80s Theme Party

Did you wear acid wash jeans, have big hair and own a Rubik's Cube ? Then this totally rad 80s theme party is for you!

80s Theme Party Invitations
Sending great invitations by mail can make your guests feel special before the party even starts. You can either make your own 80s invitations or send pre-made cards. Here are some ideas for both options:
- Upload to your computer a photo of you, your significant other, or a group of you and your friends from back in 80s and use them to create a 1980s theme party invitation.
- Find 80s clipart online to help you create your invitation.
- Burn your favorite 1980s theme party music on cds and put the party details inside the CD jewel case
. Mail them in cd mailers or hand deliver.
- ** Be sure to request that your guests arrive dressed for the 80s theme!
- ** You might also request that guests bring a picture of themselves from the 80s to make a big photo collage at the party.
Here are some totally awesome 80s party invitations you can purchase!

80s Party Decorations
 Totally 80s Party Supplies
What did the 80s mean to you? Do you remember the neon colors, the outrageous styles, and the totally 80s music? Bring all of these great symbols of the 1980s into your 80s party decorations! Here are some suggestions to get you started:
- Buy tableware/paper goods in neon colors
.
- Put a boom box on the table as your centerpiece, surrounded by some cassette tapes from the 80s.
- Scatter some 80s candies such as Pop Rocks, candy necklaces, Reese's Pieces, and Fun Dip on your party table.
- Display VHS tapes
- If guests still have some 80s memorabilia, ask them to bring their favorite thing from the 80s and set up a "remember the 80s" table.
- Hang up 80s movie posters
- Play 80s music


80s Theme Party Activities
- Purchase some tag board so that guests can post their pictures from the 80s during the party. Have everyone vote on the funniest photo, and also for the person that has changed the least.
- Set up a table for guests to display their 80s memorabilia items. This will serve as a fun walk down memory lane for your friends.
- Have guests vote on best costumes. Categories could include best 80s movie star, best 80s rocker, and best Madonna look-a-like.
- Journey, Madonna, Def Leppard, Huey Lewis, Duran Duran...Can you say Karaoke
?
- Watch a favorite 80s movies
or 80s TV show
- Have a break dance contest
- Play 80s games
such as Scene It 80s Deluxe Edition, 80s Name That Tune, 80s Trivial Pursuit, and VH1 I love the 80s board game.


1980s Theme Party Favors and Prizes

1980s Theme Party Menu
Serve your favorite party foods but give them names incorporating 80s phrases, sayings, movies, and song titles. Make labels with neon colored card stock. Here are some examples:
- "Totally Rad" Artichoke Dip
- "No Biggie" Baked Potato Bites
- "Like" Really Hot "Like" Chili Dip
- "Jake Ryan's" Angus Beef Sliders
- "Miami Vice" fruit kabobs
- "Goose and Maverick's Danger Zone" Salsa
- "Pyromania" Potato Salad
- Don't forget the Bartels and Jaymes and California Coolers!
Have a "Totally Rad" party!

If you like this party, be sure to take a look at these party pages for even more great ideas:
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