What Is Your Favorite Theme?

theworstwitch · #1 (**permalink**) 04-06-2008, 01:17 PM

What is your favorite theme for parties or haunts?

I have a few ideas I would like to try for a party, and just wondering what has worked well or been popular with guests for everyone.

Spookilicious mama · #2 (**permalink**) 04-06-2008, 02:55 PM

Hey theworstwitch,, I like Glamour GHouls. This is only good though if you are having all females. ( sort of like a dead DIVA) If you are having both males and females then I think "COme as your favorite ghoul" is a good theme. Sometimes people are more likely to participate if they can come as what they want. Good Luck and let us know what you come up with.

Haunted Host · #3 (**permalink**) 04-06-2008, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Spookilicious mama

Sometimes people are more likely to participate if they can come as what they want.

This is exactly why I have no themes or restrictions for guests. The guests who really like it usually get excited about a new idea each year and I'd hate to ever throw water over their excitement. Instead, I go for a different theme in each room of house. Dining room is just a gothic haunted dining room. Living room is a pirate setup. Family room is a haunted library. Basement is a dungeon/scientist laboratory. It's funny how certain people/groups tend to find a room that they like and stick with it.

paigebeasley · #4 (**permalink**) 04-10-2008, 07:53 PM

We're thinking about several things right now. Dead celebrities theme, haunted carnival, haunted Hollywood casino (which I guess could include dead celebrities) or just free for all. Dead celebrities is the only theme I guess that requires guests to dress a certain way. I think a lot of people on here have done pirates themes recently.

pandora · #5 (**permalink**) 04-10-2008, 08:06 PM

I really like my witch theme. All women, all witches. I like themes because people have to try to be creative within a framework. This is our second year and everyone is looking to kick it up a notch this year which is exciting.

I think the Undead theme is great - because it has alot of choices, especially if you're having men and women coming.

MHooch · #6 (**permalink**) 04-10-2008, 10:56 PM

I've only done two parties with real themes...one was come as your favorite movie character, and the other was Harry Potter. Since I love both movies and Harry, I'd be hard pressed to pick a favorite!

(OK...it's Harry

)

theworstwitch · #7 (**permalink**) 04-11-2008, 12:19 PM

I know most yard displays don't have a particular theme, but I have seen a pumpkin patch ala Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown, which came off cute and cool all at the same time. Also, Witch From Canada's Witches Forest/House display looked awesome.

yellow_moon · #8 (**permalink**) 04-20-2008, 08:24 PM

I've only hosted one adult halloween party and the theme was superstitions. I didn't have many halloween decorations and on a limited budget it worked well cause many superstitions make use of household items. I told people to come in a costume of choice and they went on a tour of our neighborhood. People still bring up the party and ask what this year will be...

i'm debating it right now....looking for ideas on this forum i just joined.

theworstwitch · #9 (**permalink**) 04-21-2008, 02:06 PM

That gave me an idea. Bring guests on a haunted tour to get them in the spirit of things. Our town has some history, maybe some haunted homes or buildings, I'll have to find out.

MHooch · #10 (**permalink**) 04-21-2008, 08:38 PM

Welcome, yellow_moon! This is a great place to get and share ideas!!