When planning your event – whether it be a wedding or birthday or picnic, I always think it’s fun to throw in a bit of a change-up. Have a theme. Over the years, I’ve learned that costumes are not just for Halloween. They can definitely change the mood. There are the obvious themes based around holidays (Halloween, Mardi Gras, St. Patty’s Day, Cinco de Mayo—Christmas in July is great!). The following are some ideas to roll around in your head.
Black and White Theme—ask your guests to dress ONLY in black and white (combined, or all black or all white). There always will be a few guests who have to sneak in their individuality by adding an accent of color here and there. Doesn’t matter. It’s a great effect – and besides, black is slimming.
Costume Theme—I love deejaying weddings that have a costume theme. Watching the mother of the groom dressed as the Wicked Witch of the West? Priceless.
Hawaiian Shirt Theme—tell your guests they must come in Hawaiian shirts. (There are some nasty looking ones out there, but that’s the fun of it. You could even have a prize for ugliest shirt!) This is great during the middle of winter to take everyone’s minds off the cold and ice. There are some great tiki torches that are solar powered. Charge them up during the day and then light up the event area at night. The music selection is endless – Hawaiian, Reggae, BUFFETT!
Casablanca Theme—we recently deejayed a wedding like this. The bride went all out in trying to decorate the banquet room so that looked like Rick’s (tall bushy plants, candle light, balloons—and yes they danced to “As Time Goes By” by Dooley Wilson).
Rat Pack Night—bring back the days of Frank, Dean and Sammy. Bobby Darin (my fav). Picture Las Vegas circa 1963ish. Men were dapper and the ladies were stylish.
There’s so much that can be done. Just because you’re an adult doesn’t mean you can’t go out and play now and then, right?
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