Themes in the bar for the holiday. Effective events in restaurants, bars, cafes

STYLES AND EXAMPLES OF PARTIES

1. Action (style of action, dynamics, adventure)

Drive, superpowers, adrenaline overflowing. Fights, chases, passion and love in their most stormy, frantic manifestation. Shootouts, the line between life and death, walking on the edge of an abyss, steel of voice, decisions and muscles - all this is an action style for your party!

Do you adore Hollywood movies with just such a picture on the screen? Try to recreate something similar at home! Here are a few very popular themes that you can easily use as the basis for your holiday scenario.

Cowboys of the Wild West

Strong, tanned, powerful men, sipping whiskey and eating entrecote. Texas shepherds who know no fear and conquer the hearts of blond, gentle women with just one glance. Everything is available to them, they would have a desire to conquer! The theme fits well with games in the style of rodeo, horse racing, marksmanship, quizzes on knowledge of America and its traditions, etc. The variety of possible costumes is surprising - from a simple cowboy hat and neckerchief, to a full outfit, including wide leather pants, a holster and boots with spurs.

Who can organize such a holiday for? For a girl who dreams of a real man as a birthday present, for a brave guy, a friend and a friend who does not tolerate gender differences.

His smile, just like his strong character, cannot be forgotten by any woman! His ability to shoot and come out unharmed from any scrape admires many men. Women dream of being in his bed, men want to imitate him. Enemies sleep and see him in the kingdom of the dead. James Bond. Agent 007. The love of an entire cinematic era and, of course, the cornerstone of action parties. What's so great about this party theme?

Stylish suits, gallant men vying for the title of “Best Bond of the Era” at the end of the evening, shootouts and hostage-taking stunts. Staged theatrical games, speed transformations and competitions in the art of seduction. And also - good champagne, “secret” food and surprises in the most unexpected places. Of course, with the signature: “Your James Bond”!

Superheroes

Yes Yes! A generation has already grown up in love with the first filmed Superman, Spider-Man, Catwoman and Batman! He has grown up, but he really wants to return to the times of carefree comics that were read in one sitting. In times of good films confirming the triumph of good and justice over evil. In times of such paranormal love between ordinary girls and unearthly heroes who can rotate the planet with one hand!

A superhero party, organized at home, includes: hand-drawn decorations in the form of multi-story buildings, unusual competitions in throwing lightning and getting the moon from the sky, space drinks and arm wrestling between tough guys claiming to be the main superhero of this world and time!

Military

For everyone who is not indifferent to war! The war of the yard, the war of the clans, the war on the computer screen and the war in the movies. A military-style party is full of adrenaline, the excitement of battle and victory, adventure and the strictest discipline in half with strict adherence to ranks and hierarchy. There is everything here: from drills on the parade ground, games to complete an obstacle course, freeing hostages, to a real battle and “Darkie” in the garden. And also black bread with water, the most delicious field porridge in the world and one hundred grams of front-line food.

pirate Party

At one time, many were in a hurry to conquer the seas and rob peaceful seafarers. But only the legendary robbers of the Caribbean gained true pirate fame! There are countless of them. Their names became legends and became overgrown with terrible fables, making even the bravest shudder. There are countless stories, novels, and film adaptations about them. Exactly the same as the number of people who want to imitate them in their souls - enormous!

If you also miss the free spirit of the seas, the adrenaline of sea hand-to-hand battles and shootouts from real ship cannons, treasure hunting and stolen kisses of sultry beauties - the Pirates of the Caribbean theme is just for your party! We have chosen truly amazing decor, costumes, performances and competitions for this holiday of sea willfulness! Come in! We share for free! "Pirate themed party"!

2. Festival

A festival (in its dictionary meaning) is a mass celebration (most often in the open air) in which everyone can take part. This means that it is impossible to find a more suitable style for a grandiose, large-scale corporate event! After all, the festival at its core is a colorful show, rich in costumes, music, fireworks, light and smiles. There are also plenty of examples of specific themes for a festival-style party. After all, about two dozen new festivals are held annually on the planet, which you can (and should!) imitate at home!

Mexican fiesta

Have you decided to celebrate the New Year of your life with a radical transformation? But, unfortunately, you still don’t know where to start? How do you like the idea of ​​learning to dance flamenco, cooking several dishes from fat tropical caterpillars, wearing a sombrero as a headdress and sandals as shoes? Can you confirm all these uncompromising self-experiments by breaking a clay vessel for luck? Like? Of course, it’s better to do all this not alone, but in the company of like-minded people who want to change with you! And - during a hot Mexican party, saturated with passionate music, the love of sultry machos and the hottest chili pepper in the world! Hurry up, it's time to start the festival!

Do you love good German beer and love grilled, flavorful Bavarian sausages? But besides this, do you also like to drink beer in the friendly company of your best friends? Then - there will be no better party theme for you than to organize a beer festival in the style of the real, famous German one!

Oscar (film festival)

3. Retro

What is retro style? This is all that breathes of antiquity on us, resonates with nostalgia in our souls and results in an invented story with a time machine. Would you like to go back to the times of the destroyed USSR and try real Red Moscow candies? Or maybe you would rather visit the prehistoric world of dinosaurs? Or - to be captured by cavemen who are already in a hurry to eat you for lunch? Or - dance at Marie Antoinette's ball? Or - will he fight in the armor of a medieval knight at a tournament for the right to kiss a beautiful lady? All this is retro style. All these are themes for chic parties. Retro style can also include all costumed reincarnations of people of the last century - 20,30,50...90.

A couple of more specific examples.

80's style party

Acid, bright colors, the desire to be different from others, outrageousness and a sea of ​​underground alcohol - all this is the favorite of the 80s! And also - good disco from a cassette player on your shoulder, unbridled love, sex and soft drugs. Many of today's respectable adults are over 80 and, for sure, they will want to turn back time and be there as a birthday present!

4. Vintage

The currently popular vintage can be called a separate retro style direction. Its important distinguishing feature from classic retro is that it involves the use of only authentic items with a clearly defined fashion statement, style, and ornament of the chosen era. As a rule, they are a collectible, a definite investment and indicate a high level of chic. So not everyone and not always can afford to implement this trend in its pure form into a holiday.

What specific theme can be called the stylish word “vintage”? For example, a party in the style of disco, in the style of the Sicilian mafia or in the style of jazz, beloved by many generations.

Gangsters

The powers that be have always attracted attention. Especially if the life of the powerful almost always smells of blood, gunpowder, drugs and huge money. Especially if their life smells of violent passion, undisguised eroticism, cancan, glitter of jewelry, cigar smoke. The powerful of this world in the 20-30s of the last century were not kings and presidents. The tough gangsters were strong, hugging the girl’s waist and the barrel of the rifle with equal ferocity. It was a long time ago in Chicago...

Well, today it could be the hit of your entire personal holiday season if you decide to recreate that era at home! For tips on throwing a gangster party at home, and authentic items to stock up for the holiday, check out Gangster Party.

Britain's Fab Four have kept rock 'n' roll fans in a state of admiration, tension and worship for over 50 years. And this state of mind is not stopped even by the fact that the musical group as such no longer exists since 1970! Gorgeous music, unique style and life philosophy of the Beatles (with the peculiarities of their behavior, gastronomic preferences, etc.) should certainly become a good foundation for the holiday! Well, the owners of unique things that have ever come into contact with the lives of the band members should be the center of attention this evening!

Hipsters

Who doesn't remember those plaid tight pants, yellow tie and chic, shiny and bright dresses? They - staffers (as they called themselves), dudes (as everyone around them called them in a whisper) were not afraid to once bring a little color, slang and shocking joy into the measured life of the prim country of the Soviets. The romance of the late 1940s - early 1960s still keeps many people awake! And the dancing (jitter bug, boogie-woogie, Lindy-hop, slow-fox) and jazz of that turbulent era can turn the simplest and most uncomplicated holiday into a real festival! However, for the sake of courage, you can stage a performance in which a party of dudes is “covered” by Soviet combatants... And this is a completely new turn of events!

5. Glamor

Glamor is a generalized concept of luxury, beauty, chic, external shine. Especially - pretentious female beauty, sophistication, romance and respect for money. After all, in principle, only a well-groomed woman dressed in expensive, branded items can look glamorous. As for glamor as a party style, it presupposes a somewhat shocking manner of conducting the holiday, brilliance and a mandatory dress code for all guests.

But, in principle, under the tag “glamour” you can combine several diverse types of parties: Hollywood (as a social get-together, where everyone comes to show off a new outfit and a well-groomed, white-toothed smile “Party in Hollywood style”), spa party (as a purely female a magical beauty laboratory that will ensure the appearance of a lady on the glamorous red carpet in the near future), a foam party (as a challenge to the golden, “glamorous” youth of social rules).

The popular Hollywood film about the touching, incredibly naive and beautiful, romantic and mysterious girl Holly Golightly (starring Audrey Hepburn) won Russian hearts so much that one of the domestic billionaires even bought the film script! Although, according to experts, it was not the main character herself who brought the film crazy popularity, but the style that she brought with her to the masses. The combination of blue, black and white became a hit in the 60s. This range is still at the peak of popularity! Girls in a black cocktail dress, with a blue manicure and a matching hat, with a cigarette holder in an elegant handle decorated with diamonds, are considered glamor queens! And how they know how to hold a glass of champagne with these hands! How beautiful they are to eat cakes with airy orange cream!

You can look at all this, and even become “queens of grace” yourself, once organizing a party in the genre of the cinematic “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”.

Don't rush to leave our resource! This is not all that we wanted to tell you about the styles and classifications of parties! There is a lot more interesting things waiting for you in the second part!

Party Guide. Part 1

Yes, nothing will surprise Moscow these days. Geishas, ​​gays and DJs - all this is so hackneyed and, at the same time, no one needs it. How to do party parties? This will be discussed in our article.

Five years ago, you could declare a party “for progressive youth” and point out that for the first time in the club, fashionable DJ Vasya Pomidoroff would perform his superset on VINYL (!!!), and there would be nowhere for an apple to fall on your dance floor. What now? We got drunk!!! Even guest DJs from London or New York don't attract enough people. Not to mention our homegrown masters of needles and slipmats. Only a few have their own crowd of loyal fans, and even then, friends do not go to all clubs to pick up their favorite.

And if creativity still flows out of you and you are ready to take responsibility for holding the event - go ahead!!!

First you need to come up with a name for the party.

“Whatever you call the party, that’s how it will float.” But don’t bother too much and come up with something like: “House, Schmouse, Mickey Mouse and other little animals.”

The name should tell people what will happen and whether they should go to the party or not. For example, if you call a party “Labotomy” or “Anasthesia”, expect girls in fluorescent T-shirts and grinders with a ten-centimeter platform, which went out of fashion back in 1997. The name “Wet Fantasies” will attract a crowd of young boys from theme clubs. And “Whisky. Jazzy House rhythms - lazy models and cocaine dealers.

During my practice I also came across pearls. In the city of Samara, at the entrance to the club, which is the “Vasilek” cafe, there was an inscription on a 5x5 meter board: “DISCO. JUST JUST DANCE!!!”

In Moscow, at the Vodny Stadium, there was a club that offered a whole series of parties: “September 1 - Opening of the hunting season” and “September 8 - Hunting season is open.”

And who did the organizers want to see at the party “Barmalei feat Dr. Aibolit” is not clear at all.

Having come up with a name, we move on to the next point - the event program.

As one of my friends said: “I saw everything!!! Tarzans and Candymen - they hesitated!!! It's the same everywhere. Now, if a girl was fucked by a dog on stage, I would probably come.” Well, no one has stooped to this yet, but I’ll tell you: there is something to surprise. For example, in the London club “Minystry of Sound” the girl DJ Rebbeka (part-time fashion model) plays. At the most crucial moment of her set, she bares her tits, thereby creating a sensation on the dance floor. Unfortunately, we have few female DJs (especially those with model appearance), and few of them will agree to show “all the wonders of the world” at the console. But you can also use a trick. Invite a stripper, announcing her as DJ Mari or Juanna (you can do it together), adding that she is from Amsterdam or Berlin (where there are more DJs than ordinary people), put her behind the turntables, turn on a two-hour mix (of any format) and wait for the public's reaction.

DJ Boy George attracts a huge number of people to his sets not because he is a DJ, but because he is Boy George. But why invite him again when we have enough “Boys” of our own? Imagine what will happen if you announce that DJ Nikolai Baskov or DJ Philip Kirkorov will play at your party. (As for DJing itself, you can treat them like a stripper). The only problem is whether you have enough money for such a promotion.

You can attract the public with themed parties. For example, in the Military style. Dress everyone up in military uniform, hire models, dress them up as nurses and force them to hand out ascorbic acid, activated charcoal and condoms to the guests. And the most important thing: hang a volunteer in a parachutist costume from the ceiling on ropes, give him a strobe light in his hands and swing him back and forth. A similar topic is good on the eve of February 23 or May 9.

Or interest guests in a special “Dress Code”. I still wonder why no one organized “Nudist Parties”. This is elementary: call a nudist society and invite them to the club with the aim of “popularizing the movement” or pour alcohol for free for every guest in a negligee. (The only downside: the DJ must also work in Adam's costume so as not to look like a joke). Success depends on your imagination. And if she’s missing, then try to find a dog (we’ll help you find a girl).

So, the program has been thought out. It's time to make flyers, posters, invitation cards.

The key here is the design and the information you present.

As for the design, everything is simple. It should look expensive. No bright colors, no stars or hearts. Just put a picture from some magazine, I recommend Penthouse or Hustler (just don’t download a naked Britney Spears from the Internet), or at least scan your photo. It’s cool when the flyer has a non-standard shape, for example, round or folding, like a greeting card. And if it is also in an envelope, and with a wax seal, then the number of people who come through it will be much greater.

In large print, write the name of the party and the date. Under no circumstances write abstract phrases like: “Fashionable DJs from Moscow radio stations are playing” (what radio are trendy DJs playing on???) or “MTV format disco” (what’s that? Decl mixed with Limb Bizkit and Modjo for a snack?) Tell the truth, whatever it may be: if DJ Filin is playing, then write DJ Filin (well, what can you do if I’m not as famous in wide circles as Vasya Pomidoroff). Try to avoid wording: “Killer competitions and super prizes” (don’t forget that you are hosting a party in a club, and not at a tourist center or in a nursing home, and you are a DJ, not a mass entertainer) And most importantly, never write: “Come That’s it, we are waiting for you, we are glad to see you, you will not regret it!!!” The club business is “cinema is not for everyone.” I assure you that the phrases: “closed, private party”, “Face Control, Dress Code” and “After 23:00 entry is strictly limited” will be much more useful.

The most important thing is to remember to include the location of the party (club name, address, phone number and map, if needed).

And when all the printing is brought to you, try to distribute it wisely and not throw it in the nearest trash bin. The most difficult phase of holding a party is promotion. It needs to be done in stages.

First move - long before the party, go to all your favorite places (clubs, coffee shops, etc.) and spread rumors about the upcoming event. Create a stir in the party (you can lie a little, for example, by saying that the budget of the party is $15,000, and that “all of Moscow is talking about it, but you don’t know it yet”). It’s great if it’s not you alone, but a group of promoters.

Step two - open your notebook and call all your friends and acquaintances (the faithful public will not let you down).

Step three - distribute invitations from hand to hand, with the explanation: “I can’t give three, only two - these are the last.”

There are fourth, fifth and sixth moves, but they depend on your capabilities and imagination. In principle, the above actions can be limited.

Now all that remains is to create the atmosphere in the club and decorate.

To do this, you can use simple means: candles, fabrics, fragrances, etc. But just don’t ask grandmothers in church for incense on Halloween (as one of my friends did) - they can be anathematized.

The main thing is that everything in the club should be BEAUTIFUL!!! And, first of all, there are many beautiful girls. How to drag them in - figure out for yourself, I’m not going to help you with this (trade secret).

Finally, everything is ready. You stand at the entrance and wait for people. And while he's gone, don't be upset. Don't cry to the face controller's vest. Better yet, take and re-read this article. Maybe you missed something???

Party Guide. Part 2

Having attended a successful party at the club, which left a lot of positive emotions, many probably wondered: what do you need to know and how do you need to do so that the event at the club stands out from the flow of weekly parties and remains in the memory of the people who came to it for a long time? In many big cities, as in Moscow and St. Petersburg, the club business already has a fairly strong position in terms of both wise investment of money and making a profit, and expression of the creative potential of people working in the club sector. Therefore, literally every season, dozens of independent promoters, promotion groups and companies appear in many cities, whose main job is to organize events aimed at nightclubs. But, unfortunately, not all of them can boast that each of their events was successful in all respects. Why? The answer to this question contains many nuances, on which the quality of the party depends on all components and, accordingly, people’s opinion about it later. I will give the basic rules that are mandatory for organizing a party in a club in order to bring the result as close as possible to the goal. We will also find out the opinions of several promoters, whose activities have been taking place in club life for more than one year.

1. Concept.

In order for the party not to be a clone of other events and to stand out, making those who see the flyer, read or hear the announcement want to come to you, it must have its own, unique concept, in other words, an idea. Ideas can be different, just as a concept can be presented, based on different considerations and possibilities, in different ways. In recent years, our promoters, in the literal sense of the word, have been competing in the most extraordinary presentation of the concepts of their events, sometimes resorting to unimaginable methods and tricks to implement ideas and, the imagination of those who strain it with all their might, in most cases lives up to expectations. It is necessary to remember that normal people go to clubs to relax, therefore, when thinking through the concept of the event, you need to take into account the maximum possible components that will give those who come a charge of good mood, a feeling of celebration and a desire to hang out at your party until the morning and next time too.

Having found a successful idea, try to be attentive to developing a concept for its implementation (few people are interested in events where DJs play and dancers work on stage, and that’s all). People who come to the club to relax will appreciate something extraordinary, which is only tonight, and only at your party (remember the legendary freaks of the XIII club, a moving dance floor with a stage in the center, which were spinning in opposite directions, at the rave "The Greatest Love" by Bogdan Titomir). If it is possible to arrange an avant-garde fashion show from some fashion designer, think over the concept of this show as part of your party so that it is not a boring model walking back and forth (it’s enough that in many clubs on the screens we watch Fashion TV with a similar picture - if this is also present live, people will get bored during this period of time). And, what is very important, the more extraordinary the models are presented, the more excitement they can cause - and this benefits not only the author of the collection, but also you, as the organizer of the event at which they were shown. A very positive mood is created by people in unique costumes (note that the club staff - waiters, bartenders, hostesses at the entrance, etc. - this is already a hackneyed option in many cases, although it also brings a certain mood), who simply move around the club along with audience, dance, while they should charge people with a great mood with their smiles, fiery emotions, perhaps even some phrases with which they can address visitors (you can also include in their duties the distribution of something, but at the same time, not making this their main function). That is, the concept of a party is how you can most vividly express the underlying idea in order to leave a visit to your event in people’s memories for a long time.

2. Event plan.

Once the concept has been developed and you already have an idea of ​​​​what will be the “highlight” of the party, you should create a plan for the entire event from start to finish.

An event plan is essentially a business plan, which includes everything from a description of the concept to the estimated number of people who will attend your party.

The event plan must include:

1. Name of the event.

2. Estimated date of the event.

3. Full composition of participants.

4. Hourly program schedule.

5. Information support.

6. Budget for the event.

7. Financial conditions of income.

And also, if there is a need or is part of the organization process:

The name of the sponsor's brand, the sponsorship package of offers (this item is compiled for the offer to sponsors), the conditions of the organization in a share with the club and the estimated income from ticket sales (or the number of expected visitors).

In general, in practice, some of the above points are not indicated in the plans, but this is the privilege of promoters who have already proven themselves as successful organizers and who have the opportunity to stipulate some of the conditions in words (to strategically important components of the organization, such as information support or a sponsorship package for presence of a sponsor, this does not apply). Therefore, if you do not have experience holding events in clubs or you do not have a good relationship with representatives of the establishment in which you are going to hold a party, it is better to constructively prepare a plan so that when you read it it is clear that you fully understand the picture of how the scheme will work on organizing, what opportunities you have, and what results this can bring.

The name of the event should fully reflect its concept, attract attention, since the name is the face of the party, which is offered initially, both in the plan itself and to potential consumers in advertising to attract them (here it is quite appropriate to paraphrase the epithet - as you call a party, so many people will pay attention to the announcements). The more original the name, the more likely it is that people will want to know what the content of the party is behind it.

Party Guide. Part 3

If with disc jockeys and musicians (if you decide to include a live performance in the program), when answering these questions, everything becomes more or less clear (even though you personally know who plays what from the participants you have chosen, and not from stories people who have little knowledge of music), then to the selection of dancers, a fashion designer with a collection, some special shows, etc. it is necessary to approach in more detail, since they usually bring considerable variety to the program and thanks to this, in many cases they remain a vivid memory of the party for people.

The composition of participants must be determined from the following questions:

2. What is the potential location (better if there are several options so that there is a choice) for the party?

3. What format of music will dominate throughout the night?

It is better to plan the program schedule so that the brightest performances occur at the peak of the night - from midnight to four in the morning. You shouldn’t put one disc jockey after another, the feeling of the movement of the event should occur in people constantly, so between the set of one disc jockey, to whom the dancers will work with their numbers, and the set of the next one, who will sound, for example, the show of a fashion designer’s collection , you can make a performance of musicians. And after the show the next number may come on, etc. Moreover, you should pay attention to the fact that if the program of the event includes a performance by a headliner (which is more relevant to events of a touring nature), it should have a “nail” character, not from the point of view that he is simply playing because he is invited, as a headliner, but to be an integral part of the concept and program, i.e. if this is a disc jockey’s set, in parallel his performance may be accompanied by some kind of bright show that would emphasize and at the same time highlight this period of time of the program (you must admit that more than once the headliners of many events did not leave us with vivid memories, and not at all because that their performance was below average, but because it simply blended in with the monotony of the entire night's program).

Information support must be indicated in the plan in such a way that it is clear by whom it is provided, under what conditions, to what extent and in what form.

The budget of an event in most cases is the final figure of all expenses associated with the organization and holding, but a situation may well arise when you may be asked to specify this figure for each item of expense separately, so just in case, have a budget in reserve, outlined for all items expenses.

Budget.

In order to determine what the budget of the planned event is, it is necessary to find out the amount of fees of the expected participants, the amount of expenses for advertising, printing production (flyers, posters), payment for additional people involved in organizing and holding the event (for example, the same flyers, the person on the face control, etc.).

Where does the budget for the party come from? There are three options for receiving money for organizing and holding an event:

1. Sponsors.

2.Budget allocated by the club.

3. Own funds.

With the first option, I think everything is clear - the conditions for working with sponsors are almost identical to each other in most cases - for financing an event, the sponsor receives advertising of his brand to the extent that he selects from the proposals in the sponsorship package (drawing up a package of proposals for sponsors is an exercise , which requires certain knowledge of the advertising market and, in most cases, good relationships with certain people in high positions, on whom the company’s consent to sponsorship depends, so I will not touch on this issue).

You can use the option when the club where the event will be held allocates partially or completely (depending on the conditions of the organization and the capabilities of the club itself) the budget for organizing and holding the party, based on the event plan you submitted. At the same time, be prepared for the fact that if this is your only option for receiving a budget, a situation may arise in which individual points of the organization’s plan are revised due to the club’s inability (or desire) to allocate the entire budget you have submitted. In this case, there are several options for getting out of this situation: either the program is tailored to the budget that the club is ready to allocate for the event, or you share the budget with the club, investing the rest of your funds, or some expenses that you can cover at the end You leave events not related to the organization (for example, paying for a disc jockey’s set or a musician’s performance) until you receive income. If you intend to go all the way in holding a pre-planned event with a specific program and the venue you have chosen is not able to meet your financial conditions, despite the fact that you see this option as the only one for yourself, look for another club.

And finally, the last option, when the personal capabilities of the organizers allow and the previous two for some reason become impossible, is to invest personal funds in organizing and holding the event. Keep in mind that if in the two previous cases, due to a combination of circumstances that resulted in an unsuccessful event, other people would have to account for the losses, then in the latter case the result will be entirely reflected in your well-being - it’s either hit or miss. Unfortunately, sometimes events that cost large sums of money and manpower to organize do not pay off, and there are many different reasons for this. But to be afraid of wolves is not to go into the forest, so when deciding to overcome the budget on your own, you may at least have an additional incentive to make every effort to organize and hold a party, so that the money spent, if not increased, then at least returned . It is at this stage of preparation and implementation that the creative process intersects with the business process, which together makes club culture a club business, combining the recreation of some people and the earning of money by others. At the same time, under no circumstances set yourself the initial goal of making money, pushing the implementation of some creative ideas into the background - this can have a detrimental effect both on the event and on the attitude towards you as the organizer. Being a promoter is more of a creative job, for which you receive a reward if you manage to realize your idea through possible means.

Party Guide. Part 4

In order to attract the attention of the largest possible audience to the event, it is necessary to use all available advertising and promotion opportunities. These are the media, printed products distributed among people, announcements on the Internet, outdoor advertising (streamers, billboards, etc.) and any other means of notifying about the upcoming party.

4. Information support (promotion).

There are two options for placing advertising information: commercial and barter. The commercial basis involves advertising for money at prices that are established in the media where you want to advertise. Please keep in mind that if you plan to use more than one media of the same type (for example, two radio stations or two magazines), this does not mean that the price for advertising is the same everywhere. Having an advertising budget, you have the opportunity to place direct advertising in any media - on radio, television, in publications, use outdoor advertising, etc. Keep in mind that if you purchase a large media advertising package, you may be able to receive discounts.

The barter option for placing information implies mutually beneficial conditions between you and the advertising medium, i.e. in essence, you become mutual advertisers together. For example, for placing your advertisement in a magazine, you must offer the publication the placement of any information about it (logo, indicate its information support, etc.), to the maximum extent possible at your disposal. Keep in mind that for barter terms of advertising, your advertising campaign should be as wide as possible and designed for a large number of audiences, so that the media to which you offer barter terms would be interested and profitable to receive advertising about yourself instead of money for placing your advertisement in other media with which you collaborate. Advertising in this way on radio or television is only possible if you have a good relationship with the management of the channel or station. There is also a semi-commercial or semi-barter option for advertising - it includes some part of the payment for placing advertising volume and a partial mutually beneficial exchange of advertising resources. To complete the picture, make yourself a list of all available advertising resources known today:

Radio

A television

Editions

Internet

Printing.

From all these resources, select those that seem possible for you to use and decide what advertising volumes you need and how much you are able to handle them within the available capabilities.

At the same time, there is information support for the event post-factum, i.e. after it has passed. This is the coverage of your party by various media. To do this, you need to contact journalists from publications, presenters of radio stations and television channels, interest them in the upcoming event, so that they have a desire to attend it and make material about how it went.

Having an idea of ​​what audience your event is intended for, what maximum number of people you expect to gather, what advertising volume you have previously achieved through negotiations with the media and, finally, having a preliminary decision on holding the event in a specific club that meets all the requirements for your party , you can begin the process of negotiations with the club management.

5. Negotiations with the club.

A club is a place interested in the maximum return on the investments made to keep the establishment functioning, while always counting on a certain number of regular visitors. When choosing a venue for your event, have an accurate idea of ​​what kind of audience the club has, what events take place there, how people feel about this place and what musical format dominates the usual parties of the establishment. It makes no sense to hold an event where the main musical direction will be house, in a place where the format is europop, or to do trance - a party in a club where lounge is played - the main format of the establishments is developed for a certain audience, which is the regular customers of the place, and you are unlikely to be allowed a one-time event to scare away this audience, which has been developing for some time through the efforts of the club. Any club has a reputation, which it gains in the eyes of partygoers after a certain time of operation.

If the opinion that you definitely need to know about is not the best (and you should listen to constructive feedback, and even better - to the opinion of people who have had experience working with the establishment), then try to evaluate how true it is if you have not been there never during parties, evaluate your ability to change the prevailing opinion of the audience so that the audience goes to this club, and if, after analyzing the situation, you are sure that the place you have chosen is exactly what you need, start acting. The event plan, prepared by you in advance, is the first thing you present to the club administration when making a proposal to hold a party. With a well-drafted plan, after reading it, the administration must decide whether it sees the need to hold your event in its club or not.

All floating issues (for example, the date of the event, division of organizational functions, amendments to the budget if it is expected to be allocated by the club) are resolved based on mutually beneficial conditions. You must have the maximum possible guarantees for the drawn up plan, which, by and large, for the club administration is just a piece of paper on which everything is written (you can write, as you understand, anything you want, but not always do it). Therefore, during the negotiation process, you risk being unfounded if you do not back up your proposal with some guarantees - you need them in order for the negotiations to end with a positive result for you. What can be your guarantee for the club?

A signed cooperation agreement with sponsors (if any).

Confirming factors of the agreement on the placement of advertising information in the media (there is no point in signing an agreement on advertising until there is an agreement with the club where the advertised event will take place).

List of preliminary distribution of printed products.

If at least one of the above points is present, you have a chance to conduct successful negotiations and achieve positive results.

If the organization of the event is planned to be divided between you and the club, then the conditions must be negotiated based on the capabilities of the club (this will make the work easier for both you and the club). For example, if a club has its own permanent channel for producing printing or posting information in some club-specific publication, then you can calmly stipulate these conditions so as not to waste energy on what already constitutes an established system in the work of the club for its own promotion, taking up the amount of work on your part. If the results of negotiations with the club are positive, in order to avoid failure to fulfill any conditions on its part (unfortunately, this is not uncommon today), sign an agreement “On the provision of show program services” between you with an exact list of all conditions, signing it from the club director (not the art manager!) and putting the seal of the establishment. If one of the parties fails to comply with the guarantees, the other may act under the conditions that will be specified in this agreement.

The most difficult and crucial period of organizing an event. It is better if you start this process a month before the set date, so as not to fuss and miss anything in a hurry. It is better when responsibilities are distributed among several people, each of whom is engaged in a separate job - this will increase both productivity and speed of preparation.

6. Preparation process

Write down for yourself step by step all the actions that you need to do, calculate the deadlines for completing each necessary item and start working with the longest ones (for example, the production and placement of commercials on radio and television) and those with the most pressing deadlines (for example, placing announcements in the nearest issues publications) actions. Notify all participants of the event in advance about the date in order to avoid situations where it is impossible for them to perform for any reason on that day. If a situation arises that on the agreed date one of the participants cannot take part for some reason (for example, pre-planned tours for this date), you can either reconsider the date with the club if this participant is strategically important for your event, or find a replacement for him. But it’s better to check the busy dates with the participants in advance when agreeing to agree to take part in the party. Keep in mind that due to different attitudes to their work and character traits, some disc jockeys, musicians and dancers need a constant reminder to participate in an event on such and such a day, so don’t be lazy and call once a week under the guise of keeping you informed process of preparation for the event and remind. If you are responsible for producing the design, printing and distributing the event's printed materials, make sure that all the necessary logos are present, all names are spelled correctly, and only after that send the layout to production.

Print distribution should begin 2 weeks before the event, and radio and television spots at least 1 week in advance, depending on the volume. Check what costumes the dancers will wear; if they are preparing special numbers for your party, ask them to demonstrate them to you at the rehearsal. Also control the process of preparing the fashion designer’s collection show and any planned shows. Check with the musicians what technical requirements they have for their performance and coordinate this issue with the club. When decorating the club premises, make sure that the decorations are completed on time and installed safely if they are bulky. Assign the responsibility to one of the people organizing with you to control the number of commercials on radio and television, the availability of information in all publications, announcements on the Internet, etc. (it is better if this is done by the person organizing the placement of advertising volume in the media).

Make sure that the distribution of printing is in pre-determined places (it is better if, after sending flyers to places and receiving information about distribution from them, you go to these places and check - this must be done without delay). Don't be shy about supervising the work of the people you assign responsibilities to - you pay them money for this, so they should feel responsible. If you work in splendid isolation, try to distribute your time as consistently as possible to do all the necessary work, so that there is no rush, no missed moments, and everything is done on time. Also, be constantly in touch with the person responsible for fulfilling the club’s obligations, ask how the work that the club has undertaken is progressing and keep informed of how preparations are going on your part, so that at the last moment it does not become clear that during the preparation some people have unresolved issues. Prepare a list of invited guests for your event in advance, notifying them in advance.

7. Control over the implementation

The day of the event is the last tension. On this day, you need to collect the results of all the work done on the organization, namely: the number of commercials aired on radio and television, the number of announcements printed in publications, the amount of information posted on the Internet, the number and places of printing, etc. , and check it all with the event plan - the results should be identical. If so, then you did a good job advertising and promoting your event! In the afternoon, visit the club and find out how the preparatory work is going on the dance floor and other premises, if any (for example, a restaurant or chill-out), what is the condition of the technical base and whether everything necessary that was announced for the performances is available.

Call all participants and specify the time of their arrival at the club, and also, if you place your own person responsible for face control at the entrance, he must be at the club at least half an hour before the start of the event. The sound check should take place in a calm environment so that all the necessary equipment is installed efficiently and no technical failures occur during the event, so it is better to start doing this a few hours before the start. Make sure that the dressing room for participants is in proper condition and has everything necessary, the wardrobe is functioning and there is a cash register.

Discuss with the bar or restaurant manager the number and names of the free bar for participants and the person who will provide it. Agree on the location of security at the dressing room, if it is not behind the stage, at the passage to the DJ room and near the stage. It is better if all participants arrive at the club in advance in order to avoid unnecessary stress, but if this is not possible for some reason, keep constant contact with those who will appear after the party starts for their performance. But the first disc jockey must arrive at the club at least 15-20 minutes before the start of the event in order to have time to prepare for the start of work. 5 minutes before the start of entry into the club, everyone, without exception, must be fully prepared. During the event, monitor compliance with the schedule of performances, checking readiness 10 minutes before each one.

Monitor the situation occurring at the entrance to the club, check from time to time the status of the guest list for the presence of invited people in the club and, if possible, devote at least a few minutes to each of them - they are your guests! If tables in a restaurant have been previously reserved for guests, make sure that they are occupied by those by whom or for whom they were reserved. Pay attention to the members of the press you invite to cover the event, communicating with each of them from time to time. Try to ensure that the security at the club behaves politely towards visitors (unfortunately, in many clubs the security does not differ in this), and if there is a hint of inappropriate behavior by the security, report this to the club management to further suppress such situations. Be vigilant about alcohol consumption by participants even after their performance - it is not very pleasant to see a drunk disc jockey, especially at the turntables, or a drunk dancer wandering around the club in the costume in which he just performed.

In a word, try to control the work of all participants involved in the event. If some unexpected circumstances arise, do not panic, but try to solve the problem constructively, without focusing everyone’s attention on it - people who came to relax should relax and have fun, and not watch how the organizers deal with misunderstandings. Make sure that all financial conditions for paying participants are fulfilled after their performance (the exception is the option when fees are distributed from the income of the event). When withdrawing income from the cash register, be on the spot at this moment in order to avoid unauthorized entry of some of the money into someone’s pocket (and this happens). To accurately determine how many people have passed through discount flyers, it is better to leave them at the checkout.

8. Summing up.

After the event is over and the last related issues have been resolved, do not rush to leave the club. Make sure that none of the participants left any personal belongings, the club does not have any claims regarding its property, find out the administration’s opinion regarding the event. If you end up getting what you hoped for, then the party was a success and you have a chance to become a promoter!

For yourself, note all the disadvantages noticed during the party and try in the future, if possible, to prevent their presence, and take into account the noted advantages.

Well, don’t forget that the festive atmosphere at any party is created by pleasant, smiling and dancing people.

What is Public Relations (PR)? This is the communication to the public of certain events through the media. The media refers to television, radio broadcasting, printed publications, Internet resources, printed products, etc.

We will try to determine how to correctly use different opportunities to convey your information to the audience when organizing parties, what you need to know for this and how to act correctly so that PR has an effective result.

It should be remembered that if PR resources are used incorrectly and methods of achieving the necessary public opinion are incorrectly determined, even the best undertakings can end in disastrous results, since in our time of developed mass media, the audience for the most part is quite picky about what they are told about and write.

What is the job of a PR manager? This is, first of all, establishing business relationships with people who can contribute to the implementation of the PR objectives of the event. As a rule, these are journalists, editors, art directors, designers, administrators, managers - in general, all those who are involved in introducing necessary and beneficial actions from any point of view into the production processes of their companies (be it an article, an interview, a party program or banner on the website).

The task of a PR manager is to use all available resources to disseminate information about the upcoming event to the maximum extent possible, without restrictions.

At the same time, I repeat that PR is, first of all, interaction with the media to create public opinion. In most cases, the conditions of this interaction are mutually beneficial, i.e. not so much commercial as partnership or barter.

Dissemination of information on commercial terms is advertising. But in both cases there are exceptions that depend on many components - requirements, profitability, conditions at the time of the offer, relationships, in the end. The human factor in this area plays one of the main roles, since relations between people who agree on informational or other support that is necessary for one side and may not be very beneficial for some reasons for the other, at a minimum, must sympathize with each other, and the presence of this sympathy can also be the fruit of public opinion, in case the parties collide in negotiations for the first time. In general, public opinion is created thanks to information, and the creation and promotion of this information is the job of a PR manager - to make sure that during the announcement the audience has a desire, if not purposefully to go to the proposed party, then at least out of interest.

Now let's try to take a closer look at the resources that are used for a targeted PR party. At first glance, there may not be many of them, but given that each resource includes a huge variety and choice, all this together can have a powerful impact on the dissemination of information and the creation of public opinion.

1. Internet

The World Wide Web is the most widely used resource. Countless number of sites, pages, portals that have a lot of information tools - from banners and news feeds to newsletters and conferences. The most popular sites for PR purposes are sites specially created for specific information (sites of promotional groups, DJ labels, artists, etc.). These sites can safely function simultaneously:

A banner exchange system, thanks to which you can place your information banner about a party on a partner site, in return placing a banner with their information on yours.

A news feed where you can post news about an upcoming event.

Conferences in which site visitors, after registering, can discuss past club events, information received about you and your activities from any other sources, and take an active part in creating information, and, as a result, public opinion.

A guest book for visitors, where anyone can leave a message without registering on the site.

A system for exchanging site addresses, with which you can place the address of your site in a similar section on a partner site, in return placing its address on your own (in this case, the system of exchanging so-called mini-banner buttons is also actively used).

At the same time, it is necessary to rely on the barter conditions that you offer to potential information partner sites, based on the volume and seriousness of the resource. For example, it is unlikely that you will be able to place a banner announcing an event on a large portal with high traffic in exchange for placing its logo on printed products, since the ratio of conditions in this case is not equally proportional. Therefore, when stipulating the conditions for posting information in a certain volume on mutually beneficial terms, you need to keep in mind the specifics of the resource and know the conditions under which sites post certain volumes of information.

Advantages of the Internet as a PR resource:

The posted information can be found by anyone, both purposefully and spontaneously, from anywhere in the world, at any time of the day. The chances of conveying information to the maximum number of audiences increase with the number of sites on which this information is posted, and the type of information placement can be any of the above, without excluding all at once.

Disadvantages of the Internet as a PR resource:

Information posted for the purpose of bringing it to the public can be used for anti-PR purposes by competitors, opponents and simply virtual hooligans, for example: to create discussions at conferences that refute the posted information, provoke negative public opinion, and are of a defiling or, even worse, insulting nature. Also often, for anti-PR purposes, in response to the appearance of information about a specific person, a username of supposedly this person is registered in conferences and deliberately false or inadequate information is disseminated. It is possible to combat this kind of action only with the help of system administrators of sites and conference moderators who have access to the electronic data of registered users (IP addresses and coordinates of Internet providers). Vigilance never hurt anyone.

2. Printed publications

The variety of printed publications - magazines and newspapers - allows you to post information of a certain nature and of a certain size. Unlike Internet resources, where the distribution area and the size of information are practically unlimited, in the case of printed publications there are certain frameworks that must be taken into account, namely: the audience for which the publication and its profile are intended, the sections of the publication in which it can or information, number of pages (volume), timeliness of publication cannot be posted. One of the most important components in interaction with print media is the frequency of publication of issues of magazines or newspapers, since the timing of information submission depends on this, especially if the goal of exclusivity and news is pursued. When announcing or covering an event in print media, it is important to keep in mind the following characteristics:

1. It is advisable to choose a specialized publication focused on covering cultural and nightlife, which people read in order to obtain information about past and upcoming events.

2. Keep in mind several proposed types of announcement and coverage of the party, so that there is a choice between headings (does not fall into one - there is an option for placement in another).

4. Monitor the timing of timely submission of information before sending the issue to print.

For a greater effect of publications, it will be good if the possibilities of conditions and volumes are divided into announcing the event and its coverage.

How are printed publications used for PR purposes?

News strips in which information can be placed in several lines.

Materials in the form of articles covering events or characters of the event by a journalist.

An interview containing the necessary information, accompanied by photographs and images.

Photo report from the scene of the event (also with the possibility of description).

It is necessary to take into account that periodicals often conduct their own PR campaigns, in which you can take part, thereby determining the terms of interaction in terms of volume, duration, topic and type of information placement.

Russian periodicals for effective advertising of club events: Poster, Don't sleep!, Flyer, Your Leisure, You, Where, Go!, Kommersant Week-end

Advantages of printed publications as a PR resource:

As a rule, information published in printed publications is perceived by readers as more reliable and verified when compared with information on the Internet, since before publication it is repeatedly checked by the editorial board and approved for publication by the editor-in-chief of the publication. According to some psychologists, information read on paper and arousing some interest in the reader remains in his memory for a longer period of time. When information is published in several publications, the number of people who read it increases, which also increases the effectiveness of the PR party. And finally, publications in print media play one of the main roles in creating public opinion, since in the field of mass media magazines and newspapers are one of the main sources of information.

Disadvantages of printed publications as a PR resource:

Placing information about club events is possible only in those publications that are focused specifically on it, from which the readership expects to receive information on this topic that interests it. Also, the placement of information depends on the availability of a section in the publication, under which this information can be presented in the form you specify. The periodicity of publications and the size of the information published in them sometimes reduce the effectiveness of the result, since, for example, a small piece of news of a few lines, which is published in a daily or weekly publication, may simply go unnoticed among other published materials, so the volume and frequency of publications have meaning.

3. Radio

One of the most consumed media today is radio broadcasting. Radio stations are received not only via radio receivers, but also via the Internet, which significantly expands the broadcast area and the number of audiences. As a PR resource, radio can often play the most significant role, depending on what opportunities to convey information are used with its help, namely:

News blocks containing information about upcoming or past parties.

Programs in which it is possible to place information in the form of an announcement, interview or story about a past event, voiced by a radio presenter.

The use of a certain broadcast time, during which the radio host informs listeners about something (drafts of invitations, mention of the event’s media partnership, etc.).

Taken together, using all these radio broadcasting capabilities when conducting many PR campaigns for major events, in most cases, the maximum effect of conveying information to the audience and creating public opinion is achieved than when using only Internet resources and printed publications. But taking into account the expensive basis of radio broadcasting, it is not always and not in all cases possible to achieve non-commercial conditions for placing information on the air, no matter how mutually beneficial they may be, and this must be taken into account when planning the use of radio broadcasting for PR purposes.

Advantages of radio as a PR resource:

Radio stations are listened to by a huge number of people around the world, which makes it possible to convey information to as large an audience as possible. It is from the radio that information can be heard by those who do not use the Internet or do not read periodicals (and there are a lot of them).

Disadvantages of radio as a PR resource:

Radio is, first of all, an informational (and not a musical, as many mistakenly believe) resource, which is why it is classified as mass media. During the time of listening to radio broadcasting, many listeners switch from one wave to another, in search of a more interesting broadcast for them, and this carries the risk that, if information is placed on the air of one radio station, it may be missed by this category of listeners, who are quite may be potential consumers of this information. It is also worth noting that the type and volume play a big role, since a small announcement or mention on air can simply drown in the flow of information that makes up the varied information content of the radio broadcast.

4. Television

Another significant PR resource, with the help of which achieving results, as a rule, does not take long to arrive. But at the same time, television broadcasting, as in the case of radio broadcasting, also has an expensive basis, which does not allow this media in most cases to use mutually beneficial barter conditions. The exception, in some cases, is only thematic programs, in which it is possible to post information that is suitable for the format of the program (news, interview, video review, etc.).

Unfortunately, in the case of television, this is the only way to place information on the air, since sometimes even this condition is placed on a commercial basis. I don’t think it’s worth talking about the pros and cons of television as a PR resource, given such a meager possibility of using it on mutually beneficial terms - in the case of the maximum use of methods of agreement with specialized programs, the advantages are obvious.

5. Printing products

This Public Relations resource can play both an auxiliary role to the means described above and a fundamental role in the dissemination of information (example: Ikea furniture catalogue). In general, this resource is more commonly called advertising rather than PR, since its production and distribution require financial investments, but it also belongs to PR resources from the point of view of the task of disseminating information. What possibilities of printing products can be used for PR purposes of a party? This could be the production of special printing with specific information, namely:

Invitation cards to the event, on which you can place all the necessary information.

Stickers (stickers), with the help of which you can count on long-term information space about the past event by the audience who visited it.

Posters and posters, where it is also possible to place information in full.

Advantages of printed products as a PR resource:

Depending on the type of printing chosen, the volume of information can have the effect of increasing consumer interest, and the time for perceiving information also increases, even if this resource is used as an auxiliary to other means of disseminating information.

Disadvantages of printed products as a PR resource:

Since paper products tend to wear out quickly and, when choosing temporary types of printing (such as invitations or posters), are of short-term relevance, the information will be short-term in nature and there is a risk of not delivering it to the consumer, taking into account the fact that most of the printed products distributed, used mainly for advertising purposes, it is not always taken seriously as a means of conveying information due to its diversity.

Taking into account the announcement of the event, the number of those who subsequently visited it may be much less than those informed about its holding. The reason for this may be the capacity of the room where the event is held, as well as the time and place of its holding. But, in any case, the use of all possible resources is a good reason for conveying information to the maximum number of audiences and creating public opinion, which results in one big plus, and in the future will make it possible to be perceived in a more serious form, expanding the circle over time potential consumers of your information.

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Hello, my dear readers! We continue to have fun with you, but now let’s talk about what ideas for themed parties you can come up with and turn into reality.

In fact, a party is not only a good reason to meet friends and family, but also a chance to celebrate an anniversary, New Year or other holiday in an original format.

The preparation of any party should be done one hundred percent, and if it has a certain theme, then two hundred percent. Therefore, let's figure out what ideas for themed parties can be asked and how to properly approach their design so that the holiday does not turn into dreary boredom.

List of Party Ideas

1. Pirates of the Caribbean
2. Vampire estate
3. Wild West
4. Ancient Greece
5. Indian
6. Mafiosi
7. Palace
8. Back to the 80s
9. Dashing 90s
10. Halloween
11. Black and white party
12. Pajama room
13. Rocker party
14. Hippie party
15. Glamor party
16. Board game evening
17. Game of Thrones
18. Lord of the Rings
19. The Great Gatsby
20. Star Wars
21. Magnificent century
22. Sex and the City
23. British royal family
24. Superhero
25. cartoon characters
26. Sports
27. Freak party
28. Computer party
29. Inside out
30. Travel party
31. Do you want to throw a party for your children? In you will find 30 more themes for a children's party
32. And if you need a surprise party, select one of the themes and go

Pirates of the Caribbean

I think everyone has watched the film "Pirates of the Caribbean", which is remembered for its colorful characters. Captain Jack Sparrow alone is worth something. You can organize a pirate party, repeating unique images, on any occasion.

Gather with friends at someone's house and decide where to celebrate. Discuss the script, details, menu of the festive table. Distribute the images, who will have which one (bandits, pirates, ladies or brats). You may want to repeat the unique images of Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, Elizabeth Swann and the rest of the film's characters.

For costumes, use clothing items such as vests, torn stockings, retro dresses, corsets, white shirts, breeches, vests, and leather raincoats. For accessories - hats, bandanas, leather belts, eye patches, fake pistols and sabers.

You can find fully elaborate pirate costumes at. And if the party is still far away, you can order the necessary props from all well-known stores, including:

• Jack Sparrow hat+bandana+wig
• the same one medallion-coin with a skull, like in a movie
• black flag jolly roger
• pirate treasure
• gun And dagger
• treasure island map on the wall for atmosphere
• compass
• and even funny pirate costume for cat if you have it

Vests can be bought at the military store, and bandanas can be sewn from inexpensive black fabric.

Make the main prop a ship, or rather an imitation of it in the form of a cardboard deck with a steering wheel and an anchor. Add to them knocked together boxes, homemade chests and a pirate flag. Use burlap, mosquito nets, tulle and chiffon in interior decoration.

For a buffet you can bake fish or serve seafood. And the rest is up to your taste: vegetable/meat cuts, salads, fruits. For ambience, buy a couple of bottles of rum and stick old labels on them.

To hold competitions, turn on this film or its soundtrack in the background and feel like real pirates. Organize a competition for the fastest untie of a sea knot. Decipher pirate curse words. Ask questions about the theme of the film. Come up with a treasure map with treasure and organize a quest for guests.

If you are throwing such a party for a birthday boy who is an ardent fan of Pirates of the Caribbean, look at what you can give him:

• Jack Sparrow figurine. Oh, sorry... figurine Captain Jack Sparrow
• pirate diary

Vampire estate

You will think that the vampire theme is already hackneyed and not relevant, but it is still worth participating in it. Celebrate your birthday in this unusual way. It’s so fascinating to feel like an immortal birthday vampire. So, how to celebrate a birthday with this theme?

Invite guests with original paper coffins, spook them in advance.

Decorate the interior of the room in red and black tones. Hang webs from black mesh or regular gauze. Hang posters from legendary films on the walls: “Interview with the Vampire”, “Twilight”, “The Vampire Diaries”. Cover the lamps with a dark cloth. Wrap black ribbons around glasses, bottles, and chairs.

Vampire costumes can be varied: for ladies - fluffy, long, cocktail dresses, decorated with vintage jewelry. For men - vests, jackets, black raincoats (you can buy inexpensive raincoats Here).

Add to your look false fangs, lighten your face with powder or foundation, and apply bright red lipstick. This also applies to men, because you can do this once.

For a deeper immersion into the atmosphere of the estate, inexpensive props will be useful:

• artificial blood
• bloody prints
• black web draperies
• and, of course, cute vampire pets - the bats

Treats should also match the interior, let it be “herring under a fur coat,” sandwiches with red caviar, pasta with shrimp and ketchup, rare steaks, cherry pie. Place cranberry juice and tomato juice on the table.

For entertainment, you can organize a competition for the fastest blood transfusion. Take pipettes and fill glasses with tomato or cherry juice at speed. The fiery dance of girls with a broom - as an option, will not leave any man indifferent. Also hold a competition for the best vampire dance in a couple. And you can play the vampire version of the mafia if there are 6 or more of you.

Wild West

For fans of Westerns, this is just the perfect party. True, to prepare it you will have to work a little hard, since you will need a lot of props. Cardboard cacti, tumbleweeds made of dry branches, imitation animal skulls made of papier-mâché, posters of desert spaces.

The idea of ​​the Wild West includes many different figures - cowboys, Indians, bandits, sheriffs, dancers, bartenders, rural beauties. Costumes of heroes of the Wild West can be viewed in online store My Carnival, and buy cowboy hats separately Here.

Casual clothes are also suitable to create an image. The option with jeans and a plaid shirt is suitable for both women and men.

Start the party scenario with a small quest, namely searching for chocolate coins throughout the house. You can search for them all evening while listening to country music. Organize a spicy competition and give the guys hearts and the girls sponges. Over the course of the evening, they must steal them from each other. Can be found sheriff badge and investigate a bank robbery.

And if you want to play something, a very thematic choice would be the board game Munchkin Wild West.

Table setting should be simple - from ordinary dishes and a checkered tablecloth. The menu includes meat, vegetables, light snacks, fruits, and Indian-style sweets. Drinks include whiskey, wine, juices.

Ancient Greece

Do you want to feel like at least once in your life an ancient Greek goddess, or maybe a mythological creature? Then celebrate your birthday in Greek style, spending it in a sauna, a cafe, on the beach, or at home.

Of course, dressing up for the sauna/beach will be the easiest way - wrap yourself in a sheet, put a tiara on your head and you're done! But for a party taking place in another place, you will need try to improve the image, choosing a suitable dress and more accessories in gold.

You can choose any character - Zeus, Aphrodite, Athena, Artemis, Dionysus and others. Each image must have its own props. For example, Zeus has a shield, Dionysus has a grape wreath, Athena has a spear and armor, Artemis has a bow.

To decorate the interior, use clay vases, patterned dishes, tablecloths and napkins in olive tones, and small pillows with themed ornaments. Make columns out of cardboard/foam, draw doves on balloons, or inflate balloons in the form of doves— it’s great to release them into the sky later.

Vary the buffet with dishes such as Greek salad, cheese plate with honey and fruit, baked fish, seafood, baklava. Treat everyone to white and red wines and fruit juices.

The scenario for a Greek party can be varied. Starting from the Olympic Games for men, ending with creative competitions. For example, men can show their strength by carrying as many girls as possible in their arms to a certain place. Organize a competition in eloquence, because the Greek gods loved it so much.

Indian

Many of us grew up watching Indian films and have an understanding of this culture. Incendiary joint dances with songs, colorful costumes, bright women's saris, ethnic interiors - all this can be used for an Indian party.

The main prop should be a sacred cow, not a living one of course; just buy a small figurine and place it in the center of the table. Figurines of elephants and monkeys are also suitable.

Aromatic oils and incense will create a pleasant atmosphere. The wall can be decorated Indian tapestry. Printed pictures of lotuses will add elegance to the interior. You can also make origami lotuses or buy several artificial, which are very similar to the real ones, and place them in the interior.

Indian cuisine is rich in spices and herbs, so the menu should be appropriate. Rice, wheat, vegetable stew, fish or poultry, seasoned with aromatic herbs.

There are a lot of vegetarians among the Indian people, so supplement your table with food of plant origin.

After your Indian meal, play logic board games, as India is their homeland. Don't miss the opportunity to try your hand at Indian dancing. To do this, turn on an old Indian film and repeat the dance moves after the actors.

Mafiosi

Quite a popular idea for a party, there are countless scenarios for it. This theme is used for celebrating birthdays, graduations, corporate events, New Year and even weddings.

To prepare a crime festival, you need to create a dark, smoky atmosphere with black and white photographs, orchids on the tables, decks of cards and cigars. Add to everything an Italian film from the 30s-50s about mafiosi, or turn on retro music.

The creation of criminal images must be approached with all rigor and chic. Solid suits, hats, formal vests, velvet gloves for women - everything should be neat and tidy.

The table menu, of course, features Italian cuisine with spaghetti, pizza, lasagna, and tiramisu. The presence of wine is an absolute rule.

Think carefully about your entertainment scenario. Perhaps you'll come up with a role-playing game that involves solving a mysterious murder or finding stolen jewelry. Or you can just play the good old “mafia”.

Palace

It would be nice to have a costume party in a real palace, but an ordinary restaurant/café hall is also suitable - for a large number of guests. For a party in a narrow circle, a home environment is suitable.

All guests are expected to look their best, with chic suits and ballgowns that you can make yourself or rent. But to make participation in the holiday inexpensive for you, all you need to do is decorate your outfit with an elegant mask.

For decorations, use satin materials for ribbons and bows, decorated candles, electric garlands, beaded curtains, masks, fans, golden-hued balloons, crystal vases, pearl garlands, flower vines and everything that is enough for imagination.

The buffet menu will include meat dishes, light salads and snacks, vanilla cookies with champagne. After all, guests expect spectacles from such an event more than culinary delights.

You can include dice/card games in the palace party scenario, and consider a nomination in a competition for the most chic/funny look.

Back to the 80s

Soviet times are the most sincere and kind, in my opinion. They are associated with the Olympics, pioneers, and retro performers. A party in the style of the 80s will help you celebrate the holiday by plunging into the atmosphere of those times.

Spend your holiday in a cafe, because now many establishments are decorated in the style of past years. If you want to organize a home party, you will have to take care of the props and other nuances.

Fill your apartment with the spirit of Soviet times. Although, probably, one of my friends still has that old interior with carpets on the walls and furniture in the form of a wall. Then it will be easier to spend it in such an apartment. They will help create the atmosphere of that time soviet posters.

Dress in 80s style with bright colors. Leggings, miniskirts, jackets with wide shoulders, high-waisted trousers, sweatpants, jeans and jackets. Girls can safely experiment with makeup and hairstyle - bright shadows, a triple layer of mascara on the eyelashes, wild bouffant on the head.

Perhaps you will be able to find the famous folding table of that time. It seems to me that everyone had it, including me. Then take the chance to serve him a festive dinner.

In the 80s there was not much food available, so avoid fancy food and eat very modestly. Bake the potatoes, put pickles and sliced ​​vegetables on the table. Prepare rosehip tea and pour it into cut glasses.

Finally, rock out to the hits of the 80s, play forfeits with your guests, or organize a competition to decipher abbreviations such as CPSU, DOSAAF, GTO and others.

Dashing 90s

Jeans, platform boots, sweatshirts, tape recorders with cassettes - many remember these times with nostalgia. But you can always return to them by throwing a party in the style of the 90s. What will you need for this?

Invite your friends using photos of popular artists at the time. Hang posters of musical performers or actors from popular action films on the walls of your apartment. If possible, find turbo chewing gum, yupi instant juice packets, tick-tocks, and lollipops in stores or order on some website. All this will be useful in the design.

The festive table menu should consist of dishes that were popular at that time. Such as vegetable salads, dumplings, brine cookies, sandwiches made from Druzhba processed cheese, compotes.

Throw a 90s disco and host a hip swaying workshop while listening to a Macarena song. By the way, remember the school diaries and questionnaires that the whole class filled out? So, you can come up with a book of wishes in which your guests will write.

Halloween

A mystical holiday in its essence, therefore the design must be appropriate. If you're spending it at home, decorate your apartment with pumpkins, dangling skeletons and spiders. If you don’t have all this, then just stick posters with terrifying pictures and make ghosts out of sheets. Create a moody atmosphere at home with candles and dim the lights.

You can also use the following as props to create an atmosphere:

• halloween decor And stickers
• temporary tattoos with bites and scars
• artificial web with spiders
• glow in the dark eyes
• themed garlands

Warn your guests in advance that you will not let them in without themed costumes. Here there are a lot of costume ideas for such a holiday. Let them dress up as whoever they want, as long as it's creepy. Then you can hold a competition for the most terrifying costume, and give the winner a Bloody Mary cocktail.

The festive table should be decorated in the same spirit. Make sausages in the dough in the form of mummies, ghost-shaped pies, cookies with scary faces and other creepy things.

Have fun with a competition to find the most original dance in the style of whoever you're dressing up as. Or come up with your own unique spell. You can howl a little. The one who does it better will win. The board game Mysterium, dedicated to secrets and supernatural riddles, would be very appropriate.

Black and white party

How about throwing an exclusive black and white movie themed party? This theme is suitable for a birthday, anniversary or hen/bachelor party.

Make your own invitations for guests from cardboard, covering them with black and white paper. Decorate them with lace and beads. In the text, ask guests to come strictly according to the dress code. Men in elegant suits in black or white, women in cocktail dresses of the same colors.

It doesn’t matter where you hold it, in a cafe or at home, the design will be the same everywhere. Black and white balls, open books on the table, a zebra tablecloth, white dishes, a black vase with white roses, pearls scattered on the table.

The menu includes white fish with rice, rolls, sandwiches with black caviar (a chic option), and olives. As a dessert - chocolate cake with white cream, pies, or marshmallows in chocolate.

Entertaining competitions can include dancing on a newspaper that needs to be folded in half. Shadow theater, where a white canvas is stretched and you need to determine from the shadow what the person is depicting. Well, or you can play dominoes - it will also be interesting.

pajama party

What could be simpler and more cozy than a pajama party? Especially for underage girls, who are rarely allowed out of the house.

Gather your friends at home for an overnight stay, dress in pajamas and slippers. Make cocoa or hot chocolate, bake cookies, sweet pie, something else together. Eat some ice cream.

Have fun with a pillow fight, a game of Twister, or watching a comedy movie like 13 Going on 30. Lose yourself to the music, come up with your own original dance and record it on video.

Rocker party

A rock-style party is suitable for both young people and older people who want to shake up the old days. You can do it anywhere, even at home, as long as your neighbors don’t come running to you in fear.

Hand out homemade invitations with pictures of motorcycles, famous rock bands, or rock accessories. Ask them to dress in the same style - black leather biker jackets, distressed jeans with heavy belts, dark glasses. Or maybe someone will get a tattoo for your idea, at least a temporary one.

What may be useful here:

• tattoo sleeve(which are simply put on the hands and look like tattoos)
• Temporary tatoos
• wall posters
• leather bracelets And wristbands
• chains for decoration

The decoration of the room where the celebration will take place should symbolize rock in all its grandeur. Hang up posters of the coolest rock musicians, motorcycles, and musical instruments. Musical accompaniment should not cause difficulties; there are plenty of rocker groups.

The menu should be simple and uncomplicated - snacks in the form of sandwiches, cold cuts, pickles and a lot of meat. No rocker can do without beer, so don't forget about it.

You can entertain rock guests with a competition “guess the melody from the songs of rock performers.” You can hold a competition for the coolest rocker of all the guests or for the most brutally metal song sung from a children's cartoon. You can also arrange a master class on drawing tattoos, the one with the coolest will win.

Hippie party

“All you need is love”, “Make love, not war!”, “In the power of flowers” ​​and other slogans of this subculture of the 60s. A party of this theme is more suitable for cheerful, freedom-loving people. It is advisable to spend it outdoors in the summer, since it is difficult to imagine “flower children” sitting at a table in an apartment. How to organize it so that it is original and bright?

First, think over your image, it should be in an ethnic style. Then get on with the invitations, but keep in mind that hippies didn’t use the Internet, much less social media. Therefore, invitations should be creative - with flowers and slogans, for example.

Don't forget to look for musical instruments like guitars, maracas and tambourines for the party. You can rent a minibus and decorate it according to the theme if you wish. A trip in it will cause a storm of emotions among passers-by and drivers.

Keep your holiday table decorations as simple as possible. Hippies are poor and unpretentious people. By the way, some of them were vegetarians, so in addition to meat there should also be dishes of plant origin. Spread out a large blanket for everyone, sit in a circle and, holding hands, thank the Universe for everything you have.

Arrange interesting entertainment, for example, girls can weave baubles from beads, and guys can learn musical instruments. You can also hold a relay race or arrange dancing to meditative music.

Glamor party

A party with a touch of glamor will be the highlight of any occasion. The ideal venue would be a nightclub where you can come in all your glory. The design should include glossy magazine covers, tinsel, and special effects.

You can choose an image by referring to many public figures, such as Jennifer Lopez, Paris Hilton, Riana, Selena Gomez, Philip Kirkorov, Sergei Zverev.

Organizing a buffet will be the most accurate solution for a glamorous party. The menu should include tartlets, sandwiches with red caviar, appetizers on skewers, olives, oysters and snails. For dessert - glamorous muffins.

Diversify the party with contests on knowledge of glamor vocabulary or shoot your own video.

Board game evening

Organize a Friday board game night for your husband or boyfriend. Invite his friends and your girlfriends strictly according to the dress code - in evening dresses and suits.

The theme is somewhat reminiscent of a mafia party, so take advantage of the design ideas for it.

There are many options for board games - monopoly, mafia, piggyback, colonizers, code names, poker and others. Therefore, carefully choose a game so that its conditions are clear to all players.

At the same time, don’t get hung up on well-known games: now there are a huge number of very interesting and original board games. You can always find something new and exciting in online shopping. For example, have you played Dixit (an interesting association game) or the cult strategy game Civilization?

Most board games require attention and concentration, so light snacks and snacks are suitable as a menu. Canapés, sandwiches, sweets along with champagne, whiskey, martinis.

Game of Thrones

Holding a costume party in the style of the recent sensational series will be an unforgettable event. It will be cool if you can get a board game, then you can get used to the throne era.

The costumes, of course, must match the characters in the series, then it will be possible to organize a competition for the best double. If you are preparing a party in advance, you can order it in time inexpensive pendants for heroes and several posters with the coats of arms of the great houses for atmosphere.

You can come up with a lot of things for entertainment. For example, pieces of paper with the names of the characters are attached to the forehead, and with the help of leading questions you need to guess the character. If the area allows, arrange fights or tournament matches.

Chicken baked in honey is an option for the holiday table. Hearty pies, salads, broken pieces of rye bread. Mulled wine and red wine.

And if you're throwing a party for a birthday boy who is a Game of Thrones fan, consider these gifts:

• Gift book-card of Westeros and Essos
• Set of Great House pendants in stylish packaging
• A guide to the world of Game of Thrones
• Music box with engraving
• Themed T-shirt

Lord of the Rings

Another legendary film, the plot of which makes you want to celebrate the holiday. The magical atmosphere with elves, gnomes and magicians will certainly pique your interest.

The preparation and choice of image itself is already unusual, especially if you want to be Gollum) Costumes can be viewed at My Carnival store, sew it yourself or order it on Aliexpress - costume options there's a lot there. Which role to choose is up to you.

The ideal location for the party would be a forest or park. You can use lanterns or battery operated garlands, they will add magic to the party.

A fabulous meal can be served in the clearing. Grilled meat, shish kebab, barbecue with vegetables are suitable for treats.

To entertain guests, you can hold relay races and competitions such as elven archery, military battles, and searching for treasured rings.

If the party is taking place at home, then paper trees, electric garlands, and posters of movie characters are suitable decorations. The main details are swords and bows. And of course, ring of omnipotence- how can we live without him? Arrange an interesting quest for your guests with him.

The Great Gatsby

A costume party in the style of the Great Gatsby should be imbued with chic, outrageousness, and general madness. You can arrange it anywhere and for any occasion, this is especially a great idea for a birthday. Any birthday boy will want to try on the image of the elegant Gatsby.

Even if the party takes place at home, you can also decorate the interior there. More gold, silver, white, black tones. Drape furniture with fabric if possible. Sparkling chandeliers, lampshades, bright butterflies will also add effect to the party. Add to everything models of retro cars.

The film very clearly shows the interior details, costume looks, hairstyles, makeup, and accessories. Review it and feel free to get ideas for the party.

The holiday menu, of course, should be exquisite, although the original presentation of dishes will also brighten up the holiday table. Let there be a little bit of everything - meat, fish, vegetables, smoked meats, seafood. For dessert - chocolate or a large cake. Drinks include champagne, whiskey, wine, juices.

The scenario for the party is generally well thought out, so enjoy unrestrained dancing to the rhythms of 20s music. You can only intrigue guests by searching for a hidden cache (a box with a surprise).

Star Wars

Oh, those star wars that appeal to both children and adults alike. Therefore, you can throw a star-themed party on the birthday of a child or an adult. The main prop is the Jedi sword, of course.

First of all, bring the idea to life by decorating the room with decorations. Hang movie posters, Darth Vader flags, or order a Star Wars banner. Prepare capes or cardboard masks for guests and the birthday boy - this option will be cheap.

Treat your guests to light snacks, sandwiches, and pizza. Don't forget to order a cake, not an ordinary one, but in the shape of a spaceship.

In the holiday script, include a quiz on your knowledge of the characters and events of the film. Have a battle with LED swords, or a parody of Darth Vader.

Magnificent century

Dedicated to the fans of Hurrem and Sultan Suleiman, they will understand me. Why not bring the series' storyline into reality and throw a party in the style of the "Magnificent Century"? Here are some ideas for her.

Try on the image of an oriental seductress of a harem. Fill the room with the scents of incense or scented candles, which will become the main symbol of the evening.

When setting a table, the most important condition is that there is no table, so organize the meal on the floor, scattering pillows around it for guests.

As you remember, on holidays, sherbet and soft drinks were served in Suleiman’s palace. Take this point into account and include crumbly pilaf, Turkish sweets, halva, pomegranates, dates with figs in the menu.

After a Turkish meal, try to relax and start dancing oriental dances. Unfortunately, this was the main entertainment during Suleiman's time, but you can think of others. For example, arrange a quick poll on the plot of the series.

Sex and the City

A great party idea, especially if you or your friend are having a bachelorette party! What to think of to carry it out?

Those who watched the series probably remember the stylish Carrie Bradshaw with her elegant dresses and fluffy skirts, as well as how cozy her apartment is. Each of the heroines of the series had their own unique style. So put them into practice and dress accordingly with your friends.

To decorate your apartment in Kerry style, you can scatter shoe boxes with shoes. Attach photographs of the actresses themselves to the walls or to bottles of champagne. Hang up festive banners and balloons.

Do you remember their gatherings together in cafes or restaurants, where they loved to drink cocktails and eat tartlets? So, you can decorate the holiday table this way by adding sandwiches and fruits. Order some sushi for your table and don’t forget about Kerry’s favorite cocktail, the Cosmopolitan.

For fun, you can hang a poster of the man of her dreams on the wall. Put on bright lipstick and take turns with your friends to start kissing him with your eyes closed. The one whose kiss is closest to his lips will win.

British royal family

Perhaps among you there are those interested in the life of the famous royal family. In this case, take the risk of holding a themed party in their style, say, for Christmas. Organize it at your home and invite guests strictly according to the dress code.

The images of almost all family members must be translated into reality. Princes Harry and William, their wives - Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle, Princess Diana, even Elizabeth II.

Have a social dinner with all the rules and traditions. For example, after Elizabeth II finishes her meal, others should also stop eating as a sign of respect. Whoever comes in her image can have a lot of fun with the others.

There is a strict rule in the palace - no carbohydrates! Therefore, the menu must be carefully selected, without pasta, rice or potatoes. Only fresh vegetable salads, baked chicken or turkey, fruits. The drink should be apple cider.

You can entertain yourself and your guests by honing your royal hand-waving skills or arranging a historical quiz.

Superhero

Ideas for a superhero themed party can be varied. Starting with where to hold it and ending with fun competitions.

Give up the idea of ​​holding a party in the forest or forest park. Because Batman grilling barbecue or a catwoman walking through the forest in search of firewood can scare away ordinary mushroom pickers.

A great idea would be to rent an apartment daily, dividing all expenses equally. Besides, none of your neighbors know you and most likely never will.

The decoration of the party can be comics, attributes of heroes, posters with their images, a board for super wishes. Competitions can be held for the best image or the coolest super-powers that you can demonstrate.

The table should be just as superb, so you can’t do without meat – it gives you strength. Super-flying chicken wings are also great, or a cheese web pizza. Don't forget about super drinks for fun.

cartoon characters

A party in the style of cartoon characters is a great reason to plunge into childhood. It can become a theme for a children's party, corporate party, New Year and other holidays.

You can organize it anywhere, as long as it is spacious, because some costumes can be bulky. You can dress up as anyone, but you can sew a costume yourself. If you have the opportunity and money, order a small banner with a landscape from a fairy tale. You can then arrange a photo shoot against its background.

The table menu does not require any specifics, but you can decorate the food in an unusual way. Sandwiches in the shape of dog faces, sliced ​​vegetables in the shape of ladybugs and caterpillars, cookies in the shape of little animals. For dessert, order the cartoon cake.

The entertainment program can include competitions for guessing a cartoon by melody or famous phrases. Or you can ask guests to guess the fairy tale by telling it with their mouths full.

Sports

Is it your husband or boyfriend's birthday? Surprise him with a sports party. Consider which sport he likes best.

For example, he is interested in football and supports a certain team. Then decorate the apartment with small soccer balls, flags and use the colors of his favorite team. Also, inflate white and green balloons and hang banners with fan slogans.

You can make invitations for guests yourself or order them from a printing house in the shape of a football field, for example. Buy football-themed badges if possible and have them ready for each guest. For the birthday boy, order a T-shirt from his favorite team, let it be another gift from you.

Go shopping and find football-themed tableware. Preferably plastic - it will be so cheap. Take care of the birthday cake by ordering it in advance. Let it be decorated with a ball, boots and a T-shirt.

For the holiday table, something that can be prepared in a hurry is suitable - pizza or pie. Also buy more nut chips.

As an entertainment program, you can arrange a comic football match. The guests will be fans eating popcorn, and the birthday boy will be a team player. Hand him a marker so that, with his eyes closed, he can draw a goal and a player kicking a ball on it on whatman paper. Congratulations can be shouted out rather than calmly spoken or read. You can hold a competition for the best chant.

Freak party

Freak parade is a popular trend nowadays. The most creative people with a rich imagination take part in it. If you belong to this category, then you will be quite up to the task of organizing a freak party. “Down with monotony!” - this is her slogan. You can do it anywhere - at home, in a cafe, in a park or even in an office.

Work on your image, maybe you like body art, tattoos or crazy hairstyles. Guests should also look fantastic and extravagant.

If you're throwing a party at home, think about what you'll cook for a freak dinner. It should be something non-standard and sometimes incompatible. Stuffed pancakes with condensed milk, salted cottage cheese with sour cream or watermelon with honey. Whatever your crazy imagination gives you.

To entertain yourself and your guests, do each other's makeup or hair, and then hold a competition for the best look. Do this to the songs of Zhanna Aguzarova or Marilyn Manson. It will be cool if you go out into the street like this and cause a lot of surprise among passers-by. Most likely, they will want to take a photo with you, and this is very nice and fun.

Computer party

Dedicated to all programmers and system administrators. A computer party can be organized on Programmer's Day - September 13, if that happens. You can organize it in the office, at home or in a cafe.

You can decorate the room with posters of Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Evgeniy Kaspersky and other prominent programmers.

Ideas for competitions could be quizzes with questions like what material was the first mouse made from, what drivers don’t exist, and so on. Or puzzle quests with strategic tasks.

For your holiday table you can order burgers, hot dogs or pizza.

Inside out

Fun entertainment for those who want to have fun and not worry about their appearance. The main condition of the party should be to dress topsy-turvy. It can be held on any holiday, be it March 8 or February 23, and why not?

It is advisable to carry it out at home, because there you will need to turn everything upside down. You are unlikely to be allowed to do this in a cafe. Therefore, move the sofa, armchairs, and paintings to face the wall. Give guests slippers for the wrong feet. Invite them over party chairs or stools. Yes, yes, I was not mistaken. Have guests sit on the floor opposite each chair.

The menu also needs to be approached in an original way. For example, prepare the salad “Herring under a fur coat” by mixing up the layers. Place the sandwiches with the filling down. Turn the cake upside down.

For competitions, you can use the theme of walking backwards. Let's say whoever gets back to the target point faster wins. It will also be fun to force those who came outside the dress code to turn their clothes inside out.

Travel party

You can organize a travel party for those who, for some reason, were unable to fulfill their old dream and go to the planned place. Most of these people are already aged, so when preparing the holiday you need to take this into account.

Arrange a surprise for this person, invite all his family and friends. Rent a cafe or you can prepare a party at home. Decorate the room in the style of the country that the hero of the occasion wanted to visit. For example, this is France - organize a mini-tour of the local customs and culture of the country.

Give all guests attributes symbolizing the spirit of the people. Since France is the country of love, let these be valentines.

Prepare a themed dinner based on national cuisine. The menu should include couscous, French toast and croissants, pates, fish and meat dishes.

To entertain your guests, hold competitions for the nicest compliment, or to guess who the lip prints belong to. Something like that.

Conclusion

In the meantime, I say goodbye to you, I wish you good holidays, filled with bright emotions and impressions! Write comments and share your ideas!

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Instructions

First of all, set a reason for fun. Check the calendar for official holidays and upcoming ones. If these are not expected, recent sporting achievements of our athletes, foreign ones such as Halloween or Oktoberfest, any historical event or invention, your idol, will do. You can have a “pizza day”, “beer day”, etc. The more fun you can come up with, the more interesting the party promises to be.

Think about who you want to see at the party and calculate the number of guests.

Find a suitable place where you can organize your celebration. In summer, you can also have fun outdoors by making appropriate decorations: stretching awnings, pitching rented tents. A cottage or cottage is perfect for a party. During the cold season, the room can be rented. House parties are not the best option if you live in an apartment building: there is limited space for a maximum of 10 people, and indignant neighbors. However, if you are having a quiet, intellectual party or a mystical one with tarot card readings, consider this option.

Set a date and time for the party that suits the majority of those invited.

Determine the budget for the party. Calculate how much money you will have to spend on room equipment, food and drinks, equipment and gifts for competitions. Feel free to invite everyone invited to chip in for the party; after all, they will be the ones having fun.

Choose food and drinks. When it comes to food, you need to find a middle ground. On the one hand, it is not the amount of food that determines the fun of the guests, so you should not have a long feast. On the other hand, guests should not get hungry, otherwise they will also not have time for the holiday. The ideal option is to provide snacks freely available so that everyone can easily have a snack whenever they want it. Accordingly, such a snack should be in the form of fruit, sandwiches and canapés, pieces of cheese, meat, and sausages.

As for drinks, you should ask your guests what drinks they expect to see at the party. In the end, maybe someone will have individual wishes.

Think about the musical accompaniment. A universal option is to create a trendy dance mix. When a party is dedicated, for example, to the birth of Britney Spears's next child, it is worth focusing primarily on Britney Spears' songs. If you have special musical preferences in your environment, follow them.

Come up with entertainment and competitions, because just eating and dancing is boring. Try to fit entertainment and competitions into the theme of your party. For example, on Pizza Day, organize a speed-eating contest. Celebrate the anniversary of the founding of the Bolshoi Theater with a masquerade. Celebrate the release of a new action movie with your favorite actor in the title role by competing in accuracy using a target and darts. Look online for universal game ideas. For example, “forfeits” will be a great success at almost any party. Stock up on all the necessary equipment for holding games and competitions.

Appoint a party host. If there will be a lot of guests, provide it with a loudspeaker or microphone.
That, in fact, is the whole ideological background of a cool party. Now all that’s left is to bring the idea to life and have fun!

Do you want to have a great time? Throwing a party is a great way to relax and just have fun with friends! You will learn how to choose the right theme for your party, what you may need for it (from food and drinks), as well as the plan for holding it. Start with the first step to throw a simply unforgettable party, after which only good memories will remain.

Steps

Part 1

Think about who, what, when, where and why.

Think about why you want to throw a party. Are you going to celebrate someone's birthday, or some international holiday (New Year, Halloween, etc.)? Perhaps you just wanted to gather your friends over on Friday to have a good time with them. There are a few things you might want to think about before you throw: the age of the participants, the decorations, the clothing theme, where the event will take place, the food and snacks, who you are going to invite, and the number of people you will invite.

• Birthdays: Most often it is arranged for people aged 10-12, 16, 18, as well as 21 years old.
• Holiday Parties: Such parties take place the day before or right on the day of the national holiday. New Year, Christmas, Halloween and many other holidays that can be celebrated with a noisy campaign!
• “Continuation of the banquet”: this type of party into which another party, or some event, such as a concert, smoothly flows.
• Lonely Hearts Parties: parties designed to help single people find their soulmate.
• Sports gatherings: These gatherings usually take place in a noisy campaign during a major sporting event. Especially often they take place during competitions or cups.
• Home parties: home parties are quite simple, without any extra preparations - just to gather friends at home and have a good time. Such parties usually take place on Friday evening, or on the night from Saturday to Sunday.

1. Think about what age people will be at your party. In the case of any party, it is very important to understand the age of the people who will be present. For example, a birthday party for 16-year-olds will be very different from a New Year's party for "lonely hearts." If you are throwing a party for children under 18, try to do it well, without any hints of sex, and also come up with a variety of competitions for it. Or, better yet, set it somewhere where there will likely be a lot of children, like an amusement park, pizzeria, or local bowling alley.

   • The age of the participants determines almost everything. It is best to invite fewer children (can you imagine 20 screaming eight-year-olds running around the apartment?), you need to think carefully about competitions and their timing, and the duration of the party should be shorter the younger the participants.

2. Think about the location of the party. According to the definition of a party, think about where you will organize such a noisy event. You can do this at your home, or at your friend's, somewhere on the street, in a bar/club, in a cafe, etc.

   • If there are neighbors around, then first of all make sure that they will not mind loud music, as well as a large number of people, especially if you arrange it at your home or at a friend’s.
   • If you are having a party at a public venue such as a club, bar, restaurant, or theme park, or any other venue you have booked for the event, call before you show up to see if there is availability at your desired time and book it.

3. Decide on a guest list. Don’t forget to list your close friends first, and then your acquaintances. If you're throwing a huge party, automatically +1 each friend because they might bring other friends you know, or even don't know. This can be a little risky in that you won't know who is coming with whom, but it will be a great way to meet new people.

   • If your family members will be present at your party, try to keep them close to your friends (in case these family members are not in your age category). You probably don't want to explain to your grandmother what these strangers are.

4. Determine the maximum number of participants in your party. Unless you know a huge number of people, your party guest list won't be too large, and then you simply don't have to worry about it. If you know a large number of people, say thirty, or you just decided to add a “+1” to your guest list, then think about it carefully before hosting such a party. Parties with more than 30 people tend to get out of hand. To resolve this situation, ask a couple of your friends to help you with it.

   • The larger your party, the more help you will need - especially if you are purchasing drinks, food, and entertainment yourself. Ask your friends to help you with the installation, arranging, or cleaning, or invite them all to chip in with you so as not to take on such a large load.

   Part 2

   Party planning.

   1. Consider whether your party needs a theme. Themed parties help your guests quickly join the party atmosphere and also feel more comfortable in the group. Sometimes, if a person does not know at all what to wear to a party, he may feel a little uncomfortable at it. Theme parties are fun! If you are celebrating a holiday, ask your guests to dress appropriately for the occasion. Ideas for a themed birthday party or simple get-together: 1980s, Greek, black and white, masquerade, jungle, or Western.

      • If you are already 18 years old, you can propose a “sexy” costume party. Most adults simply call it a "costume party."

   2. Think about your food. Food at parties is not particularly healthy, so it is often sweet, fried, salty, cheap, or simply something that is very easy to prepare. This could be a cake, ice cream, chips and crackers, sauces, sweets, muffins, or pies. But you can certainly find food that suits your crowd. Be creative!

      • For many people, a party is a reason to relax. If you are having a more or less formal celebration, none of the above appetizers will suit you. Only premium cheeses, bread, as well as fresh vegetables and fruits will properly decorate your evening.

   3. Don't forget about drinks! When you think about what people will drink at a party, you probably think about alcohol, but it doesn't have to be that. Stock up on fruit, soda, and other groceries while shopping. For alcoholic drinks, beer will be the cheapest, so find a suitable container based on the number of people at the party. This way, you'll have less trash left over after the party (you may have had to collect a huge amount of beer cans after a big party). You can stock up on beers like Heineken, Guinness, Bud, Miller, or any other brands. You may also need something stronger, such as liqueurs, wine and cocktails.

      • If there is alcohol present at your party, then your guests are your responsibility. You need to make sure that they will be able to get home, and that you still have sober drivers. Be prepared to take people's keys if necessary. Provide plenty of water and other non-alcoholic drinks to encourage people to drink more than just alcohol.

   4. Buy jewelry. Usually the decorations are related to the theme of the party. Most of these decorations can be found at your local gift store, your local party supply store, or online stores; Such jewelry is quite inexpensive. Make sure that you have prepared the environment for your party well, according to its theme. The more decorations there are, the better. If your guests really feel like they are in the jungle, or plunge into the spirit of the dashing 90s, then your celebration will be a success.

      • If the place where you are holding the party is difficult to find, make signs so that your guests do not get lost. Balloons or simple signs catch the eye, just like lights and flashlights.

   5. Prepare everything you need. So we already have drinks, snacks, decorations, what else is missing?

      • For snacks, you'll need containers to store them in until the holidays. Keep food in visible places - on large trays, plates and bowls so guests can easily reach it.
      • You probably want to keep your drinks chilled and easy to get to. Get a portable cooler with ice in which you can store bottles of lemonade and beer. Stronger drinks are best kept away so you can safely monitor how quickly they are consumed. You may be able to purchase a dedicated wine cooler.
      • If you have a special keg (beer barrel), you can place your close friend next to it to pour beer for guests.
      • Don't forget to stock up on disposable tableware: cups, plates and bowls. Don't put your mom's favorite Chinese china on the table because it will definitely break.
      • Also, buy plastic knives, forks and spoons so that after the party you can safely throw them away.
      • What else you may need: a large trash container and several cans of water for the cigarette butts (otherwise, in the morning you may find a huge number of them in your backyard, or right in your apartment), or simple ashtrays.

   6. Plan your party. As soon as guests arrive, they will likely be amazed by the huge selection of drinks and snacks, along with the incredible decorations, but after that they will want to do something. Here are some ideas to get the party started:

      • Billiards (if you have a pool table, of course)
      • Darts
      • Table tennis
      • Beer pong
      • Music and dance floor
      • If you have a swimming pool or sauna, prepare them
      • There are other entertainments that do not require special equipment (games, for example) that can be played throughout the party. Save a few for last, in case there's a lull.

   7. Choose the right music. One of the main questions at a party is what music to choose for it? You can invite a DJ to your place, or, if you have a friend who knows how to choose the right songs, appoint him as a DJ, but now is the age of high technology, so you can become a DJ yourself! You can use special programs on your computer, or simply connect your player with suitable music to the speakers.

      • Think about who will be coming to your place and what kind of music they might like. Or, play a variety of genres of music throughout the evening if your guests have varied musical tastes. Most often at parties they play rap, hip-hop, dance music, electro, house, and any other genre that has a rhythm that you can dance to.

   Part 3

   Gather your thoughts

   1. Prepare your party venue. If you have 30 people coming to your door for a beer pong tournament, that's a great reason to put your collection of ancient vases away. Anything you want to keep or shouldn't touch should be put out of sight. Close and lock doors you don't want guests to enter, clean the bathroom, and prepare your home for the party.

      • It's best to prepare trash bags and cleaning supplies in advance - it will be much easier.
      • Have a variety of games and music tracks ready just in case you need to shake things up a little.

   2. Set everything up. Invite your friends to prepare the house for the party. This will be great for guests who arrive first; because when they appear, someone will already be at the party, which means you will avoid an awkward situation. Show guests where you have all the necessary places for drinks and snacks. You want them to feel comfortable right away?

      • Chat and meet people you don't know well. If there is alcohol at your party, make sure everyone drinking it has their glass filled. Make the music louder, but so that you can communicate calmly and hear what is being said to you.

   3. Take care of your guests. Make sure your guests don't feel awkward by introducing people who don't already know each other. You can start the game right away and turn up the music louder to warm up the party faster. Keep an eye on strong drinks so that people don't get drunk with them too quickly. For groups of people who don't know each other, you may need to start a conversation between them. You are the boss here!

      • If you feel like the party is starting to wind down, feel free to end it. Just start cleaning and thanking people for coming to you, and they will immediately get the hint. If not, just tell them the party is over! They don't have to go home right away, but they can't stay here either.
      • Make sure everyone gets home. Do you have their phone numbers? Can they drive? Do you need a ride from someone? If they can't drive, do you have a place to put them overnight?

   4. Ask others to help you tidy up. If your room has turned into a mountain of aluminum cans and neatly scattered plastic plates, you have every right to ask guests to help you clean up. It's their mess too! If this is driving you crazy, just ask your friends to cheer you up before they leave. You will repay them in kind when they host a party at your place!

   • Make sure you enjoy the party yourself - that's the most important thing.
   • Invite good friends so that they can help you with the organization, as well as with looking after the guests.
   • Lock the doors to rooms you do not want your guests to enter.
   • It's best to clean up trash or spilled drinks right away.
   • Stay sober, or ask a friend to stay sober, so you can keep an eye on the party in case it starts to get out of control.
   • If your party is themed, dress up! If you wear a suit, your guests will feel much more comfortable in their incredible outfits.
   • Make sure you have some drinks left over in case the keg is empty or all the soda runs out.
   • Make sure that the room in which you host the party is sufficiently cooled. Since there will be a large number of people there, they will need more fresh air.

   Warnings

   • Alcohol reduces the sense of danger and responsibility, so a party that involves alcohol can get out of control.
   • When you invite strangers to a party, you take a risk because you don't have the slightest idea how they will behave.
   • Loud music and alcohol may not please your neighbors if you haven't warned them about your party in advance. In this case, the police may come to you and ask you to turn down the music, or even fine you. If there is alcohol at your party, try to remove it from visible places so as not to arouse unnecessary suspicion.

   What you will need

   • Home, friend's house, party place
   • Party decorations
   • Snacks
   • Drinks/alcohol
   • Paper/plastic plates, bowls and glasses
   • Plastic cutlery
   • Large waste basket
   • Several cans of water/ashtrays for cigarette butts
   • Huge bowl
   • Containers for drinks and snacks
   • Large refrigerator with ice
   • Lots of ice
   • Computer or player with speakers
   • Enough space for a dance floor
   • Pool table (optional)
   • Table tennis/beer pong table (optional)
   • Darts (optional)
   • Swimming pool/sauna (optional)

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