There is an old saying about working hard but partying harder, and who are we to deny the wisdom of that? In all seriousness though, partying can indeed be an excellent way to reduce stress, rejuvenate, and gain the motivation needed to work harder the next day. Keeping that in mind, here are four ideas for grand parties to mark a special occasion and destress everyone present.
Back to the Past
Although time machine themed parties are a possibility, that is not exactly the idea here. Choose an era from the past that best fits the occasion, or you know would appeal to people at the center of this occasion. Retro party themes from the 70s and 80s are the most common timelines of choice, but you can also take the classic route by going back to the 1920s. Leave America behind and go back thousands of years to raise the ancient Greek, Roman, or Nordic civilizations for a night of mythic parties. The possibilities are endless here.
Once the era has been chosen, special attention must be given towards making everything as reminiscent of the chosen years as possible. This includes dress codes, décor, food, music, and activities. It’s better to work with venues and event management teams who specialize in themed parties to find the right place and décor to suit the theme. Not that you can’t retrofit your own place in the appropriate timeline, but we are discussing a grand party that’s meant to mark a special occasion here. For that, the place itself should be a blast from the past.
Sailing On a Grand Yacht
Parties on a premier yachts are lavish, expensive, and almost always worth every penny spent! The very idea of sailing on the sea with stars above and the sea below is a great feeling all by itself. Yacht parties do not necessarily need a special theme to be appealing and enjoyable for all the guests, but that is not a limitation either. After all, the yacht itself is just a unique venue, and it’s still up to you to choose the theme.
For example, all blast from the past themes that we previously discussed would be right at home on a yacht. If you or someone important to you has a birthday coming up soon, check out the full guide on how to throw a great yacht birthday party. There are almost no limitations to the possibilities regarding what can be done to make your next yacht party truly grand.
Living in the Movies
Movie nights make for a great date, provided that your choice of movie and place is also great. However, movies and parties have no business being together, that is unless you plan a theme where everyone lives the movie, rather than watching it. Star Wars and Star Trek a real ways popular themes for costume parties, but there is always a chance that some guests might not share the same enthusiasm for the classic fantasy sci-fi genre.
Unfortunate as that maybe for them, a grand party always needs to be as inclusive as possible. Therefore, if you have a lot of guests coming in, choose movies that have a much wider appeal. The Great Gatsby, James Bond, and Top Gun are a lot easier to dress for, but the guests will be limited in their ability to add variety to the mix. When the crowd is big and varied, it might be a better idea to simply call it a Hollywood Movie Night party and let the guests find their own favorite characters to dress up as. It allows for all the variety that anyone can ask for, while also ensuring that no one is uncomfortable.
Despite all that, it is still advisable to at least set forth a more generalized movie theme such as fantasy, sci-fi, classics, spy, superhero, etc. Horror and crime movie themed parties have their place on this list too, as both are extremely popular genres for movie lovers. However, due to the wild costume possibilities that the two genres open up, it is best only to choose the two when you know everyone invited are game.
Outdoor Adventure Parties
The United States has some of the most varied hiking and camping spots in the world. If you have guests who are used to camping and hiking, an outdoor adventure party could be perfect for everyone to come together, go on a hike, and bond over stories around a campfire. It should be noted that unlike any of the ideas shared so far, there are some conditions to arranging an outdoor adventure party. Knowing them beforehand should help you avoid any unnecessary issues out there.
Choose a safe hiking trail that’s preferably not a part of bear country. Go for a camping spot at the end of your hike that’s not too isolated. Choose a spot where the authorities do allow campfires and drinking, because those are likely going to be a crucial part of the experience in any party after all! Call them up and ask all your questions beforehand, so as to not waste a trip. You would be surprised to know that most rangers are more than happy to answer all your questions because they like campers who take an interest in knowing what they are doing.
Although there may be a few people in the group looking for more adventure, note that your main goal is to arrange a fun outdoor experience and a campfire party for everyone. Keep things simple, fun, and casual. If you are into more hardcore hiking adventures, reserve such trips for another vacation with more veteran campers.
If you are wondering about scavenger hunts and trivia games as party ideas, rest assured that they are supposed to be a part of each theme mentioned here. You will only need to make sure that those activities are also in sync with the chosen theme. For example, props related to the chosen movie/genre can be the items to find on a scavenger hunt, while the trivia quiz’s questions should be focused on the movie/movies related to the chosen genre. Don’t forget to add a few worthy rewards at the end of each game to keep your guests motivated!
