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The Rock and Roll Party - Send out invitations shaped like old 45 rpm records and flashback to the 50's including all the memorabilia of the decade accompanied with cheeseburgers, fries, milkshakes and music, including Elvis who can be a theme by himself. Derivations of this party might include 70's Disco Party, Heavy Metal and Punk Parties with leather, chains and green hair, etc.
Casino Royal Party - Ask your guest to dress in grand gala style with glamorous evening dresses and men wearing black suites and ties. Set up gambling tables including roulette wheels and decorate the walls with poker cards and tons of money everywhere to play... fake of course.
Chinese Night Party - Chopsticks, fortune cookies, dragons and oriental lions all over the place in full effect especially to celebrate the Chinese New Year. The amusement can include "guess your Chinese pet" or perform the dragon's dance.
Cocktail party - Always a classic among the special parties and suitable to celebrate almost anything. Start to practice in advance to present yourself as the most renowned bartender or chef. Create your own drink mixing or select a less known drink, perhaps with slight variation to assign it an imaginative name. Your party will transcend as the only place where people can enjoy the "X"-Drink that you prepare.
The list of special party themes is endless, and just remember to server the appropriate matching foods and drinks. Have on hand a cocktail shaker, glasses and glass furniture like umbrellas, stirrers topped by any theme related or simply parrots, coconut trees or bathing beauties.
Don't forget to review your alcohol arsenal and get soft drinks and juices for those who prefer non-alcoholic beverages. Since every special party is unique the spirits can range from Beers, Coolers, Table Wines, Sweet or Dry Vermouths including Campari, Cinzano, etc. to stronger spirits including Brandy, Gin, Vodka, Rum, Whisky, Tequila, Cognac and even soft mixers, cordials and cremes such as Amaretto, Sambuca, Kahlua, Tía Mara, Baileys, Creme de Menthe or Creme de Cacao among others.
Budget:
The budget is the only limitation when it comes to food and drinks. Stretch your money adding mixers to the shopping list just like soda and tonic water, coke, lemonade, orange juice, tomato juice, cranberry juice, lime cordial, cream or milk and don't forget salt, pepper, sugar, cubes and frappe ice, strawberries, olives, Worcestershire and Tabasco sauces, Grenadine and Angostura bitters.
Whatever the celebration don't forget to set some basics in your checklist and try to be on time making whichever possible with enough anticipation:
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Compose the guest list.
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Set the time and date.
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Select the theme and book the venues.
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Plan the invites, food and drinks.
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Parking and other access facilities.
Also, as in all the celebrations, enjoy your special party day.
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