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Theme Party Ideas
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Toga Party Ideas
Party Resource Guide
Presented by Event & Wedding Planners
Whether you are planning a Toga party of the "Animal House"
variety or of the classical "Julius Caesar" variety, the
following ideas will work well. This theme is a terrific
choice for any occasion - birthday bash, anniversary, Bar
Mitzvah, New Year's Eve or even a reunion.
This is also a great theme for kids and teens (minus any
alcoholic beverages). The tone of the party is entirely up
to you! For starters, ask all of your
guests to come dressed up. They can dress in anything from a
simple toga, to something more elaborate . . .a Roman slave,
or a figure of Greek mythology (Zeus, Apollo, Athena,
Hercules, Helen of Troy, etc.).
Decorate your party location primarily in white and gold.
Use gold spray paint to cover anything that isn't breathing
or living for a very dramatic effect!
TOGA PARTY IDEAS
If you want to send the message that this toga party is for
the crazy and light-hearted, then attach a note to a pair of
Sunglasses inviting your fellow partiers to a Greek bash
they won't soon forget!
Toga Party Decorating
Here are a few tips for pulling together a spectacular look
that will transport your guests to ancient Greece:
 
Toga Memories Banners Each
Decorate your party area primarily in white and gold.
Use gold spray paint to cover anything that isn't breathing
or living for a very dramatic effect!
Think mood lighting
- candles, candles, and more Candles. As long as there are
no small children around fill tables with various sized
candles and keep them lit throughout the evening. Floating
candles look absolutely lovely. Place a glass bowl, or
several different sized wineglasses filled with water on a
mirror. Add small candles, and enjoy the romantic effect
they produce.
Purchase several
GOLD LAUREL WREATH crowns. Wear one for the evening to complement your outfit,
and use a couple in your decorating. They look
terrific on buffet tables. If your budget will allow get enough for
all your guests as an authentic favor! Grapevines, oil-burning lamps, and
Ivy Vine Garland will add
an instant Greek feel to the room!
Place an
Ivy Vine Garland down the center of a table as a
runner or make a simple leaf garland
runner by cutting a piece of gold
wired organza ribbon the length you want the runner to be.
Spray paint some leaves gold (back and front sides), let
dry, then staple to the ribbon, overlapping the leaves as
you staple them on. Place the garland down the center of
your table and add some
LED Tea Lights for a romantic look.
Use a 8' long
Pothos Garland Green to add a touch of elegance to your event.
Transforming your
party room to fit your theme is quick, easy, and
inexpensive when you use
Patterned Corr Paper 4' Ivy 25' Roll ! Each
roll of this ivy paper is 4' x 50'. Printed on one
side.
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Transforming your party
room to fit your theme is quick, easy, and
inexpensive when you use this patterned paper! Each
roll of this
Patterned Flat Paper 4' Ivy 50' Roll. Printed on one side. |
Transform any drab venue with gossamer. If you are
decorating a large area, or want to make any area look more
intimate and festive, drape and swag white or gold Gossamer across ceilings, walls, and
the edges of table skirting. Twist two colors together for a
stunning look. The gossamer drapes so beautifully, that if
your room is softly lit, it will have an ethereal glow -
just the right look for a night of dreams, hopes, and high
drama!
Never underestimate the power of decorating with
Balloons,
as they can transform any size room into a cozy space in
minutes at a very low cost.
Balloon Decorating
Tips. You can float hundreds of helium filled white &
gold balloons on the ceiling. Also scatter air filled
balloons on the dance floor. To save money, inflate hundreds of balloons
with air rather than helium, tie a 6-8 foot piece of Curling
Ribbon to the end of each balloon. Using scotch tape, masking
tape, or straight pins, hang balloons down from the ceiling
so they hang at different lengths. Curl the loose end of the
ribbon with scissors.
Table Decorations:
Use a gold paint pen (available
at craft and art supply stores) to draw random Roman
numerals or the Grecian block pattern on the handles of
white plastic cutlery. Tie the plastic flatware together
with gold ribbon - big impact at a little price!
Drape Gold
Ivy Garland along the edges of all your tables.
This will add an easy and authentic Greek feel to your party
room!
If you are using a white tablecloth, why not decorate it
with fabric paint? The same concept will also work with a
White Plastic
Tablecover. Paint large golden swirls, a Grecian
block pattern, or Roman numerals (in the appropriate number
if you are celebrating a birthday or anniversary). As an
alternative, stamp a fancy design with a pre-cut sponge or
attach ribbon in a Grecian pattern.
Use
Beer Mug Candles as centerpieces.
Toga Party Favors
Rather than waiting until your guests are making their exit
to give them a party favor, some favors can be given during
the party, which will add color and fun! The following
favors should appeal to most ages:
Either use a Polaroid camera
to send a picture home with your guests, or mail souvenir
photos at a later date. Take lots of pictures at the party,
or leave disposable cameras (spray paint them gold for an
elegant touch) on tables and encourage guests to use them
throughout the evening. You'll have plenty of warm memories
captured to pass along to your appreciative friends.
Give out
Sunglasses to add to
this craziness!
Think glow in the dark, especially for an "Animal House"
party! Check out glow in the dark Bracelets and
Necklaces. Not only do the children love them, but adults do
too! We've seen the necklaces worn in some pretty creative
places on the body.
Toga Party Activities
If you want your party to have a formal elegant tone, hire a
harpist to play during the mingling and dining portion of
your party. Tyres and panpipes are other instruments that
would provide appropriate entertainment. For dancing, go
with fun dance music provided by a DJ or your own stereo!
Here are more activity ideas
for your Greek party:
A costume contest is a terrific idea for a Toga Party. Award
prizes for "best costume", "most authentic", "best
accessories", "most likely to become a Roman goddess", etc.
Prepare a trivia quiz filled with information about Greek
mythology and Roman customs and traditions - a great way to
entertain and educate your guests!
Play a fun game of "bobbing for olives" (or grapes)! Use
individual wide-mouth glasses or bowls - one per player -
filled with either martinis or sparkling water. Let each
player bob for the olive using only his or her mouth. Use a
stopwatch and time players one at a time. Good for lots of
laughs!
Create a backdrop for "official" Toga Party photos. Whether
your backdrop is as simple as a stunning metallic curtain or
a column decorated with hanging vines, reserve a place where
everyone can have a special souvenir photo taken. This is a
night they will want to remember forever!
Toga Party Food & Cake Ideas
Here are some suggestions for Toga Party munchies:
Use large platters (purchase inexpensive platters - even
disposable foil will work) and spray paint them gold. Fill
them with fresh chunks of cheese in a variety of colors,
huge bunches of grapes still on the vine, fruits, dates,
figs and nuts, and big whole loaves of bread in varying
sizes.
For heartier fare, serve chicken with figs, a phyllo spinach
tart, and garlicky olives. Cover the platters with Ivy
Vines.
Serve robust wine from a terra cotta urn or golden pitchers.
If an "Animal House" atmosphere is more to your taste, serve
lots of finger food, chips, beer nuts, etc. - and have a
couple of kegs of beer on hand!
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Agean Archway Each
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They fill an entire wall, and better yet, they provide
guests with the most realistic setting imaginable. When else
will your guests have the opportunity to relax in this
gorgeous Mediterranean?
Mediterranean Arch Photo Mural Each
2' White Balustrade Pair
Fluted Pedestal 4' White Pair
Roman Helmet Each
Roman Laurel Wreath Each
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