I love theme parties. They get your host excited about her party at a whole other level than "see how many paying customers you can get to come to your party" and they increase the likelihood that she'll have a good turnout. That's why I always encouraged my hosts to choose a theme, even if it was a simple "Girl's Night Out" theme. During the summer, I loved theme parties that were seasonal. Here are a few of my favorite summer themes along with a few tips for each:
- Ice Cream Social Party – Have the host provide all the "fixin's" for making sundaes – including edible bowls made out of ice cream cones (which you can buy at any grocery store) and let your guests go to it!
- Wine and Cheese Tasting Party – Ask each guest (on the invitation) to bring their favorite wine in a plain paper sack and have the host provide the cheese. Then do a "blind tasting" and let everyone vote. Whoever brought the winning wine wins a cool prize!
- Pool or Patio Party – Great for the warm nights of summer. Use a large bowl or bucket full of ice to keep beverages cool and encourage your host to keep it simple with finger food and paper plates.
- Back Yard BBQ Party – I just received an invitation for one of these in the mail and loved the idea. Who doesn't like a BBQ in the summer? After everyone's eaten, they'll be ready to hear about your products.
These are obviously just a few of my ideas. What about you? What fun themes are you offering your hostesses right now to increase attendance at their summer parties?
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Hi Julie and friends!
I know you love theme parties…and here is a great summer theme party that I got from a co-worker. A Flip-Flop Theme! Lots of FUN! (And Easy)
Flip-Flop Fun! By Terry Bell
We're having a party, no shoes are allowed
Just bring your flip flops and you'll fit into the crowd.
Big ones, little ones, any ol” size,
but keep up with your tickets, you just might win a prize!
Red ones, green ones, yellow, or blue,
Hi-heeled, low-heeled, any will do.
Pink ones, now that's a fashion flare,
Earn 5 tickets if you have on a pair.
Hi-heeled flip flops would be something to see,
If you have a pair of those, you will earn three!
Plain old flip flops-the rubber ones will do,
But don't be disappointed if they only count for two!
Bright colors always seem to turn a head,
earn 3 tickets for yellow and 5 for red.
If your flip flops are the oldest, this ain't the "road show",
Give me back two, those shoes have to go!
Now those of you with flip flops that match your toe-nails,
It's 3 tickets to you, coordination really sells.
Hey, let's take a vote for the cutest and if your shoes win,
you get to take 3 tickets from any "X"-Friend!
Animal print flip flops that match your thong,
with that combination, you can't go wrong!
So here's 5 tickets! (We'll take your word on the thong.)
What? Forgot your flip flops, we've got a pair for you,
Wear these and a boa and your tickets are two!
Count up your tickets, you may have the most,
But we're having a drawing….don't get mad at the host!
CUTE HUH!? Thank you for all you do. You've really helped change the way I do business…in a good way.
Amanda