Star Wars is loved the world over by adults and children, and everyone will be enthusiastic about seeing their favourite characters and settings brought to life. Neon lights, spaceship interiors, and backdrops of the galaxy will fit in well here. Everyone loves to dress up as Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker or shout I am your Father, as Darth Vader whilst swooshing their lightsaber.
A murder mystery is a classic party theme and a Murder on the Orient Express Theme Night plays to one of the most well-known murder mysteries out there. It gives you the opportunity to decorate with beautiful art deco furnishing, have guests dress up in beautiful 1920s flapper dresses or come booted as Hercule Poirot. It creates a refined but playful event for your guests.
The Titanic was a picture book vision of an opulent party and it provides a great model for styling your event with nautical and Edwardian decorations. It will be a mix of a black tie ball and a fantastical, almost steampunk, setting for guests to revel in.
Life after the apocalypse is a familiar scene in pop culture, whether it’s escaping zombie hordes in The Walking Dead or battling for survival on the Planet of the Apes. This is a very creative theme that is perfectly suited for millennial audiences.
The 1986 cult film Labyrinth is great inspiration for a party thanks to its iconic masquerade ball scene and the many memorable characters that feature in it. It is fantasy meets fine-dining and you can even include a labyrinth of your own for guests to explore.
A Mad Men themed party is a 60s party but a very specific one. It turns its attention to the high fashion and sophistication of 1960s New York City and gives way to a smouldering and very stylish evening. Guests can get particularly excited about the wide range of cocktails that are usually present.
Grease is allegedly the most watched film of all time, and its 1950s musical setting makes the perfect backdrop for a lively party or event. Think vintage diners, Cadillac convertibles, jukeboxes, and a dangerous amount of pomade.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is one of the most iconic Roald Dahl stories and it lends itself very well to events and parties. The two film adaptations give you a good visual map of what the factory might look like with its chocolate fountain, candy furnishings, and fresh colour scheme.
The ‘Arabian Nights’ are a collection of Middle Eastern folk stories and it is the original source of the characters Aladdin, Sinbad, and Alibaba. You can base your event around a traditional Bedouin tent with draped ceilings, low-lying tables, marvellous rugs, and warming lanterns.
Keep the spirit of 70s alive with a Saturday Night Fever themed event. If you’re looking for an event that focuses on the dance floor and makes good use of disco balls and flashing lights, then this is a good choice.
The Chronicles of Narnia tell the story of an enormous kingdom but the part of Narnia most people remember is the winter setting from the ‘Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe’. Styling events with a Narnia theme in mind can be a lot of fun, besides a typical winter wonderland setting you can include a wardrobe entrance, period-piece lighting, 1940s-inspired designs.
The show ‘Stars in Their Eyes’ gave ordinary people a chance to feel like celebrities for the night and as a theme, your party can do the same. Your event will carry all the sophistication of a Hollywood award evening while celebrating iconic stars such as Cher, Elvis Presley, and Madonna.
Indiana Jones is arguably the most well-known adventurer around and the Indiana Jones films make a great backdrop for an exciting event. You can use props and decorations that bring to mind hidden tombs, lost treasure, and 1940s furniture or designs from all around the globe.
Think carefully about which pop culture theme will land well with your guests, which will meld perfectly with your venue, and the decorations you have on hand. Try to transform your venue so that it’s not just a collection of memorabilia but so that it truly pays homage to your source material. Pop culture themed events are great if your guests want to wear costumes and make for an ideal social media opportunity. At Table Art, we have lots of experience designing and making a huge range of events – many of which are inspired by or directly based on pop culture phenomenon. If you would like a bespoke table centrepiece to match your event, we probably already have them or we can design one directly for you. Additionally for help with styling your next event, get in touch with us for a consultation.
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