5 best parties in history that everyone dreamed of going to

At first we thought it was too simple and obvious a theme for a party - to make it monochrome, in one color. So that all guests come, for example, in red. The dishes on the table are red. Red balloons.

On the other hand, a simple idea is not necessarily a boring idea, right? In addition, each color carries its own mood, its own symbols, its own energy. And a party in orange will be completely different from a session in blue, even if they were organized by the same people. And we didn’t specifically think through anything except flowers... And now, having understood all this, we realized that we simply couldn’t do without a review of colorful parties!

In some ways, all color parties are similar to each other. Having conceived any of them, you will have to purchase dishes in the appropriate colors, make additions to the interior in the desired style and warn guests about the proper dress code. And also think about table setting. Dishes must also be the right color, yes!

You do understand that even the simplest theme party will not work without preliminary preparation, our little fun lovers? Here we go, okay! Then we won’t specifically draw your attention to the fact that if you call your friends at lunch and quickly tell them that you’re waiting for them where usual, just so that they make sure to take something green with them. Well, for example, a T-shirt or, perhaps, a cap. Because you are not just planning a drinking party, as always, but a monochrome party. “Yeah,” the friends will answer. And some might grab something green. And it’s good if it’s, for example, absinthe... But let’s not talk about sad things, we haven’t gathered here to work on mistakes. We are planning a conceptual and stylish holiday.

Only red!

Red is the color of fire and blood, associated with passion, struggle and the highest tension. So the party should be either about love or revolution. With noisy games, fiery dancing and loud music.

If you want quiet and orderly gatherings, then red is not the right color. Because psychologists have long found out that this color has an exciting effect on the psyche. So, in a very short time, quiet conversations of people in red, eating from red dishes and sipping red wine in the light of red lamps will turn into heated arguments with the transition to assault. So - dance, dance, squeeze!

Suits

Red clothes

for a party there is an endless choice of styles and styles.
For example, for an informal party in a club, jeans and a T-shirt of a suitable color. For a birthday party in a restaurant/cafe, it is more appropriate to wear a red dress. It is advisable to clarify the dress code and other nuances, not limiting yourself to indicating the tone (the topic is too flexible, without details, everyone will understand in their own way).

A solid color of clothing, especially if it matches the decor, can be boring. More interesting are combined fabric options, accessories in a contrasting shade: belt, hat, shoes, handbag, jewelry in a color different from the outfit. Gold, black, silver, and white look great on a ruby background.

For men, a bowtie, tie, neckerchief, or flower on the lapel will help out in a suitable tone. It’s expensive to buy a suit for one party, but you can get by with buying a shirt if the occasion is special.

When dressing for a red-style party is the last thing (you don’t want to burden yourself, the theme was decided at the last moment), prepare accessories for the guests . It all depends on the format of the holiday: boas, hats and boutonnieres or, for example, paper beads made of hearts, caps and baseball caps.

Ideas for a mischievous RED PARTY: Little Red Riding Hood, Mickey Mouse, Dracula and the demonesses, vampires, Queen of Hearts, Hellboy, cheerleaders. Accessories for photos: hearts, hats, glasses, sponges on stick holders, large frames and lollipops, bright wigs.

Orange Madness

But no, contrary to the conjuncture, we will not talk about the revolutionary nature of orange. Mystical and Feng Shui dictionaries told us that orange is the color of good nature, optimism, good mood and good appetite. So if you want your guests to joke a lot and laugh a lot, then throw an orange party, you can’t go wrong!

In addition, according to psychologists, when exposed to orange lighting, people’s headaches go away within ten minutes, but we are not sure whether this fact will help in organizing a party. In general, load oranges in barrels!

50th anniversary of the Sultan of Brunei

In 1996, the Sultan of Brunei, Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, celebrated his 50th birthday with a two-week party. During this time, a military parade, a gala dinner for 3,000 guests, a polo match with Prince Charles and a private concert by Michael Jackson (which the Sultan himself ultimately did not attend) took place in honor of the birthday boy. The feast with an endless stream of champagne, black caviar and other attributes of luxury cost $27 million (at 1996 exchange rates), by the way, 16 of them went towards the King of Pop's fee.

Green noise

St. Patrick's Day is approaching, when faces, clothes, and even some rivers and lakes turn green. But we will be true to ourselves and go look at the meaning of color. So, green is the color of foliage, nature, complacency and communication. Calms the nerves and inspires love for all living things. This kind of family love, which has nothing to do with the passion of red.

Peace and love, brothers and sisters! We will dress in green, sing in chorus and dance in round dances. And a friendly shoulder will always be there.

Admiral Russell's Party

In 1694 they also knew how to throw noble parties. So, Admiral Edward Russell, an honorary member of the Royal Navy, decided to organize a holiday for his officers. Russell decided to entertain the guests with a fountain of punch, for which he ordered to mix 1000 liters of brandy, 600 liters of wine, 635 kilograms of sugar, 2500 lemons, 75 liters of lime juice, 2.5 kilograms of nutmeg. Those invited could not drain the fountain for a whole week. All this time, bartenders plied along the giant fountain in canoes and filled the officers' glasses with alcohol. The party stopped only when it rained - then the tank with punch was covered with a special silk awning.

Blue party

That's bad luck! At first we wanted to write “blue”, but it looked even worse. However, a party for gays or a party about who drinks the most is also fun, but for this it is absolutely not necessary to dress in the colors of the sea and sky. And there is no point in giggling stupidly... Blue is the cold seriousness of knowledge, it is the color of the smart and educated. And blue is the color of creative people who have their head in the clouds.

Want to throw a party of the future? Great, then blue is for you! In addition, the most obvious nautical theme has not been canceled either.

Freddie Mercury's birthdays

One of the main party kings of the twentieth century was Freddie Mercury. The musician, like no one else, knew a lot about fun and was ready to provide his guests with almost limitless entertainment. All this, of course, was not without humor, shockingness and total freedom from prejudice. The most famous were the parties that Freddie threw on the occasion of his birthday. It was them that all celebrities and mere mortals dreamed of attending. History includes the legendary Munich and London parties, which were said to be “the envy of the devil himself.” For example, to imagine how things were at Freddie's 39th birthday celebration, you can watch his video Living on My Own, which includes archival footage from the event. When sending out invitations, Mercury asked guests to adhere to a strict dress code, and he most often came dressed as himself - for example, in a tunic and harlequin tights.

Another legendary Freddie party took place on the occasion of his 41st birthday. It is still called the craziest holiday in the history of Ibiza. 700 people gathered at the Pikes Ibiza hotel that day, including Julio Iglesias, Robert Plant, Grace Jones, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Kylie Minogue and other stars. The party was remembered for the insane amount of black and gold balloons, a cake in the shape of the Sagrada Familia church, champagne fountains and a grandiose fireworks display, about which there are rumors that the fireworks depicted Freddie's name in the sky and were visible from Mallorca. They say that on the eve of the holiday, Mercury learned of his terrible diagnosis, and in Pikes Ibiza they still celebrate the musician’s birthday every year.

Black and white dancing

Or maybe your choice is stylish retro? To tuxedos and snow-white cuffs with diamond cufflinks. And long black dresses. Or white dresses. Black and white are the colors of timeless classics. And a chessboard. These are colors that can be infused with anything from a prim reception to a crazy looking-glass tea party.

And we won’t rustle through the pages now to find out what psychologists and mystics came up with about the impact of black and white on the psyche of individuals. Whoever wants to check it himself. We remove the color. And only the naked and undisguised truth will remain. Black and white truth. And an unforgettable party, of course.

To sum it up, we would like to say that yes, we have forgotten many, many colors, what about mystical purple and glamorous pink? And there are also color combinations, and a two-color party can be no less impressive than a one-color one. And if you suddenly want to tell us something like that, then hurray and we are happy. Because our song is sung, the mission is accomplished, and your imagination is already coming up with its own versions of cool holidays, which you can then talk about, listen to, and admire in photographs.

Happy holidays and colorful impressions to you!

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Black and white party: script, design, menu and competitions

Have you noticed how much better black and white photos look?
They have style, sophistication, and a certain retro romance. Now imagine that you are the hero of a black and white movie? It doesn't have to be silent. This is a great idea for an original themed party at home or in a cafe. It's not as hyped as the popular Hawaiian Party or Hipster Party. And this is its exclusiveness.

It's time to throw a black and white party . The place where the two most opposite colors collide. This will be the main idea (concept) of the party. Now let’s look at the script, design, menu, drinks, dress code, music, competitions and games for this holiday.

Theme of the evening

Good and Evil, Snow and Soot, Truth and Lies, Day and Night, Angels and Demons, Salt and Pepper, Paper and Ink, Marshmallow and Chocolate, Milk and Coffee, Hate and Love, Shadow and Light, Prayer and Sin...

Perhaps you imagine the noble snow-white skin of an aristocrat under a chic black veil?

What associations do you have when you think about Black and White?

By the way, a great idea for a competition. Let participants take turns naming their associations. The winner is the one who says the last pair of antonyms that come to mind.

You can choose a specific topic, taking as a starting point one of the associations from the list indicated at the beginning. Or you can come up with something of your own.

Relevance

A black and white party is well suited for birthdays, hen/stag parties, Halloween, and today's bold choice will make it a highlight even for weddings and anniversaries.

Time of year and meeting time

These colors suit any time of year. So, if you have a birthday in winter, then this is for the best. White snow outside the window will add color. It is better to spend such a holiday indoors, so as not to dilute the black and white illusion with the color of green grass and blue sky.

The start time is in the evening, when it gets dark. But you can strictly follow the idea of the party and invite guests at a time when the day has not yet ended and the evening has not yet begun. So to speak, the moment of collision between dark and light.

DIY invitations

Black, white cardboard (preferably velvet), lace fabric, ribbons, beads and pearls. These elements will allow you to make your own original cards in the style of the coming evening. Sign the invitations in beautiful handwriting with an ink pen.

Be original - these little things create pictures in the heads of your guests, and maybe entire videos or even films. Naturally, black and white films! Please emphasize that the start time of the celebration is indicated in black and white , therefore being late is strictly prohibited!

Invite your friends into a kind of looking glass, where an evil wizard has sucked out all the colors, and now you need to create a new, better world out of black and white!

Dress code

Explain to your guests that the ideal option would be to create an image in an absolutely pure color: black or white.

Men wear classic suits, tuxedos or tailcoats. Canes, top hats, bow ties, or just trousers with a shirt in color - depending on the initiative and character of the guest. If you don’t have anything like this in your wardrobe, rent it for one day – it’s not expensive.

Important! Remember that all people cannot be equally creative and easy-going, so you should not put undue pressure on the dress code. The main thing is not to violate the intended exclusiveness with a green tie or a checkered shirt (if it is not a black and white check!).

Women also wear black or white dresses. The style doesn’t matter, even if they come in wedding dresses! The same tights, shoes, accessories to suit your taste.

Those who are especially responsible can even wear wigs, but this is definitely not a necessary condition! Makeup – natural or with elements of the main colors of the holiday.

But keep in mind that there should be approximately equal numbers of “black” and “white” guests, so it would be useful to specify the colors of each guest’s costume in advance. A couple of people may be wearing combined black and white outfits. Let them play the role of intermediaries - persons interested in the reconciliation of black and white.

Party room decoration in black and white style

Here we show our design talent like never before! Choose a room with the required wall color, for example, a separate room in a small nightclub or a room in a cafe. In your imagination, divide it into sectors. Don't put tables in the center - leave a decent area open. The sectors outside the dance floor can be decorated as follows: cut out large squares (approximately 40x40cm) from white glossy cardboard, place them on the black floor so that you get a decent chessboard. Perhaps, at the height of the evening, you will temporarily turn into living chess pieces!

In another sector, cut out long strips from the same cardboard and secure them in such a way as to create a pedestrian crossing. Cardboard can be attached to the floor with small pieces of ordinary double-sided tape. At the end of the pedestrian crossing, build a two-color traffic light : attach a top resembling a birdhouse to an arbitrary post, in which place two large light bulbs (spotlights), put a cover made of thick black fabric on one of them. Voila!

The piano will be a chic decoration of the evening, but it depends on your luck - the decoration is heavy and quite scarce. On small tables, place a chessboard with chess pieces arranged, lay out notebooks with notes, and, if you can find them, black musical instruments.

Leave open books and unfolded newspapers on the tables.

Why not put white flowers in black vases? A composition in the form of a white rose in a black vase is gorgeous. Most guests will appreciate this exclusive and will probably take very beautiful photos! Create beautiful bouquets of artificial flowers that will serve as decorations on tables or as gifts for contestants.

Hang garlands of black and white hearts from the ceiling, or cut out circles or squares.

Garland lights - only white. Attach decolorized photographs of invitees in a similar manner.

A black, white or zebra tablecloth, black and white feathers, candles, and the same napkins.

Scatter decorative pearls on the table. Make arches out of balloons and hang them throughout the room. Fill several balloons with helium - tie strings to chairs or heavy objects on tables. Hang up posters from the era of black and white cinema: Marilyn Monroe, Charlie Chaplin, Audrey Hepburn.

Select a photo corner. Place flags there on which you can write your thoughts or wishes to the birthday boy and those present in chalk before taking a photo,

masquerade masks, unusual attributes, even musical instruments! Take the most unforgettable photos!

If there are screens in the hall, put on good old films with a suitable picture, for example: “It’s a Wonderful Life”, “Some Like It Hot”!

Decorating such a themed party at home or in a cafe is not fundamentally different. It is not necessary to decorate the entire apartment, just the room where you decided to have an original birthday party is enough.

Music

Meet your guests to the legendary hit of Michael Jackson: “Black or White”! You can even cover them with some eye-catching black and white confetti!

Throughout the evening, let a wide variety of songs with mentions of black and white colors please your ears: “On the White and White Blanket of January”, “Song of Black and White Swans” by Vysotsky, “Black and White Color” by Valery, “Black and White” from “Big change”... And for dancing, choose music that suits the secondary theme of the holiday. What you decided to tie these two magnificent colors to. Jazz and rock and roll hits will be universal!