How to Throw an "Around the World" Party

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Have you ever dreamed about traveling around the world? Most of us have dreams of visiting famous cities like London, Paris and Rome, but when we talk about it we often find ourselves saying the same old phrase: "one day." With an "around the world" theme party, you can turn your "one day" into "today" in just a few simple steps. Here are some tips that can help you plan a party that brings your vacation hot spot right to your door:

1. Destination: To begin planning your party, pick a location that you want to design your theme around. This can be any city or country that you've always wanted to go to. Also, try to pick somewhere that provides a lot of options for your menu, decorations and entertainment - this will help you in the long run!

2. Decorations: Next, research the culture you've chosen and pick out a few of the traditions or landmarks that best represent it. Then, find creative ways to incorporate them into your decorations! Lastly, don't forget to include the flag of your chosen country to your list.

3. Menu: Like you did with the decorations, do some research on the food one would typically find in your country. Try to find their most popular appetizer, main course, and of course, their dessert! For an around the world party, consider a buffet style dinner so that people can sample different kinds of food from the given culture.

Once you've figured out all of these details, it's time to outline what will happen during your party. Will there be a costume contest? What about the music? Every detail of your party should somehow be related to the location you've chosen and should make your guests feel like they've been transported to a foreign place. With just a little bit of research and careful planning, your "around the world" party can make you feel like you've finally been to the place you always dreamed of. Where will you go?

Choose Zacharys to host your theme party! We are available to provide an event planner that will help you plan every detail of your party and will focus on picking out decorations that will capture the look and feel of your theme. Contact us at 516-794-9770 for more information on how we can help!

Luau Party Tips

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Despite the lingering cold temperatures, it's officially the spring season and you know what that means - warm weather, sunny skies and summer just around the corner. But what if you could start the summer early? The good news is: you can! To wash away the winter blues and get into the summer spirit, consider throwing a Hawaiian luau party. We've collected the following tips to help you plan the perfect summer bash. Aloha! 

Invitations:
Send guests invitations decorated with tropical flowers and bright colors to set the mood. For added creativity, consider sending invitations in the shape of a sandal or coconut. 

Decorations:
To transport your guests to the Hawaiian islands, include decorations that represent Hawaiian culture. The following is a list of decorations that are sure to do the trick:

1. Tiki lights
2. Lei necklaces
3. Sea shells 
4. Grass skirt tablecloths
5. Bright colored flowers

Menu:
For your menu, select items that are typically associated with Hawaii. Examples include a cucumber salad, egg rolls, ribs, coconut or pineapple cake, and of course, a tropical punch to wash it down. If you're looking to stick with your own favorite foods, consider a buffet where you lay out the food in a tropical design. For example, present your favorite fruits in the shape of a palm tree. 

Activities:
To keep guests entertained, include activities such as sand art, hula hooping and limbo. If you anticipate a guest list full of children, consider a station where kids can design their own grass skirts or make their own lei necklaces.

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Once you've decided on your party's theme (or even if you're still thinking), it's time to connect with a reputable venue. That's where we come in! At Zacharys, we are available to host any kind of theme party. Services include an event planner who will assist in planning your menu, decorations and entertainment. Celebrate the right way; call us at (516) 794-9770 today.

How To Throw A Baseball Theme Party

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In honor of opening day occurring this week, it's time to get into the baseball spirit. Whether you're planning your child's birthday party or are just looking for an excuse to have some good old family fun, consider throwing a baseball themed party to celebrate! To help you plan your party, we've collected some guidelines that you can follow to make your party a home run.


Invitations: Reveal your theme through the invitations you use. Choose a design that includes different baseball items, and use a color scheme that matches your favorite team. Lastly, alert guests if you'd like them to dress up in baseball attire or want them to bring equipment for a quick pick up game.

Menu: For your menu, include food and drinks that one would typically find at a ballpark. This means planning for hot dogs, burgers, pretzels, water, soda and sports drinks. And don't forget the ketchup and mustard! If your party is to celebrate a birthday, consider ordering a baseball themed birthday cake.

Activities: To get the full baseball effect, consider making time to play a game of baseball or have a catch. If you're looking to keep your party indoors, try laying out plain t-shirts with fabric markers and paint where guests can create their own team shirts or jerseys. Finally, if you know your party will include a lot of little kids, think about showing a baseball themed movie to keep them occupied.

Favors: Last but not least, make your party favors reflect the theme of your party. Some ideas including handing out baseballs, plastic bats, or goody bags that include other baseball themed items.

Don't strike out on your venue; choose Zacharys to host your party! If you're planning a theme party, we have everything you need. Our party planners will work with you on your menu and entertainment, and we will especially focus on choosing decorations that will capture your theme. Call us at 516-794-9770 to begin planning your party today!

Throwing a Theme Party: Tips and Ideas

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Have you ever wanted to throw a party but had no reason to? Well, who says you need an excuse? Every once and a while it's important to get together with friends and family to have a good time and relieve some of the stress that comes with everyday life, so make a reason to celebrate! Theme parties are a great way to let loose and have fun, so start planning your perfect night out today! If you're not sure which theme to choose, check out our top theme party ideas to help you get started.

1. Around the World: You can find inspiration from different cultures and cuisines from all around the world. Start by picking a country, then research typical cuisine and traditions, and finish by discovering any important holidays the country celebrates and incorporate those ideas into your menu, decorations, and entertainment. 
2. Time Warps: Throwing a party based on different time periods, decades, or specific dates always make for a good time. First, pick any interesting and exciting decade, generation, or era, and then incorporate as many historical things from that time period into your party! These themes are great for costumes so encourage your guests to come dressed up! 
3. Inspired by Movies and Shows: Pop culture is one of the easiest tools to use if you're looking for inspiration. Take any movie, TV show, book, celebrity, or artist and make it the focus of your theme party! Try throwing a Hollywood party and have your guests come dressed like their favorite celebrity.
4. Sports Celebrations: We all know sports are already a great excuse for a get together when they're on TV, so why not take it and make it something more? If you're looking to throw a party with sports involved, try hosting lawn games, a pickup game with friends before a BBQ, or a pre-tailgating party during the annual Fantasy Football draft. 
5. Just for Fun: Don't limit yourself when it comes to choosing a theme. Anything that you're interested in can make for a great theme party with just a little creativity, time, and effort!

Once you've chosen your theme, it's time to choose a place to host your party. Here at Zacharys our event planner will help you plan the perfect night and will provide creative ideas that can help you capture the look and feel of your theme party. In addition to working with you on your decorations, we will also assist in planning your menu and entertainment for the evening. 

Call us today at 516-794-9770 to set up your theme party today.