You can spice up your holidays with themed parties, and choosing an era gives you plenty of decor ideas and photo opportunities.

1. Holiday Festivities 2.0
Going Retro

2. Spice up your holidays with retro
themes to make your parties
even more fun.
• Make sure you take pictures to remember
everything.
• Set up the scene with retro décor, food and
music.
• Exchange retro style gifts for another fun
way to incorporate your theme.

3. Once you have decided on a
theme, you will need to let your
friends and family know.
• Send out cards decorated in the era of your
choice,
• Create a social media invitation and post a
video of a suitable song, or
• Email invitations with a picture of you from
that era.

4. Make sure everyone dresses up
and take some pictures.
• Plan out a group photo ahead of time and
set the scene.
• Photo booth style photos are a fun way to
go.
• If you have an old photo with your whole
party from that era, then try to recreate it.

5. 80's Clothes are great for a fun
and colorful party.
• Rock it out with leather and lace.
• Go grunge with torn clothing.
• Whatever you do, go big, loud, and over
the top.

6. Complete your 80's Outfits with
the right accessories.
• Keep it simple by handing out retro
sunglasses as party favors.
• Scrunchies are the perfect way to wear that
retro side ponytail.
• Your guests might also get a kick out of a
pair of legwarmers.

7. If you need help with your
ensemble, turn to shops that sell
80's Costumes.
• They have great examples of that era's
clothing.
• There are also wigs and models to help you
decide on a hairstyle.
• Buy a complete look for an easy wardrobe
choice.

8. You may also want to focus on
the stars of the era you choose.
• Madonna costumes are a popular star
choice.
• So is Michael Jackson.
• Or you could choose a movie cover to
recreate, like the Goonies.

9. Perhaps you prefer
90's costumes and themes.
• Rap and Hip Hop music and clothing were
quite popular in this era.
• MC Hammer made quite a splash and his
look was very memorable.
• The Nightmare Before Christmas is a movie
that covers multiple holidays for some
creepy fun.

10. No matter what era you choose,
keep the theme strong.
• One couple found an old backdrop that a
photographer gave to them for their retro
themed pictures.
• You may want to watch some movies from that
era to learn more or refresh your memory.
• Create your playlist beforehand or find a great
themed station to keep the music pumping at
your party.

11. If you are running out of ideas or
funds, ask your guests for help.
• Have everyone bring a memorable dish
from that era to share at the party.
• Let them input on what music to play or
what movie to recreate in the photo.
• Most importantly, have fun!

12. Thanks for watching,
and remember to make your
holiday festivities shine and
sparkle with themed party fun!