Monday, September 13, 2010

Roaring Twenties Party

Slip on a fancy fedora and grab your favorite flapper gal because it's time for a Roaring Twenties Party. It makes a fantastic theme for a birthday party, reunion, work party, anniversary, Halloween party, or even if you just want an excuse to dress in some glad rags (clothes) and guzzle some giggle water (alcohol). And you can host your very own 20's Theme Party with Gangster Party decorations and supplies from PartyCheap.com. We carry everything from backdrops to costumes. And there are so many decorative options you can consider for a 20's themed party. You could plan a Speakeasy Party and decorate your party space to look like an illicit bar that sells bootleg liquor. Another favorite Roaring 20's party idea is a black and white theme. This is when you decorate in black and white, and your party guests are told to come to the party only wearing black and white. Sometimes a splash of red is thrown into the black and white just to add a hint of color. There is also the option to do a Jazz theme with an emphasis on music note decorations. And don't forget that the twenties were also known for gambling. So, you can always plan a 20's casino party.

If you're thinking of recreating a Speakeasy for your Roaring 20's party, you can start off by creating an entrance to your party. Hang up the Brick Wall Backdrop and add some Jointed Lampposts to create a realistic street scene. We even carry Gangster Street Signs with names like Machine Gun Alley and Bathtub Gin Joint. Place a Speakeasy Sign above the entrance to your party and add a Speakeasy Peel N Place to your door to make it look like a real Speakeasy peephole. And don't forget to throw up some of the included bullet holes to give it a more dangerous appearance. Decorating the interior of your Speakeasy is also very easy. Just set up some chairs and tables covered with simple white table cloths. You can even create a bar using your kitchen island or make your own with a few sheets of plywood. Give your designated bartender a Red Gay 90's Vest and two of the Black and Red Gay 90's Arm Bands. This party theme is great for the kind of party where you just want to hang out and socialize.

Now, if you prefer a more swingin' 20's party, you might want to host something with a little more jazz. This is another party with a simple decorating scheme. Just hang up jazzy music decorations, like the Foil Musical Note Cutouts and Jazz Trio Silhouettes. You might also want to add a little sparkle joint with some of our metallic decorations. Make a grand entrance for your guests to walk through with the Gold with Black Stars Gleam N Curtain and decorate your tables with some black or gold metallic table skirting. Make sure you create an area for your guests to dance. We recommend using some dangling decorations, like the inexpensive Black and Gold Firework Chandelier and the gold or black Twirly Whirly decorations. You can hand out Gold Musical Instrument Beads to your guests as a fun party favor or give each guest a cheap Fedora or a Flapper Headband.

If you want a 20's party with an activity built into the theme, try planning a Roaring 20's Casino Party. It always seems like gangsters and gambling go hand in hand, so this style party is perfect for a Gangster Party. Keep the standard Art Deco style of black and white going with this party theme, too. But now you can also decorate using all the great casino products found in our Casino Party category. You'll find our Casino Backdrop which can help you instantly transform your party into a realistic-looking casino. Just add the tables and dealers to make a fun activity for all your guests to play. You can even decorate the tables with Money Bags overflowing with Money Buttermint Creams. Just make sure you have everyone dress in a flapper or gangster costume to keep with the 20's flavor of your party.

We have even seen Roaring 20's New Year's Eve Parties and we carry Black and White Chicago New Year Assortments for just such an occasion. So as you can see, no matter the event, it's always fun to plan and host a Gangster Theme Party. And with a little help from PartyCheap.com it can be easy and inexpensive, too.

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