Party Themes From A-Z (A)

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Parties are getting more and more extravagant. Thanks to some "help" from Pinterest, parties of all kinds have gone from simple get-togethers with cake and gifts to full-blown special affairs with decorations out the wazoo, themed foods, and games no one ever would have thought to include in a birthday party or bridal shower. 

With so many options to choose from, we've compiled a few theme options from A-Z that might help you plan a party that your children, spouse, sibling, or friend will love and enjoy!

1. Animals!

The great part about this theme is its versatility. It could easily be used for a baby shower or a birthday, it has multiple budget options, and everyone loves animals!

If this party is for a child, ask them to color in an animal coloring book,
then cut out the pictures, string yarn through them to make a garland,
 and use your child's art as decorations!

Pro Tip:
If you're going for a fierce look on a budget, head on over to the Dollar Tree.  Pick out animals of all shapes and sizes and stop by Wal-Mart for a can or two of gold, silver, and/or black spray paint and go to town! Turn every-day toys into fancy figurines, and place around the party!

The cake is the easiest way to incorporate a theme, something as simple
as this elephant cake topper draws it all together!

Not crazy about the cake topper? Make the cake an animal face!

2. Alice In Wonderland

There are sooooo many options for this fun theme. Where to even begin??

These centerpieces are cheap and simple to make,
all of these items can be found at the Dollar Tree!
Looking to spruce it up? Put the flowers in an Eiffel
Tower vase and dangle the cards from the stems with
fishing line!

The invitation sets the tone of the event, make
sure to match them with your decorations!

It's amazing what you can do with a deck of cards!

Alice In Wonderland is a pretty easy theme when it comes to food. Include anything you'd expect to find at an English tea party, and you're good to go! But if you're looking for fun ways to spruce it up, check out these Rice Crispy Treats!

3. Amazing Race!

Not a typical themed party, but who wants typical? Line up a bunch of clues and challenges, and you've incorporated the themeand the games in one! Lay some maps on the table and BAM! Your decorating is complete. No one will be looking at the centerpieces when they're running around trying to figure out the latest clue!

Decorations complete!

Admit it, you really want this to be your next theme.

You can make challenges out of ANYTHING! Put on your thinking cap,
raid your cupboards, go through your garage- inspiration is
laying around your house!