Hosting a Roaring Twenties party
Hosting a Roaring 20’s party can be a fabulous and fun event that transports your guests back to the glamorous era of flappers, jazz, and secret speakeasies.
Get ready for a night of fabulous fun and vintage vibes!
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Roaring 20's style invitations
Once you’ve chosen a date and location for your party. Which I can’t help you with! But bear in mind how many people are coming, and what is accessible.
Your invitations should be designed in the style of the 1920s with art deco patterns, fonts, and colors.
On the invite I would make it clear that you encourage guests to dress in 1920s fashion. (Don’t make it mandatory though some people don’t like dressing up.)
Here are some ideas for Roaring 20’s invitations.
1920's style decorations
- Decorate with art deco motifs, gold and black color schemes, and plenty of feathers and pearls.
- Set up a “speakeasy” bar area with jazz-age cocktails like martinis and Old Fashioneds.
- Use vintage items like gramophones, typewriters, and antique furniture to create an authentic ambiance.
- Add low lighting with candlelit lanterns or string lights to create a cozy, 1920s atmosphere.
Gatsby Costumes
- Encourage guests to dress in 1920s fashion. For men, think suits, suspenders, and fedora hats. For women, flapper dresses, headbands with feathers, and pearls are perfect.
Provide accessories like feather boas and fedoras for guests who need them.
1920's style music
- Create a playlist of jazz and swing music from the 1920s for dancing. You can also hire a jazz band or DJ to provide live entertainment.
Roaring 20's party games and activities
- Set up a dance floor with Charleston dance lessons for your guests.
- Organize a costume contest with prizes for the best-dressed flapper and dapper gent.
- Consider having a poker table or other card games as gambling was popular during this era.
1920's food and drink
- Serve finger foods and hors d’oeuvres like shrimp cocktails, deviled eggs, and mini sandwiches.
- Have a variety of classic cocktails available, such as the Sidecar, Bee’s Knees, and the French 75.
- Don’t forget to serve non-alcoholic options for designated drivers and non-drinkers.
Roaring Twenties photo booth
Set up a photo booth with 1920s-themed props like feather boas, bowties, and top hats. It’s a great way for guests to capture memories of the evening.
1920's party favors
Send guests home with small 1920s-themed party favors like mini flasks, vintage-style keychains, or personalized matchbooks.
Remember, the Roaring 20’s were all about extravagance, so go all out with your decorations and encourage your guests to embrace the era’s spirit. With the right atmosphere and attention to detail, your Roaring 20’s party is sure to be a hit!