im having a mardi gras dance theme party
i need ideas for the decoration and invitations, and everything
i usually throw extremely good parties, so i want this one to be Very impressive, PLEASE HELP
2007-01-23 02:05:19 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Entertaining
gold, purple, and green colors
the little drama tragedy and comedy masks
plastic beads, moon pies, dubloons (fake coins), little favors such as frisbees, stuffed animals, etc
lots of confetti
alcohol
Laissez les bons temps rouler
2007-01-23 02:13:25 · answer #1 · answered by Wondering 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mardi gras celebrates life. Grilling foods like shrimp, clams, and crey-fish with lots of spice(heat).Barbecue, Jazz, Jazz and more Jazz. Posters of beloved artists along with live music is a must. Colorful costumes or enhancers such as having multi-colored hats, scarves and noise makers streamers and instruments.You could have face paintings and stilts or pogo-sticks (if you can find them).Have a dance parade and better yet make it a block party.What a great way to have everyone get together.Make new friends and enjoy the old.Everyone can contribute something. Having contests like best costumes. Don't forget the throw away cameras. They are great for parties.What a great idea it would be if a donation could be made to aid people who are enduring hardships due to disasters such as the hurricanes that devastated New Orleans. Celebrating life and remembering those who need a lift in life. We are still "America The Beautiful" We can celebrate because we are blessed and we do care. Have a fantastic party and be safe.
God Bless
2007-01-23 10:44:37 · answer #2 · answered by He healed them all 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BEADS,Masks,feathers,hats.......Make it a masquerade type party.Everyone has to keep their mask on.Use purple,green,and gold for decorations and the food.Copy a mask invitation and then glitter it yourself.Put that the Mardi Gra party will be held----and be sure to have a mask and let the Good Times Roll.You'll need Dixie ,Cajun,and zydeco music.They can do the limbo and dance.Don't forget the King Cake so someone will have good luck.Send me an invitation........
2007-01-23 11:03:59 · answer #3 · answered by Maw-Maw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out http://www.orienraltrading.com
they have TONS of stuff for everything you need at CHEAP prices. I've never done a Mardi Gras party but my wedding decor last year was less than $100, that included 2 gross of balloons (288), wedding favors and shipping and handling.
2007-01-23 13:26:43 · answer #4 · answered by ladyk5dragon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.stumpsprom.com will knock your socks off with their decorations. Some are pricey, but if you know someone creative they can probably make some. http://www.mninternational.com also has some good things http://www.orientaltrading.com is where you should get the beads and masks. They even have a kit to make masks out of fun foam that you could use for centerpieces.They offer too much to get into here. Get their free catalog on line. For invitations go to these sites.http://www.party411.com/index.html and http://www.evite.com/app/party/ideas.dol
2007-01-26 02:48:18 · answer #5 · answered by Pat C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you sent the invitations, say to come in masks/costume, it will make it more fun. The invitations could be a plain white card with a mask on it. Serve classic cajun-style food, or jambalaya. Jambalaya recipe:
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/The-Captains-Famous-Jambalaya/Detail.aspx
Serve Fruit punch. A good recipe for fruit puch with champagne is...
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Juicy-Fruit-Punch-with-Champagne/Detail.aspx
Desert could be anything, really. Cake, cheesecake, tarts, anything. Also include finger foods, such as chips, salsa, sour cream and guacamole, sausage on toothpicks with peppers.
Hang purple, green, and yellow streamers, gather them all at the middle of each room. At the center, hang a mask and beads. At the corner of each room, hang beads. Hand people beads as they come in the door. Play jazz music. Hope your party is a sucess!
2007-01-23 19:54:36 · answer #6 · answered by The Great Walrus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lots and lots of gold, purple, green, and those greek drama masks. u should also get some of those plastice necklaces. the ones that come in about every color known
2007-01-23 15:42:22 · answer #7 · answered by ghetto fab 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Burning waiters add a festive touch to any event.
2007-01-23 10:13:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.internationalwoman.net/mardigrasfood.htm
http://www.mardigrasday.com/adult.php
http://entertaining.about.com/cs/mardigras/a/mardiparty.htm
2007-01-23 10:12:37 · answer #9 · answered by richard_beckham2001 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋