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I love throwing a ‘theme’ party because I know where to concentrate my efforts on all aspects of party planning from invitations to favors. “Beach Party” is a popular, fun theme. Here are some suggestions to make your Beach Party a memorable one!
Start with the Invitations: I love to surf the web to find unique invitations. Simply type “Beach Theme Invitations” into your search bar and you’ll have more choices than imaginable. Don’t stick to just the first page of search results – often you can find real gems a few pages in. (“Flip Flops” is a fun beach theme for a Bat Mitzvah – there are some really clever invites).
Move on to the Decorations:
· You can always turn to stores that specialize in Prom theme scenery to provide really terrific props/decor. Anderson and Stumps are the most well known of these stores.
· Or you can make your own scenery. I love to string Chinese lanterns throughout a room and turn drink and food stations into ‘tiki’ stands. A soft-serve tiki stand would be a big hit!
“Grill Theme” Food:
· Serving the entrees on skewers makes for a beach-like meal. And meat, chicken and fish all work well. A ‘tropical’ rice dish (one with bits of pineapple, red pepper, etc.) makes for a colorful and appropriate side
· Having a Smores style dessert is a great way to incorporate the beach theme. A little web surfing and you’ll find lots of recipes and elegant ideas for Smores cakes, bars, and cupcakes. Want visuals? Go to Google.com and then click “Images” in the upper left section of the page. Type in “Smores desserts” and you’ll have great options at your fingtertips.
Party Favors: Send your guests off with a thank you gift that continues with the “beach theme”. There are so many to choose from: beach or flip-flops themed picture frames, cookies favors in a bikini, beach or luau theme, personalized beach theme party cups, shell themed candle favors, etc.
Cool Party Favors, Copyright 2009
Joyce Kreger is a party planner and recommends these Bat Mitzvah Favors offered at Cool-Party-Favors.com
Meshugga Beach Party – Theme from Exodus
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Shark Cupcake Picks - 12ct
$1.99 Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the party (insert Jaws theme music here). These picks will be a great addition to an ocean or shark themed party. The picks are "puffy" (raised on one side and flat on the back side).... |
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Surfboard Cake Toppers - 12 small surfboards
$3.29 Add these to your beach themed party. 12 surfboards 2 of each design. Great for cake decorating or for party favors.... |
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Beach Seashore Cupcake Picks - 12ct
$1.49 These sea creature friends will give your cupcakes that extra splash. Made of plastic and reusable.... |
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Sing Along Songs - Disneyland Fun
$5.80 Sing, dance, and play along with your favorite Disney songs! It's easy as you read the on-screen lyrics and join your favorite characters in memorable musical moments at the Happiest Place On Earth! Join Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and all your favorite Disney characters for a day of songs, parades, fun, and thrilling rides at the Magic Kingdom. Start off on Main Street, then get ready to explore Adven... |
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Classical Baby: The Art Show
$3.40 This volume of the family-friendly HBO series showcases a tour of a virtual art gallery where works by Monet, Degas, Pollock, Van Gogh, and other artistic masters are on display. 30 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.... |
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Boats Beaches Bars & Ballads
$37.33 When Jimmy Buffett eventually becomes the subject of a college course--and given his enduring popularity as a singer-songwriter and author, you know he will someday--here's what'll be on the final exam. Boats, Beaches, Bars & Ballads is so named because the four-CD collection divides Buffett's collected works among those categories, giving each disc a theme. From early classics such as "Biloxi" an... |
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Sing Along Songs - Disneyland Fun [VHS]
$9.99 It's easy to see why this is one of the bestselling sing-alongs from Disney: it plays like the ultimate family-vacation home movie. Instead of fleeting glimpses of your favorite characters on your home videos of Disneyland, this 27-minute episode showcases Mickey, Goofy, Pluto, and their friends hanging out with kids inside the Magic Kingdom singing (well, their lips don't move) such popular songs... |
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10 Plastic Flip Flop Party String Lights Beach Luau
$7.00 Set of 10 3" long Flip Flop Lights. Light up your luau or your year-round tree with these flip flop lights! For indoor and outdoor use, they'd also be fun for a party with a surfing or beach theme. A total of 8 feet in length. Get a few more to string around your porch or a kid's bedroom. The interconnecting 8'L cord includes ten 3"L plastic lights. UL Listed. For indoor or outdoor use.... |
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Flip Flops Beach Fun Party String Lights (SJ)
$7.95 Great indoors and out, as a room accent, or on your Christmas tree! Each 12 foot string of party lights has 10 plastic covers as shown in the photo. String lights can be used indoors or outdoors, and have end-to-end connectors so up to two additional sets of string lights can be added. Plastic covers (3.25") snap easily onto each light.... |
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Flip Flop Sandal String Lights - Indoor Outdoor Set Of 10
$14.95 Who thought that signature summer footwear would make a great decor item? Well, flip flops fit the bill. Colorful Sandal Covers In Pink, Blue And Lime Green and lit from within, these flip flop sandal lights on a string are sure to signal summer fun no matter what time of year it is. We also recommend these lights for your Hawaiian Luau or tropical theme party. Heck if you're really feeling daring... |