Casino Party

Casino Party Slogans & Invitations

Party Slogan:
After selecting a Casino theme for your party, choose a slogan or theme to use in your invitations, and to use in tying in decorations and personalised favours to your bash. Find the perfect slogan for your party by trying one of the following, or by thinking of one that fits your guest of honour’s personality:

“High Stakes Happening!”
“Bet on a Fun Time!”
“Get Lucky at Simon’s 40th Birthday bash”
“Bettin’ on a Win!”
Invitations:

The following invitation idea should suit your taste whether it be diamonds or hearts that make you go wild!

Add a few poker chips into each envelope for a gambling preview!


Casino Party Activities

Gambling, cards, dice – you name it – that’s what it’s all about! Upon your guest’s arrival, give them a large supply of chips or play money. At a designated quitting time, you have two options for prize distribution. Award prizes to those with the most chips at the end of the evening, but also consider some other prize categories for the unlucky or unskilled!

Encourage everyone to give all the games of chance a try…roulette, craps, and blackjack.
Set up a couple of corner tables for friendly games of poker, bridge, and euchre.
Add other fun games of chance like Crazy Eights, Checkers, Backgammon, UNO or Bingo!
If you are interested in adding a slot machine, some vending machine dealers (you would need to check with a local company) will rent them for a short period of time.
For a different wrap up to the evening, top it off with an auction of either fun and/or inexpensive prizes, or “white elephant” items. Let guests get wild bidding on the items with their winnings – everyone can go home with something!
Take out your frustration on a dollar by whacking at a Dollar Sign Pinata! Great stress reliever!

Fifties Party

Fifties Party Slogans & Invitations

Remember when Soda Shops and Sock Hops were the places to be? Whether or not you have personal memories of these or your ideas are based on Happy Days reruns, a 50’s theme party is a sure-fire blast from the past party idea.

Party Slogan:
After selecting a 50’s theme for your party, choose a slogan or theme to use in your invitations, and to use to tie in decorations and personalised favours to your bash. Find the perfect slogan for your party by trying one of the following, or by thinking of one that fits your guest of honour’s personality:

“Let’s Go to the Hop”
“Sock Hop”
“Sweet 16 – A Dreamy Teen”
“Fun in the Fab Fifties”
“Big Bopper Bash”
“Shake, Rattle & Roll
Invitations:

Choose an invitation to let your guests know that they are an important part of this birthday celebration.

Visit second hand record stores and buy old 45’s. Cover the label with the details of the party and send them as clever invitations. If you can’t find the real thing, cut records from black poster board and make your own label.
Attach a note to a pair of sunglasses with curling ribbon. Tell the guests to wear them to the party along with their saddle shoes and poodle skirts!

Fifties Party Activities

Party the night away like it's the era of the Fabulous Fifties! These activities are sure to keep your guests smiling!:

A dance contest is a sure way to get all of those grease monkeys and beauty school dropouts into the swing of things! Don’t forget about “The Twist”, “The Mashed Potato”, and “The Bop” to make sure they rock around the clock tonight!
Pull out the pink bubble gum and have a bubble-blowing contest!
How about a hula hoop contest for some hilarious entertainment?
Play “Name That Tune” using old 50’s songs – extra points are given to the team that can name the title and the artist. Reward the winner with a glass filled with candy.
Have a “car hop” relay. Divide your group into two teams. Give each team a tray with french-fries, a hamburger, a bottle of Coca-Cola, and an ice cream sundae. Each guest must run down to a car window, touch the car, and run back - all without spilling any food. Once they are back, they hand the tray to the next person and so on. The first team to complete the “car hop” wins!
Set up a drive-in movie theatre in your back yard and watch “Grease” under the stars!

Fifties Party Decorations

Parties with a 50’s theme are excellent choices for Rock n’ Rollers of all ages but are especially popular with teens and adults. The first thing that you must decide on is a setting for your fabulous 50’s party! We have many decorations that will help you create an atmosphere that is sure to Rock ‘n Roll! Here are three popular setting ideas and some decorations that complement each!

Soda Shop

You can’t have a soda shop setting without the ice cream! Hang ice cream cones everywhere you can!
Create pretend soda shop billboards and place your actual menu for the party on them.
Drive In:

Park some old time 1950’s Chevy’s around the parking lot for a nostalgic stroll outside!
If you can’t find the real thing, place a large mural on a wall for the next best thing!
A perfect centrepiece for a 1950’s style drive-in would include floating candles placed on a shiny metal tray along with some confetti and a bouquet of helium balloons!
Sock Hop:

“Twist and Shout – come on, come on, baby now!” - if music is going to be centre stage at your event, a Sock Hop motif is the way to decorate!

Accent your decorations with several plastic records hanging from the ceiling and on the walls.
Create balloon arches with white and pink Balloons. Dangle the Records from the center.
A jukebox is a vital part of a Sock Hop.
Don’t shy away from the use of balloons to make a huge impact at a very low cost!
Cover your dance floor with Black & White Vinyl for the checkerboard look that was so popular in the 50’s.
Carry your Sock Hop theme to your tables with a themed centrepiece.
Don’t forget a sprinkle or two of confette on your table!
Table Decorations

Setting a table with the party ware, including the tablecloth, cups, plates, napkins, and cutlery is the fastest way to create a focal point in a room. Add one or a few of the following touches to personalize your table:

Scatter bubble gum across your buffet table, or place one at each place setting for an unexpected treat!
Centrepieces are a hit when placed on a pink Tablecloth to complete the 50’s table! If you are artistically inclined, try drawing white poodles randomly scattered on the cloth!
Make the atmosphere authentically 50’s by serving drinks in Coca Cola glasses.
Place a pair of sunglasses at each table setting and tuck a pink napkin in the fold of the glasses – instant clever napkin ring!

Hollywood Party

Hollywood Party Invitations

Choosing a Hollywood theme for a party has become extremely popular! This theme works well for all ages. The glitz and glamour of a Hollywood event will make all of your guests feel like a movie star. This year, host your very own Hollywood Premiere, and invite a fun group to enjoy a night of a thousand stars with you!

Set the mood for your event with invitations that will give your guests a sneak preview of your plans, and ensure that you'll have an award-winning party!

As the name of this party suggests, this night should sparkle and glitter from start to finish. Fill your invites with gold or silver glitter.
Let them know you will be rolling out the red carpet for them.
Choose a slogan to use in your invitations, and to tie in your decorations, favours and more to your Hollywood theme. Try "A Night of Glitter, Glam & Glitz," "Hollywood Happening," "And the Award Goes To…," "Hollywood Nights," "Tinsel Town Tribute," "Night of a Thousand Stars" or "All That Glitters…A Golden Gathering"!
In your invitations, encourage guests to dress in gold or silver. Whether they dress from head to toe, or choose only one glittery piece such as a bow tie or some makeup, this fancy dress party is sure to please everyone. As an alternative, ask guests to come dressed as their favourite movie star, past or present. Possibly Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Rita Hayworth, Merrill Streep, Clark Gable, Rock Hudson, John Travolta, Mel Gibson or Danny DeVito. A third option is to ask guests to dress in their own dream awards show outfit. For this party, fancy dress is a must, so haul out those feather boas, black ties, and stilettos!

Hollywood Party Activities

One element that is essential to a Hollywood Party is to have a photographer available to take plenty of pictures to capture the magic of the evening. Fancy clothing and a festive atmosphere . . . both deserve to be documented and preserved. Create a photo backdrop, and encourage all the guests to stop by to have a "formal" picture taken. Posing and "glamming it up" is highly encouraged!
For more informal photographs recruit a friend or hire an amateur photographer to come dressed as the "Stalking Paparazzi". Guests will genuinely feel like celebrities with this camera-toting hound on the loose!
This night is perfect for playing a movie-related trivia. If you are having a sit-down dinner, roll a sheet of trivia questions, and tie it with ribbon to match your theme colours. Set the little bundles at each place setting. If you are serving food buffet style, put them in a decorative basket or Top Hat, and let guests play during the party. Provide a list of movies and movie stars, and have guests match as many actors/actresses with the films they starred in, or have them try to match movie titles with the year the movie was released. Another fun "Hollywood" trivia game is to see who can name the most films that have won an Academy Award™ for "Best Picture".
Play a Hollywood variation of 20-Questions. As each guest arrives, pin a star on his or her back. Each star should contain the name of a different Hollywood star (past or present). The goal for each guest is to find out who they are for the evening by asking only "yes" and "no" questions of the other guests. Limit each person to one question per guest. This is a fantastic game to play if all your guests are not well acquainted, as it encourages everyone to mingle!
Honour the guest of honour, and treat out-of-town guests like VIPs by renting a limousine to transport them to and from the party location! If you have the limo rented for several hours, offer "joyrides" to all the guests!

Hosting your own karaoke party

Karaoke Dreamin'
Karaoke. Instantly, this word conjures up images of tone-deaf drunkards belting out lyrics to songs they have no business singing. That's the perception. But, for thousands who know, "karaoke" is a fun way to party, and its great for bringing friends together. After all, what could be better than taking that hidden talent of singing in the shower and putting it to use?

Hosting your own karaoke party can be as simple as having guests sing along to the tunes on your stereo, or, as lavish as a full-fledged Celebrity Party. You and your friends can dress up as your favourite celebrities, rent karaoke equipment (check your local party rentals place for costs) and have a music awards night at your house. To add to the fun, make sure each guest feels comfortable singing, even if they left their good vocal chords at home. Award your "best" songbird with a "Most Creative Interpretation of a Real Artist Award" because misery does love company.

If the thought of hosting your own party seems like an unwanted stress, you and your friends should hit the road and go karaoking--bar style. Go to a local club that offers karaoke.

Should stage fright become a factor consider this: people are genuinely more receptive to those brave souls who are completely willing to give something new and exciting a try. Your first taste of karaoke singing will not be your last. If you're still a little hesitant, try renting Duets (Gwenyth Paltrow, Huey Lewis) These crooners make singing look easy, and will definitely inspire you to sing it in front of any audience to your hearts content.

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Mardi Gras Party

Mardi Gras Invitations

Mardi Gras is a wonderful, fun-filled, lively holiday that creates a colourful break in the long days of winter. Unfortunately, not everyone can make their way to New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras - so this year, throw a party to celebrate the spirit of Mardi Gras in your own home!

A slogan is a must for your invitation! You definitely want to spread the word and generate excitement for your event! How about one of the following:

"Let the Good Times Roll - (Your Event Name)"
"New Orleans at (Your Event Name)"
"Mardi Gras Mambo"
"Fat Tuesday Festivities"
"Mardi Gras Madness"
"Rio Carnival"
"Have Beads - Will Party!"
"Mardi Gras Magic"
"Bourbon Street Bash"

Mardi Gras Party Activities

Incorporate beads, masks, and coins into games or activities throughout the night. Beads can be awarded for winning games, answering trivia questions or just being at the right spot at the right time. The winner of the evening can be the guest who has amassed the most Mardi Gras items by the end of the night!

Hang a giant unadorned mask on one wall. Let the guests do the decorating throughout the night. Place feathers, pieces of purple, green, and gold paper, masks, beads etc. in bowls around the mask. Also, have glue, tape, or a lo-temp glue gun available for the guests to attach items. By the end of the night your decoration will be completed.
You can energize your crowd and have big fun by crowning a king and queen every hour the entire evening! The royal pair can be selected by popular vote, best or most original costume, by total dollars contributed to each candidate (later donated to charity) or by the luck of the draw. Crown your queen and king with traditional tiaras and crowns. Mardi Gras is one parade after another, each having a king and queen of its own. Why not have royalty at your party to complete the tradition?
Music, music, and more music. There can never be enough and it can never be too loud! Select CDs before the evening begins and include some jazz favourites, a Neville Brothers CD or two and, of course, Mambo Number 5. Encourage guests to dance like no one is watching!
Capture the entire Mardi Gras bash you are hosting on film. Take plenty of photos and provide guests with disposable cameras to catch the fun and excitement of the celebration. You might want to consider providing a photo backdrop for this opportunity.
Culminate all the fun and excitement from the entire evening with a balloon drop at the stroke of midnight, that is ideal for your Cajun-stuffed crowd!

Milestone Party

Milestone Party Slogans

Party Slogan:
After selecting a Milestone theme for your party, choose a slogan or theme to use in your invitations and to tie in decorations and personalized favours to your bash. Find the perfect slogan for your party by trying one of the following, or by thinking of one that fits your guest of honour’s personality:

“You’re not getting older…You’re getting better”
“Aged to Perfection!”
“40 Years Ago…A Star was Born!”
“Better than Ever”
“Nostalgia Night”
“Blast from the Past”
“Hats off to You…50 Great Years”
“Life Begins at 30”
“Everything’s Coming Up Roses at 50”

Milestone Party Activities

Here are a few suggestions for activities that are every bit as entertaining as that!

Definitely Roast the guest of honour.

Create a slide show such as “This is your life – way back when, before you were 40/50”, and play it during the party. You could also make a thin material screen and have guests hide behind it and disguise their voices. Have them tell funny stories and have the guest of honour guess who is behind the screen.
Play music from earlier generations with an announcement that “This should really take you back”. Play music from their era, the 50’s, 60’s or 70’s.
Hire a Fortune Teller!
Deliver a bag full of surprises for the guest of honour: Prune juice, bran, false teeth, Viagratm, Early Bird Special coupons, and veterans cards. Some people take razing well and will find a touch of poking fun at the age cute.
Compile a memory book for the birthday guest. Here’s how:
Offer each guest a card that says “You’ve reached an important Milestone, but I remember when…” Each guest fills a card out at the party then all the cards are collected and put into the memory book.
Have each guest’s picture taken at the party, either with or without the guest of honour, and put all the photos into the memory book.

Naughty or Nice Party

Here's a fun holiday party theme for adults: "NAUGHTY OR NICE", or it could become a birthday party theme "GOOD TO BE BAD!". When guests walk in, they get to choose to put on devil horns or an angel's halo. The fun begins... the naughty group sips a steamy red drink from martini glasses (use dry ice to create the steam) while the nice group sips a frothy white pina colada or champagne. The theme can carry through the food: hot & spicy gumbo or fluffy white mashed potatoes. Even dessert can be playful with a naughty or nice sundae bar (lot's of whipped cream for the angels, and red hots for the devils!) When everyone hits the dance floor, red glow necklaces are hot for the "naughties," fluffy white boas are perfect for the "nice" girls and white fiberoptic flashlights are great for those "good guys". Decorations can be alternating centerpiece of white or red roses, or, if flowers aren't your style, red floating candles in red liquid (use food dye) create a devilish glow, while white floating candles look absolutely heavenly with clear glass gems at the bottom!
 

Retro Party

Retro Party Invitations

Pet rocks, mood rings, VW Bugs, tube tops, wedgies (AKA platform shoes) . . . the 60's and 70's were funkadelic groovin' times! Whether you survived them the first time around, or are just trying to experience a little of the magic, look no further! With the return of all things retro, this theme is increasingly popular. And, with the help of Austin Powers™, it is without question the hottest theme for a party!

Slogans:

Feelin' Groovy
Shake Your Groove Thing
Disco Nights
Flower Power
Retro Flashback
Look Who's All Smiles Today
Since the original Retro era, the line between what belonged to the free lovin' hippies of the 60's has become blurred with the disco era of the later 70's. That's okay! Pick your favourites from either, and throw the best party ever. The tips that follow should provide something to appeal to everyone.

Invitations

Set the mood for your event with invitations that will give your guests a sneak preview of your groovy plans, and ensure that you'll have a funky full house!

Consider attaching a computer-generated or handwritten tag with all the details to a Smiley Face Balloon (hand-delivered) or a pair of hippie style sunglasses. Use your imagination!
If you are sending out traditional paper or imprinted invites, consider sprinkling some confetti inside.

Retro Party Activities

Here are some totally groovy games and activities that will work for many different age groups. Relax, get funky, and enjoy a few of these at your next Retro party!

Borrowing from the concept of the tried and true game of Pin the Tail on the Donkey, we suggest a fun game of "Pin the Smile on the Smiley Face." Use a big Inflatable Smiley, and cut smiles out of black paper. Blindfold each participate as his/her turn arrives, spin, point in the right direction, and watch your smiley get really happy! For older kids, try a game of "Pin the Peace Sign on the Hippie." Same concept…a little more grown up.
If you weren't around to do the Hustle, the Bump and the Bus Stop the first time around, find a friend or neighbour who was and recruit him or her. Teach these popular and simple steps to your party guests and enjoy the fun!
Divide the guests into two equal teams. Create two starting lines with masking tape, and secure two inflatable Smileys in place about 10-15 yards away. Line the teams up with the disco wardrobe at the starting line. At the signal to begin, the first player on each team quickly dresses up, runs the course, and then returns the wardrobe to the next player. The first team to complete the course wins. An Afro wig, love beads, fringe vest, and hippie glasses will lead to some "hustling" to the finish line.
Play volley ball or dodge ball with an inflatable Smiley!
Re-runs of the best shows from the 60's and 70's are plentiful. Set your VCR to tape a few episodes of the Brady Bunch, Partridge Family, Gilligan's Island, and I Dream of Jeannie. Adults will love the opportunity to re-visit some of their favourites. Make a game of it with the adults. Tape 15-25 episodes of one show, and then see who can remember the outcome the fastest. Fast forward as soon as someone guesses, and keep track of points. The prize . . . the tape of course!
A Flower Piñata can do double duty-he'll hang as a decoration until you are ready to use him. A universal favourite!

Planning The Ultimate Party

Party Planning

Have you agreed to host a party and now are feeling overwhelmed with the enormous task? Or maybe you would like to throw a party but you lack confidence in your party planning abilities. Don’t fret! By following a few simple steps, you can throw a successful bash in no time. Whether it is a formal affair or a “get down and party” type of event, we are here to help you with all of your planning needs.

Party Planning Questions

First of all, you should start by answering a few basic questions about your party. Your answers will help you get focused and point you in the right direction. You should think through these questions at least four to six weeks before your scheduled party date.

1. How formal do I want this party? Should it be a black-tie affair, a dressy event, or a casual gathering?
2. What type of theme do I want to centre the event around?
3. How many people do I plan to invite?
4. How much money do I want to spend?
5. Will I host this at home or another location?
6. Do I need to arrange any entertainment for the party?

Party Invitations

Once you have answered these party planning questions, the next step is to create a guest list and purchase the invitations. A good rule of thumb is to send invitations out three to four weeks ahead of time - even sooner during the holiday season. You can usually count on about 25% of your invitations coming back as regrets.

Party Supplies

For every party there are a few basic elements that you need no matter what your theme. All of these items will work whether you are throwing a birthday bash for a loved one, or an elegant dinner party for business. The quantity you will need, of course, depends on your budget and the number of guests you expect.

• Balloons
• Drinks
• Flowers – fresh is best!
• Food
• Appetizers
• Main Course
• Desserts
• Cake
• Invitations
• Mood Lighting
• Music – background or dancing
• Streamers
• An attitude of fun!


Party Planning Timetable

Stay organized and prepared with the planning timetable below! You can even print out the list and check off each item as you finish it.

3-4 Weeks Before The Party

• Set budget
• Send out invitations
• Decide and organise decorations

2-3 Weeks Before The Party

• Plan your menu

• Choose music
• Order any flowers
• Determine your event schedule for activities (games, mingling, food) - always have a few extra ideas in your bag

1 week Before The Party

• Finalise the headcount, but be flexible that it may change
• Check camera equipment and purchase film

2-3 Days Before The Party

• Confirm all arrangements
• Give helpers a specific task from your list
• Decide on what you will wear!

The Day Of The Party

• Give last-minute instructions to helpers
• Put your camera out so you are sure to capture the memories
• Get ready for the event – a bath, glass of wine, exercise – whatever gets you in the right mood
• Relax and enjoy the party!

Ice breakers for your Party

Icebreakers
People at parties may not know everyone and be reluctant to interact. Here are some icebreaker activities guaranteed to break through shyness.

Head to Head
Ask people to select partners and then form two circles – one partner in the outer circle and one in the inner circle. One person is selected to be “It” and he/she stands in the middle of the two circles.

When the music starts, the circles move in opposite directions. When it stops, the circles stop moving and the person in the middle calls out a command such as “Head to Head” The partners must then find each other and quickly put their foreheads together.

“It” wins this round when he/she can get his head together with a partner who hasn’t been found yet. This way, a new “It” is found, the music will begin and a next command will be issued.

The fun is in the many possible commands. Here are some other commands to try:

Nose to nose
Eye to eye
Cheek to cheek
Foot to foot
Head to toe
Hand in hand
Hand to ear
Back to front
Hand to know
Heel to Shoulder…


What’s my name?
To prepare for this game, write the names of well-known people, living or dead on slips of paper.

As the party animals arrive, pin the slips of paper on the persons back without showing them the name. This way they can see the names pinned to everyone else’s back, but not their own.

The object of the game is to figure out what their identity is by asking an array of questions, except “What’s my name?” Answers can only be given in the form of “Yes” and “No.” For example, a player could ask, “Am I a general?” “Am I a man?” “Do I appear on TV?”

Players must move from one person to the next. The first one to guess their identity correctly wins.

This game is noisy and funny, because everyone is busy trying to be the first one to find out who he or she is. Players must always answer questions put to them by others.


Fortune Balloon

Compile slips of paper with a fortune written on it. Push a fortune into each balloon and blow it up. The fortunes may be funny, serious or silly – anything you think will add to the fun of the party. Here are a few suggestions:

You will marry a robot and have 14 children.
You will be a prisoner in the zoo.
You will get a pleasant surprise before the day is out.
If you don't stop eating so much cake, you'll get fat.
Watch out for clones.

You get the idea. When everyone has arrived, throw the balloons up in the air and let the players catch them. After they have each captured a balloon, tell them to burst the balloon if they want to find out their fortunes. The party begins with a BANG.


Did you know?

This game requires a bit of preparation and research in advance but will help friends and potential friends to get to know each other a lot better.

Call people before the party, and find out odd facts about them. The weirder the facts and the more far-out the trivia are, the better the game.

Once you have collected a number of interesting tid-bits put them into a question answer format, and the game can begin. Gather your people around and start asking away!

Before you know it people will be rolling on the floor with laughter when they realize all the crazy talents their friends possesses.


First Impressions

Sometimes it is fun to get to know people by writing down your first impressions of people.

When guests arrive, have someone tape a piece of card onto their back and give them a pen or pencil. Then, as the mingling starts, ask people to write their first (positive!) impressions of that person on the card on their back. Ask them to write witty nice comments, such as: Million dollar legs, bright eyes, soothing smile etc. Make them funny and sincere!

After everyone has had a chance to talk to players, have people take the cards off their back and read them out-loud.

“This is my life in…”
This is a great way to get to know people.


Line Up Count Down!

Divide the group into two teams. The team that completes your instructions first wins. Give the teams 30 or 60 seconds (depending on the number of participants) to arrange themselves in a line alphabetically by the first names of team members.
Blow a whistle when time is up and have the teams freeze in place. Then have them sound off their names. Which team wins? The one with the largest number of alphabetically correct participants.

Or have participants line up by the date of their births—from 1 to 31.


Pass the Apple

Want to make even the most reserved person physically interact with others?

Divide into teams of six to 10 players each. Have the first person on each team place an apple under his or her chin. The object is to pass the apple from one person to the next without dropping it or touching it with hands or arms.

The first team to complete the apple exchange among all its members wins.


Rumors

This old favorite never fails to entertain. Divide into teams of 10 or more people. Give the first person two sentences of information and have that person whisper it in the next person's ear. The object is to pass the information from person to person.

When both teams finish, ask the last person on each team to tell aloud what the information was. Then read the original two sentences to demonstrate how stories change as they pass from person to person. The team that comes closest to reciting the original two sentences correctly wins.

The two sentences could be a fictitious news item or rumour about someone. Examples:

"NASA announced plans to eventually send
astronauts to Mars. Getting there will take
five weeks of space travel—each way!"

"Mary just moved here from Louisiana.
She's looking for a farm where she can
keep Scout, her five-year-old horse."


Tangled Up in Knots

Have participants form groups of eight people. Do not let them stand in a circle. Each person should hold the hands of two different people—forming a tangle of arms. The object is to get untangled and form a circle without releasing hands. The first team to do so wins.

Then mix up the teams and try it again. You'll be surprised how much faster people succeed as they learn to apply teamwork.


Get them Dancing

How do you get people dancing? These tactics can get them on the floor:

Divide into two groups—everyone born in the first six months of the year and everyone born in the second six months. Tell everyone in the first group (men and women) to find a dance partner in the second group.

When half the crowd is dancing, have the disk jockey stop the music and tell all dancers to dance with someone who isn't already dancing. This will get the entire group on the floor.

Naughty or Nice Party

Here's a fun holiday party theme for adults: "NAUGHTY OR NICE", or it could become a birthday party theme "GOOD TO BE BAD!". When guests walk in, they get to choose to put on devil horns or an angel's halo. The fun begins... the naughty group sips a steamy red drink from martini glasses (use dry ice to create the steam) while the nice group sips a frothy white pina colada or champagne. The theme can carry through the food: hot & spicy gumbo or fluffy white mashed potatoes. Even dessert can be playful with a naughty or nice sundae bar (lot's of whipped cream for the angels, and red hots for the devils!) When everyone hits the dance floor, red glow necklaces are hot for the "naughties," fluffy white boas are perfect for the "nice" girls and white fiberoptic flashlights are great for those "good guys". Decorations can be alternating centerpiece of white or red roses, or, if flowers aren't your style, red floating candles in red liquid (use food dye) create a devilish glow, while white floating candles look absolutely heavenly with clear glass gems at the bottom!