I *heart* theme parties
Once (pre-vegan), I threw a Jungle-themed ice cream party, complete with monkey tails (pretzels), elephant droppings (Hershey’s kisses), baby elephant droppings (chocolate chips), and even zebra dandruff (shredded coconut). In retrospect, these might not have been the most-appetizing choices for ice cream topping names… but the point is that I go all out for theme parties!
If more of my friends were around this summer, and if my own schedule weren’t so busy, I would definitely throw a Harry Potter party tomorrow, in honor of the final movie: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part Two. Although the fantasy genre has never been my favorite, I am a big HP fan thanks to my sister who forced me to read the books. (This doesn’t mean I’m going to see the movie at midnight. I’m not that much of a die-hard fan!)
Since circumstances do not permit me to throw a party for real, I can at least share my ideas for such a theme party. And if you’re not a Harry fan, do not worry. Tomorrow I’ll be back with a new dessert recipe, unrelated to Harry Potter.
Supply your guests with Magic Cookie-Dough Wands.
Chocolate coating and sprinkles are optional. But chocolate chips are not optional! Remember: the wands will choose the wizards guests.
Treat them to Chocolate Peanut Butter Castles.
Someone left a comment on the post, saying the fudge looked like castles (with chocolate-chip turrets). Now, every time I look at the photo, I see castles—like Hogwarts!
Satisfy their thirst with Butter Beer Milkshakes.
Really, these are pineapple floats. But they look kinda like the drinks Harry Potter and his friends order in the Three Broomsticks. Be sure to serve the floats in beer mugs for the full effect.
For the ginger in your life: Raw Gingerbread Men.
These are dedicated to those loveable gingers, The Weasleys: Fred, George, Ginny, Ron, Charlie, and Bill. Okay, maybe even Percy too.
Get creative with Every Flavor Beans.
Feel free to change up the spices. Make Bertie Bott proud. But please, spare your guests and stay away from the earwax!
Beware of the evil Chocolate Bludgers.
They are highly addictive. On the bright side, chocolate provides a good defense against dementors. Or, at least, that’s what Professor Lupin says.
Questions of the Day:
Have you ever been to a theme party?
What types of theme parties would be fun to throw?
Theme parties I’ve organized or been to: Disney Princess, Masquerade, Santa, Hawaiian, Pirate, Fifties…
Oh, and of course this Pajama Party.
I was so into theme parties when I was younger, Hawaii, ballet, The Brady Bunch, A bugs Life 🙂 And of course college is filled with theme parties, black and white, neon, jungle, but People of Walmart was one of my faves!
What fun ideas! I’m not a Harry Potter fan, but I love any excuse for a theme party, especially when it involves dressing up! I haven’t been to one or had one in a very long time, but I think I’m going to have to change that soon! (And make some of your delicious desserts!) You’ve inspired me! 🙂
This is the cutest post ever. I’m a major Harry Potter nerd, and I would glady attend this hypothetical theme party of yours!
I wish we could have a blogger HP theme party 🙂
Oh my gosh you are too cute! I love the ideas! I totally AM throwing a Harry Potter party and seeing the movie at midnight! I thought people who liked Harry Potter were weird until my sister forced me to read the books as well and I couldn’t put them down 🙂 Thanks for the ideas will definitely be back for more!
Haha I love how both our sisters forced us! Thank goodness for sisters, right? 😉
This just made my day 🙂 You are so creative, Katie! I love it all….
I have always wanted to throw a Hawaiian themed party – I know its probably one of the most commonly used themes but I think It would be a blast!
Love this! Especially the cake ball “wands”! So cute!
Theme parties were the name of the game in my sorority in college! Zebra dandruff… too funny!
I would love a themed party for Harry Potter! Can’t wait to see the last movie since I recently re-read all the books.
BTW, vegan dad has a veganbutterbeer recipe: http://vegandad.blogspot.com/2011/01/butterbeer.html
sometimes i do themed parties. last summer I had a teddy bear baby shower for my sister. it was so cute. i kept some of the bears because I fell in love with them.
You’re too cute Katie!! I love me some Harry Potter too! I may try to go see it at midnight even though I have a test the next morning. I’m hardcore like that! 😉
Theme parties are so much fun to plan! When I was younger I had a Titanic and a Survivor themed party – both we the most hilarious and most memorable b-day parties I’ve had thus far!
Oh my gosh-cutest post ever! katie, you are so creative! I wish I could be so blessed as to go to your theme parties 😀 Hey! Maybe we can do a virtual party?! I’ll take any excuse for a party…hahaha….
I’ve always wanted to go to one of those murder mystery parties. But it would have to be one that’s really decked out with decorations, and everyone plays along in proper costumes and accents. Haha! Wishful thinking.
I love theme parties — I went to a 50th bday party a few years ago that was 50s themed — everyone wore poodle skirt and the guys all had cig packs rolled up in their sleeves with slicked back hair. It was fun! Other than that: Hawaiian theme parties are fun, 80s parties are good and really any type of party where you dress up is fun!
My sisters are going to see HP at midnight tonight — they’ve been talking about it for MONTHS.
I love theme partys! I have decided that my children (in the future) MUST have theme-birthdays every single year 😀 I want to make coll cakes, and food, and outfits!
Im not a big Harry potter fan though, but I would love all these treat anyways 🙂
Im so glad to hear you are a fellow Harry Potter fan!! All of these treats look amazing!! Im not going to an HP party but i am going to see the movie at midnight 🙂