How many of your friends’ birthday parties do you remember? Probably not a lot, definitely not all of them. Unless there was some kind of a theme or something of significance that happened, all these parties start to blend in after a while. That leads us to an obvious conclusion: if you want your birthday bash to be an unforgettable evening and the talk of the town – come up with a fun theme. We’re not going to lie to you. Not all birthday party themes are as equally exciting.
When picking out a theme, you must be very careful to pick the right one that will wow your guests but doesn’t require them to spend too much time and money getting ready. So, before you start planning, check out these unique themes for your birthday party that are guaranteed to make for an unforgettable evening!
Hollywood Red Carpet
Everybody likes dressing up every once in a while, and a big birthday is a perfect opportunity to do so. Glamour makeup, rented tuxes, fancy cocktails, and an excuse to wear that fancy dress you bought ages ago – it’s the perfect recipe for a great party!
Complete the theme by hiring a photographer to take celebrity headshots of your friends as they strut along the red carpet, and you’re in for an unforgettable night! Just communicate the theme enough so that some guests don’t feel overdressed. Trust us, black tie optional is the best way to go.
Choose a Letter
If you’re on TikTok or Instagram, you’ve probably seen examples of this before. It’s one of the best and most unique themes for your birthday party, and it’s not even hard to execute. The setup is easy: ask your guests to dress up as something, starting with your chosen letter. If your friends are imaginative, you’re in for a fun night with many exciting costumes.
A quick tip: Choose the letter carefully f you choose this theme. Picking out a letter like X can end up only causing chaos and confusion since there are not a lot of words starting with this letter.
Harry Potter Night
This one goes out to all millennials still waiting for that Hogwarts letter. Now’s the chance to live through your childhood dream!
Start by sending all your friends a Hogwarts letter instead of a basic text invite to the group chat. You can ask your friends to disclose their Hogwarts houses, or you can assign them houses based on your opinion of them.
Create banners and get plenty of colorful balloons everywhere around the house or venue. Serve butterbeer, chocolate frogs, and other magical snacks to your fellow Potterheads. If you’re over 21, start a drinking tournament and reward the highest-scoring house at night’s end.
Karaoke Party
Sing your heart out. Karaoke parties are one of the easiest unique themes for your birthday party that will still wow all your guests and make for an entertaining night. You only need a karaoke machine and a few drinks in your system to get up on that stage.
Alternatively, consider renting or buying your karaoke machine if you’re hosting a house party. Of course, you can always find karaoke versions of songs on YouTube, but it’s not the same unless you have a whole setup.
Don’t worry if you have nowhere to store the machine after the party, especially if you live in Dallas. You can always rent a storage unit for all your items and keep them there until your next birthday!
Come As You Were In the 90s
Have you seen your old photos that were taken in the 90s? Chances are, they’re pretty embarrassing. But there’s just something about sharing that embarrassment with your friends that makes it fun and a real bonding experience. Don’t be afraid to commit to it. Seventh grade was hard on all of us.
To get into the true 90s spirit, consider hiring a Dallas DJ to play non-stop bangers throughout the night as things get crazy on the dance floor.
Favorite Character Night
Everybody has their favorite fictional character they’d love to dress up as. The good news is they won’t have to wait until Halloween! Let your guests choose their favorite characters from any movie or set up a more strict theme.
For example, choose a movie and make all your guests dress up as characters from that movie. Alternatively, pick a famous actor, and have all your friends dress up as a character that the celebrity played. You’ll see some people get creative with it.
Whenever you’re hosting a costume party, consider renting a photo booth so that the guests can take home photos from the party and keep them as souvenirs.
Dress Up As Someone Else
Dressing up as a celebrity or your favorite character is pretty cool. However, there’s something about dressing up as your friend or loved one that just makes it all the more exciting. Maybe it’s the fact that they’ll get to see their reaction and hear their comments that makes this experience a lot more challenging yet incredibly hilarious at the same time.
You can have your friends all dress up as you, or dress up as their partner. Alternatively, you can make them draw names from a hat and dress up as the person they pick. Turn it into a competition, and make them vote for the best costume. Bonus points if they also act as the person they choose.
Final Thoughts
Why would you want to waste your birthday party doing the same things you do every other weekend when you can pick a theme and make it memorable? Some unique themes for your birthday party will wow your guests and keep them talking about it for the rest of your lives.
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