Party ideas and themes
Planning a party?
Party on your mind? From fun indoor birthday parties and dinner parties to outdoor summer parties and more - let's help you explore all the ideas, inspiration, and themes for your next party.
Party ideas by occasion
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Garden parties
Celebrate under the stars or plan a day party with paddling pool and water slides. Add a sizzling barbeque to the mix along with sparkling drinks. Don't forget to arrange cosy seatings along with a gazebo and firepit for when it gets chilly and guests want to hunker down.
Dinner parties
From fancy soirees to finger food buffets, celebrate by diving into your favourite foods. Go all out with black-tie and create the best set-up with our dinnerware, glassware, and serveware collection.
Kids' parties
Liven up their special day with bunting, balloons and more. Try themed decorations of their favourite characters from shows and movies such as Minions, Star Wars and Avengers. They'll love it.
Sleepovers
Plan the perfect slumber party with cosy pyjamas and movie marathons. Want to double down on cosiness? Add in plenty of hot chocolate and soft lights to set the mood.
10 ultimate steps to hosting a memorable party
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1. Set the budget, date, & invites
Start by setting a clear budget. This will help you outline the size of party, venue, and guestlist. Remember to send out invites with all the details including theme and dress code.
Planning on DIY invitation cards? Try your hand at Canva for quick and design templates.
2. Plan party decorations
Pick out party decorations or handcraft them based on your party theme. Using fairy lights along with buntings or balloons can really perk up the space.
3. Plan the menu
Plan your party menu early to allow you time for party tableware, grocery shopping, and meal prep. Whether it's a full spread or just snacks, confirm meal preferences with your guests and consider any allergies. Save time with DIY food stations so you can enjoy the party freely.
4. Bake a cake
A cake is a showstopper of the party. Bake or order a cake to go with the party theme. You can even choose to have additional cupcakes or cake poppers to make serving easy for a large party.
5. Buy your outfit
Whether it's Black Tie, casual, or any other theme - pick an outfit that matches the event and your style. You can even explore face paints and makeup for fancy dress parties.
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6. Take care of party essentials & extras
Make a checklist of all party essentials such as seating, cutlery, napkins, and cups. And make sure to plan for extras just in case.
7. Make a playlist
Music is crucial to set the vibe. Make sure you set up your party speaker well before the party starts. Create a playlist based on the party theme or list out top dance numbers that you know will be hit with your audience.
8. Plan party entertainment
Include activities and games to keep your guests engaged. Try party games such as charades, pictionary, and bingo, or perhaps a karaoke station for everyone to sing their hearts out.
9. Have a special guest
Cardboard cutouts can be a fun addition to a party. Pick a favourite character or personality to match your party.
10. Click pictures & make memories
Lastly, enjoy your party and don't forget to click plenty of pictures to save as cherished memories.
What are some cool party themes?
Whether it's a birthday or anniversary, a stag or a hen do; leave your guests thrilled and wanting more. Here are some unique party themes to help your take your hosting game a notch higher.
- Football themed party: Host a football themed party to watch the world cup or to simply celebrate the love for game. Decorate the viewing area team colours and merchandise. Serve stadium-style food such as wings and hotdogs. Finally, top it off with some fun football trivia, penalty shootouts, or other party games to make it more exciting.
- Harry Potter themed party: Enchant the Potter-heads in your life with Hogwarts themed invites, decorations, and dress code. Want to make it more fun? Put out Harry Potter theme-based food and candies; and perhaps a game of Quidditch to tie it all together. Mischief Managed!
- Retro themed party: Throwback to your favourite era with a retro 70s, 80s, or 90s party. Think Rock 'n' Roll, bell-bottom trousers, arcade games, disco lights, and all things nostalgic.
- Royal party: Celebrating royal events? Go patriotic with your decorations; use buntings, balloons, and flags. A photobooth with a cardboard cutout will make for a great highlight. For food, you can choose a traditional feast of classics such as Shepherd's pie, a roast dinner, scones, Victoria's sponge cake etc.
- ABBA themed party: Dancing Queen fans? Celebrate ABBA style with disco themed decor. Go all out with a retro makeover, shimmery and sequinned dresses. Oh! And don't forget their epic numbers on your on a mixtape to pump up the party. This one makes for a great theme for hen dos and birthday parties.
- Country themed party: Wild west on mind? Channel your inner cowboys and cowgirls and saddle up for a great time! Put together a barn-style rustic decor, set up a BBQ, and have everyone dress up in quintessential cowboy boots and bandanas. For entertainment, go for line dancing competitions, live country music, and more.
- Casino themed party: Throw a casino-style party with cocktails, fake money, and games such as poker, blackjack, and roulette. For food a snack bar with easy-to-eat food items such as mini sandwiches, tarts, fruit skewers work the best. Oh and don't forget to top it off with fun cocktails.
Seasonal party ideas
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Halloween party ideas
From Halloween costumes and decorations to recipes and more. Explore our range of Halloween party essentials to get your spook on!
Christmas party ideas
Make it merry with our range of Christmas decorations and hosting essentials. Keep it classic with red, green, and gold or spice it up with a boho chic or glam theme.
Easter party ideas
Whether you're planning a refreshing Easter garden party or a traditional egg hunt - we've got you covered with all the Easter decorations.
Valentine's Day ideas
Plan a romantic chic dinner party for just the two of you or whip up a Valentine's Day celebration for your close friends. You can even arrange a secret Cupid gift exchange to make it extra fun.
Don't forget these party essentials
Frequently asked questions about party planning
How to plan a budget-friendly party?
From deciding the guestlist to choosing your party theme, make a list and set a clear budget for your party essentials. A few ways to keep the party budget-friendly is by handcrafting decorations, baking your own cake and creating your own games. A digital invite is also a quick win when it comes to saving time and money.
What are unique themes for a birthday party?
Skip over the classic birthday themes for something more unique and unforgettable. Design a theme around interests and hobbies or something that your friends and family can connect over. For e.g. a murder mystery or escape room theme for mystery lovers, a celebrity theme party, an enchanted forest for outdoorsy folks or even a film festival theme if you want to keep it indoors.
What are some good party favours for adults?
From mini skincare sets to handcrafted accessories - you can choose to give anything as a party favour. You can pair it with the party theme or simply use something that might interest your guests. Want to make it extra special? Choose stationery or merchandise based on their favourite characters and themes such as Wednesday, Pikachu, LEGO® etc.
What food to serve at a kids' party?
Make it easy for the kids to enjoy the party meals. Plan for easy-to-eat and fun party recipes in smaller portions such as pizza pinwheels, cake poppers, fruit skewers etc. Make sure you check beforehand for any allergies.
What are some good outdoor party activities?
Try games such as Tug of war or giant versions of lawn games such as Jenga, Snakes and Ladders, Dominoes, 4-in-a-row etc. For a cool summer themed kids' party, you could try to include activities such as backyard camping, water gun fights, or water slides.
What are some fun party games for adults?
There are plenty of fun party games for adults to keep your guests engaged. Try the classics such as Pictionary, UNO cards, Trivia, and Cards Against Humanity or go for more active games such as Twister or Giant Jenga to spice up a boring party.
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