This is part of a series based on the nightclub-themed birthday party I held on 02/26/11. Over the next week or so I'll be posting several of the ideas and items that really helped make it a success!
Looking for more club party ideas? Check out my other party-related posts here.
There were some great nightclub party ideas submitted by readers during the Target giveaway. I asked everyone to "give me an idea for my party! It could be food, inexpensive decor, or anything else you think might help me set the club mood."
I got many fabulous answers. Here are just a few of the highlights:
From Sksweeps:
"I'd go with lots of jewel toned balloons like in your blog header, and you could echo that with the plates, napkins, centerpieces..."
From Stephanie:
"You can cover lamps/lights with inexpensive cuts of fabric or scarves to create a moody, club feel with lighting (just make sure the fabric doesn't touch the light bulbs), then definitely get some great music going. You can invent a special drink for the night in honor of your birthday to serve to everyone. Most importantly, have fun with it, don't stress over it and celebrate another year of life!!!"
From Dawns41:
"I would have Creme Puffs as a dessert. You could put them in the Gold Foil baking cups and arrange them on a tray."
From BethElderton:
"Change to combination colored and black bulbs; move the furniture back for dancing,set a long playlist for music, don a fabulous gothic ball gown!"
From Yaz:
"To get a club feel i think it would be good to have somewhat an upscale club scene. I would say have a few friends serving drinks like as waiters but you want them to have fun too so not too much of that. But you could have refreshments such as chips and dip, meatballs or chicken wings,a fruit tray, or even a oster fondue pot which can be purchased for $25 at Target. You can always keep this for the future. For music you should have a friend control what is being played. I know it may take time but have cds that someone can pop in and out with your music everyone will enjoy. If you have lamps in your house then you can easily replace the bulbs with different colors bulbs to have a great effect!"
From Deanna:
"have a red carpet outside
place snacks like nuts and pretzels around
Have a person walk around with trays of small food like mini burgers or chicken on a stick
create fun drinks with colored sugar around the edge of the glasses
disco ball
have a cool DJ
dance floor"
From Erica C.:
"Go buy a sexy outfit to feel awesome during the party!"
From Taleah:
"Christmas lights! They're great for low lighting, and you (hopefully) have them in different colors!"
From Hippie4ever:
"How about one of those balls that has different colored circles inset and rotates around an internal lightbulb. Finger foods, but not to messy...stained clothes, rug, furniture: maybe delectable sandwiches cut into small portions, rolled lunchenmeats/cheeses around roasted red pepper, olive assortment, a chocolate tray might be nice - bite size variety of different chocolates...Ghiradelli has a # of different bagged and individually wrapped varieties, nuts (try to be sparing on salt...it will make your guests thirsty and if you're serving alcohol make sure each group has a designated driver or plan for a sleepover). "
From Dandmrobbins:
"Have someone at the door pretending to be the bouncer and stamp their hand"
From Amied027:
"Mardi Gras beads would be a fun addition! They are cheap and everybody loves them!"
From Beeb:
"Check your local dollar store for inexpensive decor! They often sell party supplies, tinted lightbulbs, even cocktail glasses and ice trays."
From Kellyr78:
"You could decorate with old records or paint old cds on one side and hang them from the ceiling."
From Kpintn:
" love using the novelty ice cube trays for drinks....my favorite is the one that makes round solid ice balls.
Oh, and those do-it-yourself ice sculpture/molds makes for convversation........"
From Nancy:
"Some ideas: select a couple of colors and go to a dollar-type store to get tablecloths, cups, plates, napkins, etc for just a dollar each. Get some clear glass vases and fill with colored glass marbles or colored glass rocks that match your colors. Use colored light bulbs to give a nice glow. Have a signature drink - either alcoholic and/or non-alcoholic versions can be made. Have finger food that is OK at room temperature - that doesn't have to stay hot: chips, dip, small sandwiches, chocolate cupcakes, etc. Have fun!"
From Dave:
"My idea would be whole grain crackers next to the veggie tray as so many are trying to eat better. This way they can throw sliced cucumbers, or another vegtable slice on it."
Thanks for all the wonderful ideas, everyone!
