{"id":1986,"date":"2022-07-21T06:35:20","date_gmt":"2022-07-21T06:35:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/?p=1986"},"modified":"2024-01-24T18:28:42","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T17:28:42","slug":"80s-theme-party-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/plan\/80s-theme-party-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Throw an 80\u2019s Theme Party that\u2019s Totally Fly"},"content":{"rendered":"

You don\u2019t have to have big hair, wear shoulder pads, or blind anyone with your eyeshadow to know how to throw an excellent <\/span>80s theme party<\/span>. What you do need, however, is a decent plan. And a fully stocked bar.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

80s Party ideas: theme<\/h2>\n

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There are loads of <\/span>party themes<\/span><\/a> you can choose from, but the 80s has got to be one of our favourites. If you’re planning an <\/span>80s themed party<\/span>, you’ve got to understand it. It\u2019s the decade of the fanny pack, glowsticks, the Walkman, the <\/span>Garbage Pail Kids,<\/span><\/i> and the Rubik’s cube. It\u2019s an era when kids and teens queued to play arcade games like Pac-Man, and if you were running late for anything, there was no way to let your friends know because the mobile phone didn\u2019t exist. Yikes!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In the 80s, most teen girls (and their moms) wanted to be Baby from everyone’s favourite 80s movie <\/span>Dirty Dancing<\/span><\/i>. And, yes, they did want to be put in a corner. Preferably a dark one, while sitting on Patrick Swayze\u2019s lap.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Anyone that\u2019s lived through the 80s will tell you that these were the best years of their lives. That they danced to the best music, made the coolest retro drinks, and were the ultimate party generation. They moon-walked in their acid-wash jeans and legwarmers to songs blaring from boomboxes and Walkmans.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So, when it comes to <\/span>1980s party ideas<\/span>, the sky is the limit. We\u2019re going to give you all the best <\/span>80s theme party ideas<\/span> to put some iconic 80s glam into your jam. So, grab your drink, and let’s rock down to Electric Avenue all night long.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Decor & set-up<\/h2>\n

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The first thing you\u2019ve got to do before planning your deadly 80s-themed party is set the scene. The most obvious question you\u2019ve got to ask yourself is how many guests you\u2019ll be inviting. Once you have that number, you\u2019ll know whether to host your 80\u2019s themed party at your house or if you\u2019d need to book a venue for the night. There are some really cool party venues up for rent, but if you\u2019d rather save some cash for your 80\u2019s cocktail menu, we say throw that party at your house! Just be sure to warn (or invite) the neighbours.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve got the venue sorted, you\u2019ll be able to start envisioning the night. When it comes to party decor, there are loads of <\/span>schweet <\/span><\/i>1980s party ideas<\/span> you can try. If you\u2019ve done it right, your guests will feel like they\u2019ve entered an 80s time warp the moment they step through the door.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Neons \/ glow in the dark items<\/h3>\n

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If you\u2019re not being dazzled by flashes of neon shades at your <\/span>80s themed party<\/span>, you\u2019re doing it wrong. Make sure your theme party has all those eye-watering neon vibes\u2014and don\u2019t be afraid to go a bit over the top! That\u2019s what the 80s were all about. The options are endless from bright neon streamers, lights, balloons, cake toppers, swizzle sticks, and straws. Colour-wise you\u2019ve got 39 different neon shades to choose from, so go wild and make it glow. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And speaking of glowing 80s theme party decorations, if you have a healthy budget, order some glow-in-the-dark banners with 80s captions printed on them. Some fun catchphrases to play around with are \u201cI love my MTV,\u201d \u201cI\u2019ve fallen, and I can\u2019t get up,\u201d and \u201cI\u2019ll be back.\u201d Hang these up by your dance floor. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Inflatable decors<\/h3>\n

Get your hands on some <\/span>80s themed party<\/span> inflatables. From giant mobile phones to guitars, microphones, boomboxes, saxophones, and bananas, inflatables are easy to order online.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Retro photo booth<\/h3>\n

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Who doesn\u2019t love a good memory of a great time? Setting up a photo booth at your 80s bash is an absolute must! <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Make sure there are loads of 80s props for your friends to play around with and add additional 80s wardrobe items so they can get really glammed up. And if you don\u2019t have any, do the next best thing: phone a friend. Chances are they have loads of 80s paraphernalia lurking in forgotten boxes in their parents\u2019 basements. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For a mega surprise, invite some celebs to the shoot so your friends can hug, kiss, or hold them (upside down) for the perfect 80s party shot. We\u2019re talking about life-size cutouts, of course!\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Some of our favorite 80s celebs:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n