Bach to the 70's! How to Plan a Groovy Retro Themed Bachelorette Party
There are a lot of ways to plan a fabulous bachelorette party. But one of the easiest, most fun ways is to throw a retro 70's theme party. From the music to the décor, everything can be themed around this groovy decade while still having a totally modern twist. Here's how!
Everyone needs a little retro inspiration!
You can't start planning your groovy retro-themed bachelorette party without a little inspo! If you want to plan a truly memorable event, you need to get in the right headspace.
Start by look at pictures of vintage clothing and jewelry or visitng your local thrift store. Read about the history of music from that era or watch movies from that time period (like ‘Saturday Night Fever’ or ‘Roller Boogie’). And of course, start pinning!
The yellow sunflower centrepieces, the disco ball lighting, the funny hats and flowers in their hair...I just love it! Let's break down each part of this fabulous theme into manageable parts that you can use to plan your own retro party. Check out these Pinterest boards to get the ideas flowing:
https://www.pinterest.com/sunnyboulevardevents/70s-bachelorette-party-ideas-groovy-inspiration/
https://www.pinterest.com/nicolezemora/bachelorette-theme-the-last-disco/
https://www.pinterest.com/tallyboo78/70s-party-ideas/
Invitations
If you're looking for a way to get your bachelorette party started, invitations are the perfect place to begin! Invite your friends over with some groovy retro style.
To make this happen, think back on what the 70's were like and bring those vibes into your invitation. Use bright colors and let them shine through—after all, this is the time of disco balls and bell bottoms! You can also use images from that period as inspiration.
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Decorations
For decorations, use your imagination. A lot of people think a bachelorette party needs to be all about the bride-to-be—and it does! But it also needs to be about your group of friends too. So if you want to decorate with things that represent you and your friends as a group (as opposed to just one person), go for it!
If you're going for a retro theme, there are lots of ways you can do this. You could use fabric or paper in pastel colors like pink or yellow; these are great because they'll make everything look soft and breezy while still being bold enough to stand out from other parties going on at the same time as yours.
Whatever color scheme(s) inspire(s) us most, we should definitely take advantage by finding some kind of decoration that makes our venue feel inviting even before anyone gets there (like hanging up streamers). We might also consider buying special plastic cups or tumblers with lids so guests don't have refills constantly interrupting conversation—and maybe even get some fun decorative napkins printed up too!
Food and Drinks
Food and drinks are a big part of any party. As the host, you want to make sure your guests have an enjoyable time. You also want to make sure that you don’t spend all your time in the kitchen or behind the bar!
The easiest way to do this is by picking food and drinks that are easy on everyone. You can find recipes online or create something from scratch—just make sure it’s tasty, fun, and simple for everyone involved. If you don't have time to cook up some delicious treats yourself, consider ordering takeout from a nearby restaurant instead. This way, both they'll have time off their feet while preparing delicious meals for everyone else at your party as well!
Drinks should be just as easy: choose something alcoholic with lots of variety (if possible) so nobody has trouble finding something they like; think about how many people will be there when choosing what kind of alcohols would work best—you might not want hard liquor if there will only be eight people attending!
Games and activities
Games and activities are another great way to keep the party going. They should be fun, but not too competitive. It's important that all the guests have fun and not feel left out or excluded. The games should also be easy to set up and take down, so you don't spend too much time setting them up while all your guests are waiting around for you!
And lastly... make sure your games are appropriate for the theme of your bachelorette party. A 70s themed bachelorette party definitely calls for a disco dancing game or maybe even disco themed dancing lessons!
Keep the bride to be happy by making it a party she will never forget
Make sure the bride has an amazing time at her bachelorette party—for her own sake and for those who attended it with her. Your job is to make sure your friends are having fun as well, but what matters most is that your friend has an unforgettable night out!
Make it memorable:
Find an awesome location with great food and drinks—and don't forget the music! This will make all the difference in keeping all of your guests happy throughout the night.
Plan ahead - Pick themes for activities, outfits and food/drinks before your big day. Allocate time for each activity in your schedule and make sure everyone has their own role (such as planner or photographer) so that some of the work is shared among people who don't mind doing it!
Make sure the bride feels like she's being celebrated—not embarrassed!
Remember, this is your chance to really show how much you care about your friend and how much she deserves this special day!
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