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St. Patrick's Day Parties
St. Patrick’s Day parties are lots of fun and in some ways these parties are easier to organise than other parties. People expect to see green, shamrocks, pots of gold, leprechauns and the like.
Once there are lots of shamrocks, green, leprechauns and a pot o’ gold in the St. Patrick’s Day party decorations, party games and party food, it is hard to go wrong. The children love the theme of St. Patrick’s Day, so along with some fun games and themed food and drinks, the party should be a great success.
Children’s Game Ideas for St. Patrick’s Day
If you are planning to host a St. Patricks Day party for a group of young children here are a few fun games that are sure to be a hit, mostly involving the Irish fairy type: the leprechaun. What are leprechauns?
Leprechauns are legendary for being solitary creatures, who spend most of their time making shoes, and they store their coins in a pot of gold, which is kept at the end of the rainbow. If one were to be captured by a human being, then the leprechaun has the magical power to grant three wishes to the human, so that they will be released.
Find The Leprechaun
Someone dresses up as a leprechaun and the game goes according to hide ‘n seek. The first child who finds the leprechaun can ask for his or her three wishes to be granted. (Of course with it not being a real leprechaun it is hard to feel assured that the wishes will come true!)
Pot of Gold Coin Toss
This tossing game is plenty of fun. Simply set up different size black pots and have the children take turns tossing gold coins into the pot. Every time the coins end up in a pot, the child earns points. Point value should depend on the size and distance of the pot.
Pin the Hat on the Leprechaun
This game is just like Pin the Tail on the Donkey. Put up a big picture of a leprechaun on the wall and then blindfold each child as he or she tries to pin a cardboard cut-out of a hat onto the leprechaun’s head. You can use double-stick tape on the back of the hats so that they are easy to remove once the game is over.
Lucky Leprechaun Says
Someone plays the part of the leprechaun, and the game is the exact same as Simon says..So for example, the Lucky Leprechaun can say: Lucky Leprechaun says to jump in the air while patting your head! The others have to follow these and various other instructions.
Hot Blarney Stone
Children of all ages will enjoy playing this game, which is the St. Patrick’s Day version of the classic hot potato game. Find a light, smooth stone and paint it green or purchase a small green coloured ball for the children to pass around.
St. Patrick’s Day Party For Kids – What About Some Party Food?
The food for St. Patrick’s Day for a kids party is actually pretty simple. Sandwiches and cakes cut in the shape of shamrocks with a cake cutter and lots of soda with green food dye. Make cakes that you can put some more green, as well as orange and white food dye into the icing.
St. Patrick’s Day Party Decorations
When decorating for the party, remember to think green! Look for green decorations such as balloons, streamers and plastic tablecloths. You can also purchase fun cardboard cut-outs that say “Happy St. Patrick’s Day.” For an Irish flag theme, you can choose to display a few orange, green and white decorations.
Some of the best loved ideas are Pot O’ Gold table decorations and St. Patricks Day party supplies as children love the story behind them and they look lovely also. As well as these there are wonderful balloons on the same theme, or balloons that are full of shamrocks work very well also.
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Hollywood Parties
Because they are enormous events in their own right, sometimes over-the-top party themes are called for special occasions and birthdays. One of the most successful adult party themes is the Hollywood party theme, which when done well can turn into a wonderful night and a party that will be remembered by your friends and family for a long time.
If you’ve never been to one before, it is not too difficult to organise, once you put some effort into getting themed Hollywood adult party supplies, adult party boxes and some suitable party accessories.
For guests who enjoy a great party and especially if they are a fan of the glitzy lifestyle, or role playing a larger than life personality, the Hollywood party works out to be an excellent choice. If you think about parties that you have either hosted or attended, the recipe of making it work when there is no theme, is actually more difficult than when a well thought out party theme is used.
Planning A Great Hollywood Party
Further below, there is a simple
party checklist which you can work through in a logical order, ticking off the tasks as they have been carried out.
The first step to be taken is to get out those invitations to the intended guests announcing the big day. Giving a decent amount of notice to your invitees will give the party a better chance of success. Why not consider buying some thank you cards at the same time, as that will be your party stationery done and dusted, as they say??
With the theme being a Hollywood party, those invitations should be loud and bold ones to be sure. A great idea is to fashion them in the format seen at award shows made by those presenting the awards. One of my favourites is the award night invitations and seals ; they make a great start to that Hollywood feeling.
Hollywood Party Decorations
The next step is to put some thought into getting a hold of the most amazing decorations one can find that will have people continuing to talk about what they have seen for a long time to come. The driveway or walkway entrance can be made to resemble the Hollywood Walk Of Fame complete with a red carpet. That walkway can be lined with velvet ropes and passes can even be issued to the invited guests allowing them to tread on it. Large banners emulating theatre marquees can be prominently displayed.
A great Hollywood sign that welcomes guests to an exciting evening of great fun can be presented if the budget allows for it. Life style statuettes can be placed where guests can pose and take great photos with. The home can also be transformed into a Hollywood party that is so exclusive by the use of VIP stage covers.
Hollywood Party Extras And Food
Keep in mind that only the very best beverages and foods are served at the best Hollywood parties. Whether you decide to hire a caterer to get the job done or do it yourself, make certain to have all the necessary items available so that the guests can easily enjoy and take advantage of the offerings. It should also be remembered to make certain to decorate every table with special centre-pieces.
The final thing to keep in mind is to remember to provide a bag full of special treats-party favours for all guests to take home with them.
Party Planning 16 Point Checklist
- Consider your guests carefully with any other family members, housemates, partner: define this guest list together, and make the list in readiness for when you have bought the invitations.
- Consider the venue for the party – will you have it in your home or in a hired location? Home can be more work for you but you will have more intimacy and control, whereas a hired location is less work, but more money.
- Decide on the theme, or mood/purpose of the party.
- Buy invitations that reflect the theme or the mood you wish the party to project
- Buy thank you cards at the same time for your guests
- Consider also buying party favours at this time
- Now that you have the ball rolling, decide on the colour scheme and make notes as you assess your venue – for decorations, tables and general venue ideas.
- If you haven’t already discussed budget, then do so, and try to stick to it – ideally you should portion it for the various elements also, this will make it easier to define and stick to.
- According to the venue and the budget buy as many party decorations as you can as setting the ambience is very important – if budget doesn’t stretch too far, then cleverly choose ones that will make a big impact (like VIP entrance and red carpet for the Hollywood theme) and then be creative and make other decorations.
- Buy adult party boxes or adult party bags in accordance with your theme, as they add to the fun and spirit of the party.
- If there is any fancy dress involved, buy yours as early on as possible, as you have plenty to do and ensure that the invitees are fully aware also.
- Food and drink – will be very specific to each party, but should be well organised and thought out in advance.
- Music – get a selection of music ready which fits the theme or mood, so that you can feel relaxed on the night.
- Entertainment – if the budget stretches there are many different party entertainers available, choose one that you have heard good things about ideally and someone who fits the theme if possible also.
- If you are having the party at home, do a small list of what needs to be removed, reorganised, and organise children and animals out of the way of an adult party.
- To keep the budget as effective as possible buy your party supplies online with a reputable party supplies online shop.
10 Party Planning Don't Dos
Timing or planning; it is hard to say which is more important, isn’t it? Generally when throwing what you hope will be great party for adults, it’s unlikely you will want to schedule it for a Monday night of a working week. That is assuming most of your friends are 9 to 5 workers. Timing is everything from that point of view.
Planning however, is definitely what will result in your party being talked about…for the right reasons, as opposed to the wrong reasons. There’s a whole lot more to planning a fantastic adult party then ordering in some adult party bags! Yet even when you think that you have the timing and the planning right, there are still 10 things that that you really don’t want to do!
The Great Adult Party-10 Things You Don’t Want To Do
1. Now that you’ve decided to host the party of the year in your home, you really don’t want to overdo it by getting some decoration or remodelling done in time for the party.
2. You and I may be animal lovers, but not everyone else is. Don’t decide to leave Fluffy and Fido wandering around, nibbling the guests’ food. A successful adult party is a bit like a smooth film set, it will run much better without children or animals. (That is unless of course you have other children invited).
3. If children are invited, make sure you arrange a designated play area which is suitable for them to enjoy themselves. Don’t let them run all over the place.
4. Even if your house is beautiful, don’t be a house bore with your guests. Let them enjoy the party and they will no doubt enjoy your house.
5. Don’t lose the plot if someone spills drink or food on your lovely furniture, or carpet. Be calm and gracious, and clean it up without any fuss.
6. For the food, don’t be too ambitious and try to create too many elaborate dishes. Instead ensure you cater for meat eaters and vegetarians, and make dishes you know you make well each time.
7. Don’t spend all the party serving the guests, plan beforehand to have some help so that you can be the host or hostess with the “mostess”.
8. There is some truth in some of the old sayings. Don’t let the conversation wander into the classic controversial subjects such as politics or religion. It may be interesting, but it can touch a nerve with some people.
9. Don’t feel you are doing people a favour by making forced introductions. Introductions are fine, but let them happen naturally, most adults know that this is part of enjoying a party.
10. Don’t take a phone call during the party, not unless it is a life or death situation. Your mother’s tale of her annoying neighbours will wait until tomorrow.
Now that you know about these 10 things that you don’t want to do, then the next step is to decide on a fun theme for the party. A small amount of money spent on adult party themes with suitable adult party bags will contribute hugely to the success of your party!
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