consider buying some balloons of varying colors, such as white, gold, pink, and more. With an air pump, you can cover plenty of ground so that the rooms feel more extravagant and fun.

Not all decorations need to be limited to the walls and furniture. For example, topping your deserts with hearts or ring cutouts can go a long way toward tying everything together.

3. Decide Between Cooking and Catering

Some people have green thumbs while others were born to cook. If you’re up for a challenge, then you could try cooking the food for your bridal shower. That way, the party will have yet another layer of intimacy and coziness to it.

You could even have a combination of cooking and catering. You could leave the bigger meals to the professionals while you focus on concocting some finger-licking snacks and appetizers, such as stuffed mushrooms, Cuban sandwiches on a stick, Mexican seven layer dip, and more. Don’t forget about drinks.

While you don’t want to upstage the cake on your wedding day, that shouldn’t stop you from having a smaller but no less delicious cake for everyone to enjoy. Even people who are great at cooking may not have much experience with baking, so you should feel free to order a cake that you can either pick up from the store or get delivered right to your door.

An open bar is always a welcome staple at adult parties and your bridal shower is no exception. You could enlist the help of a friend who knows their way around various types of liquors or you could hire someone for the evening. To make things safe, it’s a good idea to set out a bowl where people can leave their keys so that nobody drives home if they’ve had one too many.

4. Plan the Best Bridal Shower Games

Tie the knot is a game that’s as fun as it is delicious. It involves giving people bowls of cherries and competing to tie the most cherry stems into knots within a certain time period. This is a great game for snacking and playing at the same time. For a twist to tie the knot, you can soak the cherries in some vodka to give the fruit a bit of a kick.

Everyone loves scavenger hunts, so why not play a version of this game with purses? You can call out the names of items from a list and see who can find that item within their purse before anyone else. Of course, some items are worth more if they’re not as common.

For instance, lipstick and car keys might be more common than a tin of mints or some matches. Whoever has the most points by the end should get a prize.

Who doesn’t enjoy hearing a good love story? Instead of simply going from person to person and having them tell their stories, you can turn it into a guessing game. Instruct your guests to come up with two lies in their story and then it’s on everyone else to guess which two parts of the meet-cute weren’t true.

You can break everyone up into two groups and compete against each other as teams. Is that game too tame for you? If so, you can take things to a whole new level when you make a rule that each wrong guess means the player has to take a shot of liquor.

Yet another fun game involves classic mad libs. However, you can fill in the gaps of wedding vows instead. Whoever can come up with the funniest ad-libbed vow is crowned the winner.

5. Curate a Popping Soundtrack

No bridal shower is complete without a soundtrack to set the mood. You can have it playing in the background as you chat and do activities, then you can turn it up when it’s time to dance it out. There are many different songs you can choose from that have a romantic atmosphere without being too lovey-dovey.

For instance, you and your friends could jam out to the following songs:

• “White Wedding” by Billy Idol
• “Butterflies” by Kacey Musgraves
• “Beyond the Sea” by Bobby Darin
• “Marry You” by Bruno Mars
• “For Once In My Life” by Stevie Wonder
• “Sugar” by Maroon 5
• “My Girl” by The Temptations
• “You Still Believe in Me” by The Beach Boys
• “The Joker and The Queen” by Ed Sheeran
• “Lovebug” by The Jonas Brothers

Spotify is one of the most popular ways to make playlists and stream music, but you could also use YouTube or iTunes. It’s worth noting that Spotify can create a radio playlist based on similar songs if you go through your entire playlist over the course of the bridal shower. This prevents you from fiddling around with the app when you’re trying to entertain your guests.

Don’t forget to invest in a speaker that can do the tunes justice. One of the best speakers for both indoor and outdoor use is made by JBL. Since it’s waterproof, you can even keep it by the pool without worrying about it falling in or getting wet from splashes.

6. Set Up a Gift Registry

Like a baby shower, it’s expected that your guests will arrive with a range of gifts to celebrate the soon-to-be bride. A gift registry can work wonders for avoiding the same gift twice or even three times in a row. Plus, people can refer to this gift registry when it comes time to celebrate the wedding itself.

Not only does it simplify the process, but it can also give your guests ideas of what they can get you. Instead of playing a guessing game, it’s much easier to see what’s on the list and what hasn’t been claimed yet.

There are many ways you can set up a virtual gift registry that your guests can access from any computer or smartphone. You don’t have to worry about something not loading quickly enough because it’ll update in real-time.

Are you wondering what kind of gifts you can list on a bridal shower registry? The possibilities are endless, but some examples include a personalized makeup bag, engagement ring dishes, a custom robe, comfy slippers, a cake serving set, honeymoon-themed luggage tags, a luxurious hanger for the wedding dress, and so much more.

7. Get Bridal Shower Party Favors Everyone Will Love

After your friends and family members have showered you with gifts, it’s nice to hand out party favors that have just as much love and meaning behind them. You’ll be glad to know that there are many party favors you can choose from that are guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser.

For example, who wouldn’t fall head over heels for a miniature cheese board in the shape of a heart? This is something they could use for every occasion in which love is in the air, such as Valentine’s Day, marriage anniversaries, and even Christmas. The bamboo material of the cheese board ensures it’ll look great for a long time to come.

The same is true of a high-quality drinking glass. Whether your gal pals want to relax after work with a glass of wine or they’re throwing their own party just because, they can always rely on the custom wine glass or other cup types you gave them at the bridal shower. Be sure to include the date of the shower on the glass, along with other commemorative info, such as “Sarah’s Bridal Shower.”

Of course, not every single party favor needs to be something that will last a lifetime. Even a special snack can have your guests leaving the bridal shower with a sweet taste in their mouths. It’s possible to order gummies and other candies that have custom packaging.

Party favors allow you to commemorate the bridal shower and the fact that everyone was there to celebrate true love. One option that can get the memories of the event stirring like nothing else is a custom candle. If you need even more ideas, then consider giving out sheet masks, custom koozies, elegant soap, beautiful bottle openers, gourmet truffles, or even embroidered straw bags.

Are You Ready to Use These Bridal Shower Ideas at Home?

Now that you’ve learned about 7 incredible bridal shower ideas at home, you can host one of the most memorable bridal showers of all time. After you’ve brainstormed the details with your besties, don’t forget to send out invites that are worthy of an event like yours.

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Earning a degree is an amazing accomplishment that deserves an equally amazing party. If you want to make your graduate feel extra special, then you’ll need to do something even more fun and original than usual.

Are you wondering which types of party ideas will elevate the festivities? Keep reading to learn all about graduation party ideas that will never allow your graduate to forget their outstanding achievements.

1. A Cap and Gown Party

Everyone’s familiar with the classic toga party, but you can take that concept and add a graduation twist to it. The two main elements of attire during graduation are caps and gowns. Why limit this fun outfit to the graduate?

You can throw a cap and gown party in which everyone arrives wearing their own customized caps and gown. In fact, you can have a contest in which guests are judged on the creativity of their get-up. After all, graduates are known for putting all kinds of unique designs and sayings on their caps.

With this in mind, you can challenge guests to decorate their caps as well as their gowns. It’s often the case that graduates wear various medals and tassels, which can add a whole new dynamic to the festivities. If you combine this with different colors and designs, then you can end up having one of the most visually-striking graduation parties of all time.

You could either instruct guests to decorate their attire ahead of time, or you could set up various arts and crafts tables in which guests can have fun while creating their outfits together. Don’t forget to get a bunch of material-specific paints, plenty of glue, and decorative elements, such as tassels, pompoms, glow-in-the-dark stars, sequins, and anything else you can think of.

Aside from setting up a photo booth and taking all types of fun photos together, you can end the festivities by taking a picture where all of your guests toss their caps as high as they can. It’s best to do this activity outside so that nothing in your home falls and breaks. Plus, the hats will have plenty of room to fly like the dreams of your accomplished graduate.

2. A Library Rave

You’ve probably never expected to see “library” and “rave” in the same sentence, but now you can make this a reality for your graduate. After spending 4 years or more studying and studying in a library where you’re supposed to be quiet, your graduate can celebrate their big day by associating the library with lots of fun.

Are you asking yourself, “What do you need to decorate a graduation party?”

By going to thrift shops, you can find tons of old books that you can repurpose to create your library party venue. You could even fold the pages of a book into eye-catching works of art. While studying may be mentally tiring, reading is still a wonderful activity, so you can use one or more of your graduate’s favorite books as decor inspiration.

For instance, if they’re a fan of the great American novel Moby Dick by Herman Melville, then you could include some decorations that evoke the sea, the sailors, and of course the infamous white whale. As you’re focusing on the library aspect of the party, don’t forget about the rave elements.

To take the library decor to the next level, you can include black lights, glow sticks, body paint, and other things that are associated with the best partying of all time. You could even invest in a disco ball to heighten the festivities even more.

You’ll need an awesome playlist so that your guests can dance well into the wee hours of the night. “School’s Out” by Alice Cooper, “ABC” by The Jackson 5, “Teacher Teacher” by Rockpile, and “Another Brick in the Wall” by Pink Floyd are all classic bops that have an educational theme. To mix things up, you can also throw in some pure dance songs like dubstep and other electronic songs that are all about raving and enjoying the moment.

3. A Head in the Clouds Party

The cliché that’s often said about school is that once someone graduates, they’ll finally be entering the ‘real world.’ Until that time, students have their heads in the clouds with all of the dreams and possibilities that are laid before them. With this in mind, you can give your graduate one last dreamy party before they have to deal with the adult responsibilities that come pouring in after school.

If you want to add a fun and humorous twist to your decorations, then you could use cotton to make little clouds that you can stick to the walls and hang from the ceiling. Are you stumping yourself with the question, “How do you throw an inexpensive graduation party?” You can buy bulk bags of cotton if you go to a sewing shop, which is much cheaper and also easier to work with than little cotton balls.

Chances are your graduate has had more than a few career dreams throughout their life. From a firefighter and police officer to a doctor and lawyer, you can use these as inspiration for additional decorations. It could even be a good idea to avoid the career they’re currently pursuing because they’ll get plenty of that once they start working.

As for food, you can feature a wonderful cotton candy machine as the main edible attraction. Adults and kids alike will love putting the paper cone in the machine and watching as the cotton candy accumulates on it as though from thin air. You can also have a graduation cake with a texture that’s as fluffy and soft as the clouds in the sky.

In your graduation party invitations, you could ask guests to dress up as the careers they dreamed about when they were young. This will give everyone a second chance to dream big like they always used to.

4. “You’re an Einstein!” Costume Bonanza

When it comes to smarts, no one has made a name for themselves quite like Albert Einstein. That’s why calling someone an Einstein is one of the best compliments a person can give about someone else’s intelligence unless they’re being sarcastic. Now that your child is graduating, there’s no question that they’re an Einstein since they have the degree to prove it.

Not only is the name Einstein iconic, but his looks are also. With a crazy shock of white hair and a mustache, no one has been able to pull the look off since. With this in mind, you can have your guests dress up as the great theoretical physicist to pay homage to your child’s academic accomplishments.

To take the excitement even further, you could have an Albert Einstein impersonator contest. Whoever is judging the many Einsteins can take into consideration the costume, the voice, and the mannerisms. After all, who needs Elvis Presley impersonators when you have Einstein?

Don’t forget to put out plenty of Smarties candies for your brainy guests to enjoy. It can be as delicious as it is a tease to have a bowl or two of Nerds candies as well. There’s no denying that so-called ‘nerds’ like Einstein are some of the most successful and intelligent people in all of history.

Has a friend or family member ever asked you, “How do you decorate a room for a graduation party?”

When it comes to decorations, you can hang up some medium-sized blackboards and write out equations in chalk. Don’t forget about Einstein’s most famous equation of all: E=mc2. That equation is just begging for someone called MC Squared to DJ at your party.

Lots of Einstein’s top equations can be illustrated using train-related thought experiments. In the spirit of this, you could spend time setting up a miniature train to coast through the party venue. The more track you have, the wilder the journey can end up being.

5. A Class Ring and Beyond

If you want to get artistic with your party and its decorations, you could use the class ring as the muse. Be sure to hand out Ring Pops so that your guests can walk around with a delicious treat that also doubles as some bright bling-bling. Aside from edible rings, you can also make custom bracelets that celebrate the graduate’s big day, including a pun like “Sarah’s Graduation Party 2022 – Does it Ring a Bell?”

You can also have an exciting hula-hoop contest. What’s a hula-hoop contest without music? Fortunately, there’s a wide variety of catchy songs you can play, such as “Ring of Fire” by Johnny Cash, “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” by Beyoncé, and “Ring Around My Rosie” by The Everly Brothers.

There are even Nerf guns that shoot soft, ring-shaped projectiles. These toys could be used for a twist on the game of tag in which the tagger has to hit the other players with the Nerf gun. To add an adult element to this activity, you could have it so that any time someone is tagged, they have to take a shot.

Once your guests have built up their appetite, it’s time to break out the ring-shaped Bundt cake. For sweet snacks throughout the day, you could put out some pineapple rings and Lifesavers in addition to the Ring Pops.

As a joke photo opportunity, you can roll out a red carpet, put a crown on the graduate’s head, and get pictures of the guests kneeling and pretending to kiss the graduate’s new class ring.

Overlapping rings, much like the symbol for the Olympics, have an eye-catching aesthetic to them. Using construction paper, you can overlap a bunch of rings and place them all over the walls. Paper chains are a classic decorative design that would be a lively addition to your party’s atmosphere.

6. The Last Frat or Sorority Party

If your graduate was part of a fraternity or sorority, then chances are they’re no stranger to partying. This type of lifestyle isn’t something that can continue beyond college, which is why you can throw them their last, and possibly even their best, frat or sorority party.

You can put the Greek letters of the graduate’s fraternity or sorority on the cake, the decorations, and anywhere else you can think of. You could even create a monogram light that shines the letters on the dancefloor.

Don’t forget to set up a couple of iconic fold-out tables and red solo cups. This is where people can chat while also playing a simple yet fun game of beer pong. Of course, the beer is optional. In fact, you could switch things up by including all kinds of fun drinks, from sodas to champagne.

While beer pong is one of the most infamous games, that doesn’t mean you can’t take it up a notch. You might be thinking to yourself, “How do you host a backyard graduation party?”

If you have enough outdoor space, you can use garbage bins as giant solo cups and use volleyballs as big ping pong balls. This will certainly be a beer pong game that your guests won’t soon forget.

If you do play one or more drinking games, don’t forget to encourage responsible drinking by putting out a bowl for people to put their car keys in as they show up. To add to the vibe of a frat party, you can also set up sports coolers where people can get as much water as they’d like. Staying hydrated is an important part of smart drinking.

Since frat and sorority parties are all about letting loose, you should encourage guests to dress like cheerleaders, footballers, and other staples of the college crew. When it comes to the party invitations, you could even include a photo from one of your graduate’s best college party experiences.

Are You Ready to Use These Awesome Graduation Party Ideas?

ce learned all about graduation party ideas, you can celebrate your graduate’s wonderful accomplishments. After all, they deserve to feel pride for all their years of hard work. If they still have to get their master’s or doctorate degrees, then you can try some of the other ideas that you didn’t get to the first time.
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