Category: Party Ideas

With all the school events kicking back up and our schedules filling up again, let’s destress by throwing ourselves a movie night party! Personally, I love movies, and therefore, I love movie nights. There is just something so appealing to me about sitting down and wasting the night away with my friends watching a bunch of movies. I’ll be honest, sometimes we do more talking than real movie watching, but hey, the commentary during the movie is always hilarious.

I actually just got a vintage projector screen from Belle Starr Antique & Vintage Market here in Fort Smith, that is literally my new favorite thing. I know it is going to elevate my movie parties with my friends at college! Even in a small space like my college apartment’s porch, I am able to throw some super fun parties for all my friends. The best thing is that it really is just about us finding the time to enjoy each other’s company during the business of the semester, so that’s why these really hold a special place in my heart.

Here is my projector screen on my porch!

However, I am totally going to elevate my movie night parties even more with some fitting decorations! I am thinking for my next movie night I’ll do a lovely black and gold color palette for that classic Hollywood glam.

For example, this Black and Gold Metallic Tassel Garland would be perfect to hang around my apartment and porch for some flare. I would also suggest buying a few of the awards night statuettes to put on your tables and maybe where you’re keeping the snacks to get a cohesive Hollywood flow for your movie night!

Lastly, I would decorate the walls behind my screen or even scattered on my table with these fantastic die-cut foil stars. They just scream “movie night under the stars,” and I am totally here for it!

The best part is that you can do a simple popcorn bar with lots of toppings to offer, and your food is taken care of for the night! I love popcorn to an unhealthy extent so this is honestly the dream.

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Anyways, this is a great and easy way to get all your friends over before things get too chaotic with school and other life events! Cherish the time you have with them all, and get that movie night rocking!

Perhaps your kids are devastated with summer coming to a close, and maybe you’re excited about getting the kids out of your hair for a little bit. Regardless of how you feel about the end of summer, celebrate the start of a new school year with a party for your kids. This will get them excited about starting a new school year, and it is a great way for them to make new friends and rekindle their school friendships before the homework starts rolling in.

We have three back to school party theme ideas for you, and you can decide which one speaks to you the most!

1. Keeping it Simple

You can totally just go with a classic back to school party for a simple and effective theme. Personally, I am a sucker for the classics, so this is a great option! I love this simplistic yet adorable party from Momo Party. By doing a mini balloon arch and adding in some comically big school supplies, they’ve been able to make a simple and cute back to school party that gets right to the point. I think another aspect that makes this theme successful is by keeping the palette limited and running with the school supplies for your main form of decoration.

2. Too Cool for School

For the kids that don’t vibe with school that much, this is a great way to play it cool with them while also motivating them for the school year. Throw them a party that lets them know just how cool they really are! Lots of kids use emojis like it is their own language, so try to keep up with the latest trends to really get their approval. For this party, I imagine that one emoji with sunglasses as a focal point for decoration. Host the party with ease by including your kids’ favorite foods and activities so they feel like summer will never end!

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3. Kindergarten Kickoff

Maybe this is the first time your kid is going to big kid school! This one is a little different than the others because they are technically going to school for the first time, but it still is a fun idea! This is a great way to invite all the neighborhood kids so everyone can make friends before the first day. It can be intimidating not knowing anyone, so get that out of the way with a kindergarten kickoff.

I suggest going with primary colors and alphabet balloons to signify all the wonderful and new things your kids will be learning this year. These are some formative years, so let’s celebrate them!

Remember to tag us in all your parties @the.partyplace on Instagram!

With the end of summer coming sooner than we want, it’s time we throw a party that will end the summer with a big bang! Picnics are one of the most summery things I can think of, and there is no better way to celebrate than with a huge picnic.

Picnics are super on-trend as well right now, and I think that there are so many great ways you can decorate for a picnic to pick any kind of vibe you’re going for. Personally, I am a huge fan of the cottage core and flowy vibe that just gives me total Secret Garden vibes. Like hello, is that not everyone’s dream to have their own dreamy picnic?

Anyways, picnics are great too because the food is easy to make since it needs to be picnic basket portable! You also can break out all the fun patterned quilt blankets your grandmother gave you 10 years ago, and they’ll be perfect!

Since we’re going for a dreamy, cottage vibe for this picnic, we should think about a color palette. Pastels, florals, and fruit are perfect to start with when planning your picnic bash.

My picks from the Party Place: these lemonade plates, fresh mint plastic cups, and these floral cupcake picks.

Also, for seating, think about different cushions you can use for extra comfort, but if you don’t have any, blankets are also perfectly fine!

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We love the way this pastel and floral setup uses both the cushions and blankets for the picnic bash.

It’s also a great way to utilize wood pallets for a tabletop to eat on, but it is not necessary to throw a good picnic. Go to your local wood supplier or home improvement store to inquire about free wood pallets for all your outdoor party needs.

You can also do something as simple as a white sheet for your picnic and really invest your time in the food and candles. For example, the photo below is a very elegant picnic party that doesn’t break the bank with lots of seating or decoration. Simply buy some dinnerware and candles and you’ll be on your way to the prettiest picnic!

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Backyard picnic bashes are also an optimal time to do an outdoor movie screening, so get those projectors out and show a classic fan-favorite film! This is the perfect time to show your kids all those great 80s classic movies like The Breakfast Club or Pretty in Pink! With a picnic bash to signify the end of the summer, the options are endless! You can customize the decorations and food to your preferences while always being able to stay within the theme. It’s a great way to spend quality time with your friends and family while doing all the trendy party themes! Maybe your kid will film a TikTok and go viral, who knows!

Honestly, I love fireworks. Maybe it is a cliche to love fireworks on the 4th of July, but I don’t care. They are beautiful and magical, and that is all that matters to me. Anyways, I think fireworks are the epitome of the 4th of July. When I think of the 4th, besides American flags, I just think about fireworks! So, I want to talk about how to decorate for a firework-themed 4th of July party!

The Party Place has the perfect decorations for a firework party… including everything from napkins to tablescape decorations. Plus, the 4th of July is an easy party to put together. It’s the perfect time to take advantage of the outdoors and its natural beauty. All you need are a few table decorations and a photo opp area to get that patriotic pizazz!

Speaking of napkins, I just love these! They are explosive in design and color, literally! They have fireworks printed on them from edge to edge and I love it.

I love patterned napkins paired with solid color plates, so I would opt for red or white plates to tie in the other colors in these otherwise blue napkins. Therefore, you’re sticking within your theme, but you’re also allowing the napkins to shine since they have the firework design on them.

That being said, I am not opposed to matching patterned firework cups. These are too cute to pass up and would look great with those red plates we mentioned earlier.

For table decor, I would go with simple candle votives, and bigger vases or baskets filled with sparklers and confetti poppers to get that firework feeling even on the table. Pair it with a few shiny tassel accessories and it will be the cutest table set up you’ve ever seen. You could even add a few bigger confetti poppers for the older guests, such as these Patriotic Confetti Cannons.

Now, for the big guns! A patriotic balloon arch is the perfect way to be trendy, fun, and have a finished looking party without tons of work. I love this one because it has red, white, and blue balloons as well as some spectacular firework-feeling silver balloons I am obsessed with, truly.

The Party Place has every balloon imaginable so show them this photo, and they can help you find exactly what you need. I also love that this arch includes some fun patriotic garland, and The Party Place offers several different options such as the one found here.

With this, you’ll have the cutest spot to take photos this 4th of July! Oh, and don’t forget to tag us in all your photos on Instagram @the_partyplace so we can see all of your cute parties and celebrations this 4th!

So, I’m a June baby, which means I have had plenty of experience in throwing pool parties, beach bashes, and everything else “summer” related that I could make into a birthday party. It just made sense! As a kid, who the heck wouldn’t want a pool party for a birthday? I vividly remember playing all sorts of pool games, eating cookie cake and ice cream, and just celebrating my birthday out in the sun. It was a lot of fun, and I think all kids can enjoy a nice beachy, summer-y birthday party. So, to all the summer birthday folks out there, I’ve got a fun beach themed party to throw for your summer celebration!

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I like to go with classic beach vibes when I plan a summer birthday party. Think: bright colors, the ocean, sunglasses, beach accessories, fruit, and popsicles. These might sound like random items, but read them again. When you read that list you immediately thought back to all those fun summer memories at the beach as a kid, right? Yep. That’s what I thought. It’s simple, really! Party Place makes it even easier with a huge selection of beach and summer themed dinnerware, decorations, party props, and balloons that can be found in store and online here.

One of my favorite beach party decorations has to be this beach ball pinata.

 Seriously?! Could that be any cuter?

Food is easy too! Just take that list of summer essentials I gave you nd get those ideas rocking! You’d be surprised at just how cute and clever you can get with these beach snacks. For example, I love the idea of using crushed graham crackers on the birthday cake to imitate sand.

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Oh, and these jello cups with little umbrellas and floating bears, I am actually obsessed.

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Finally, I want to show you these “crabwiches.” Easy, tasty, and too cute! Perfect to grab and go to fill up those kids and fuel them for their pool fun. Just remember to wait to swim after you eat so you don’t cramp up.

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With all this food, I’m getting hungry and totally wanting to throw a pool party. Well, my birthday is this month so maybe I’ll do just that. See you there?

Nothing screams Memorial Day more to me than a BBQ/cookout vibe. Maybe it’s because school is over by Memorial Day and it’s the first hurrah of summer, or perhaps it is something else! No matter the case, Memorial Day calls for a bbq and that is that. BBQs are casual, social, and lots of fun. The food is simple and good and the company is even better! Just get that grill going, and let’s have a party!

For decorations, I like to think patriotic and summer aesthetics fit this holiday the best. So, bring out your American flags and the gingham tablecloths… it is their time to shine!

You can really show your American pride with these serving trays and these USA yard stakes. Oh, and for extra flair, we like to add these little flag picks to our table centerpieces. 

Another idea to really elevate your Memorial Day cookout is to do a hot dog and burger bar. This is a great way to make a simple cookout a little more sophisticated and exciting for the partygoers. It’s basically the same thing as a regular cookout, just with all your toppings and extras layed out in a nice and accessible manner for everyone to grab the food!

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For dessert, why not do ice cream? The weather is getting warmer and so that means ice cream season is upon us (my favorite season tbh). This festive ice cream sandwich is super easy and super fun! Just go buy your favorite ice cream sandwiches (my mom and I live for North Star) and cover the edges in red, white, and blue sprinkles. You’ll want to keep these frozen up until dessert time, so we suggest putting them all on a platter and covering them in cling wrap so they can simply sit in the freezer door.

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Lastly, let’s not forget about drinks! Again, the weather is getting hotter so you’re gonna want to offer your guests something cool and refreshing. We suggest a nice white wine spritzer with frozen blueberries and strawberries to top it off. This drink is so beautiful guys, and so simple to make! It is a great summer starter drink, and the frozen fruit adds a pretty factor as well a little bit extra summer flavor. Yum!

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That’s all, my friends! You’re now ready to host a fabulous Memorial Day BBQ with some fun new tricks up your sleeve. Come get all your party supplies at The Party Place. Trust me, we’ve got all the American decor and summer vibes you could want!.

As this unconventional school year comes to an end, we all deserve a little bit of a celebration. Endless Zoom calls, tricky online classes, and finicky technology has made school a weird experience for everyone. I know that as a college student, I am ready for in person classes. I feel like I am drowning in school work on Zoom without really knowing what the heck is going on! (Mom, if you’re reading this, my grades are still good, but yeah, it has been hard.)

So, I propose a party that is technology free! We need a break from Zoom and everything else since our lives literally are spent staring at a screen all day. Why not have a party that is completely tech free? You may be asking yourself, well, what are we gonna do at this party? How about a super fun game night that is filled with all the old school board games galore.

I LOVE board games and card games. There is just something so fun about getting together with friends or family and getting that competitive spirit for something so simple like Monopoly or Life. I think board games are also a great way to connect with people and just have a lot of fun. We may get competitive, but it is all in good fun. We don’t have to think about the life problems or anything else. We just get to have that kid-spirit once again with all the old school games.

Alright, let’s get down to business. The perfect celebratory game night coming your way…

We like to keep decorations straight forward, simple, and fun around here. There is no need for fuss when you can get the best looking party with just a little pizazz. Party Place has that! Just check out our balloons , table decorations , and other party supplies to get the vibe you want.

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As for the games, we all probably own a few decks of cards and board game classics just because you know, it was the cool thing to do back in the day! I would do games like Life, Scrabble, Sorry, and all the goodies. Maybe steer clear of Monopoly unless that is all you want to play at your party!

Jenga, Uno, Nertz, and other card games are also great and fun options! Cards Against Humanity and Quiplash are great for older audiences, so if you are having children over, keep it to the kid-friendly classics!

Food is also important! I suggest grab and go food options that allow your players to play while not getting hangry! Adding fun labels that pertain to your game is also a nice touch. Personally, I am in love with the Scrabble Cheez Its! Say less! Give it to me!

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With little effort that results in tons of fun, what is holding you back on doing a game night? We all need it after the wild year it has been!

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