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Whatever the occasion when planning a party something that will add "magic" to your party is building your event around a party theme. Choose the right party theme idea and you can transform your event from plain to dazzling, from ordinary to unforgettable. Therefore, if you want to create a festive experience for both yourself and your guests choose a fun party theme that adds uniqueness and individuality to your party.

There are many creative ideas for party themes that you can consider. What works for you might differ from what works for someone else. The best idea for you often is something that reflects your personal style or reflects your personality [or that of the person you are honoring at your party]. If the theme is something you really like, then you will get excited about it and very likely will put your heart into creating an exciting and memorable party.

This doesn't necessarily mean that your theme has to be something elaborate. It can be as simple as the season of the year or your favorite flower. What is relevant is that the theme provide a common thread running throughout your party - from the invitations, decorations, costumes (if any), menu, music and other activities. So the sooner you decide on a theme the easier it will be to plan other party details.

To center on a theme make the most of color. Choose one or two colors or a combination of different colors to highlight your theme. Extend it to your welcome banners and such decorations as flowers, balloons and confetti. Integrate it into your table settings through centerpieces, candle holders and linen. The most attractive yet inexpensive themed party ideas spring from a tasteful and creative use of colors and shades.

Now let's consider some good party themes for persons of different ages. First kids absolutely love costume theme parties. Little girls feel pretty in princess theme parties and those where they can dress up like Disney characters or Barbie dolls. Pastel-colored bedrooms with clouds and floral prints make good settings for all-girls pajama parties and sleepovers. Young boys are thrilled to play the role of superheroes from popular cartoons, comic books, and movie series, such as Stars Wars.

College students would gladly dip into your theme, especially if it's a dip in the water at a beach or pool party. A summer theme party where you can show up in swim wear for swimming or playing volleyball works well with many teenagers.

Adults find pleasure and nostalgia in theme parties which focus on the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s. Just clear the dance floor and bring out the lights to flaunt the hairstyles, attires, and moves of these decades. A theme inspired by some Hollywood drama or Broadway plays adds glamour and class to your party. People can live their fantasies by pretending to be celebrities and walking down the red carpet. You can even get them to perform songs and acts from famous plays like Grease, West Side Story, Mama Mia, Dream Girls and more. Just bring out the karaoke machine and hand out some microphones.

The above suggestions are just a few ideas of what you can do to create a theme party for parties for various ages. However, we have only scratched the surface. The number of theme party ideas are as great as your imagination. So don't think you have to copy something that others have done, or that you may read about on the internet. Don't be bashful. Don't hold back thinking your idea is silly. If it is something you like, then go for it. When you allow yourself to be creative, you will be surprised how much fun you can add to your party and very likely your guests not only love your idea, but will remember it's unique character and the fun they had for many months to come.

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