Spice Up Dinner Time With A Theme Party

Back when I was in college I worked at Rag Tops, a car dealership in West Palm Beach that specializes in convertibles, hence the name Ragtops, and classic cars. When the owners, Ty and Sheri were married they had a reception at Ragtops. The building is from the 1920’s, three stories high and packed with fun and amazing memorabilia from art deco to 50’s retro. I am thinking the same thing they must have thought, “who wouldn’t want to have a party here!” And so Party Perfect was born.

We hosted a myriad of parties centered around themes for fortune 500 companies to private individuals. We had The Great Gatsby, Sock Hop’n 50’s, The psychedelic 60’s, Bar Mitzvahs and Halloween to name a few. When I moved away I took my love of parties with me. Once a month I hosted a theme party for a few friends. Each month the list of invited guests changed. It was not long before friends and acquaintances who had heard about the parties were begging to be on the next months list of invited guests. The parties were simple. Just food and decorations. But, just like at Ragtops, my friends eyes lite up and their spirits danced at the site of good food and fun lovely decorations. It was something different and out of the ordinary.

I can’t think of a kid who does not get excited at the mention of the word party, a majority of adults included. Theme parties need not be confined to holidays and cultural cuisines. There are decades, seasons, special occassions, western, luau, sports, favorite movie, Hollywood, casino, music, everything made like a pie night, sing for your supper, mystery dinner, circus, royalty, alien, safari, pirate and the list goes on.

We like to keep the decorations and menu simple and inexpensive. Balloons and streamers, maybe a strand of lights, homemade hats or centerpieces. When Mason and Adelin hear the words party night they can’t wait to dive into the craft cabinet to make decorations. It is one way we have been able to add a little spice and excitement to dinner.