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 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 🙂
Katie, I saw in one of your other posts you mentioned that you went to college. Did you go to culinary school by any chance?
Awww!! Nope, I didn’t… I actually don’t know much about proper cooking techniques at ALL. I just like to experiment :).
Yay for Harry Potter! I’m excited to see the last film as well, but not for a week or two until the crowds die down.
Your theme parties sound like so much fun! The last theme party I went to was in primary shool, which was a really long time ago. Maybe I’ll have to throw my dad a theme party for his birthday this weekend! We’re going camping with the whole family, so maybe some S’mores cupcakes, or cupcakes topped with mini campfires, a sleeping bag, etc. Oooh… thanks for the inspiration!!
I love HP! I was so sad when I finished the last book. Really looking forward to the movie but I’ll always be a book girl 🙂
I’ve been to plenty of theme parties but the food wasn’t usually themed! Just the usual party stuff.
Such creativity! I love it 🙂
I love theme parties – they just make life more fun. I feel like it always takes a party up a notch. For the Royal Wedding, my office had a crazy hat Royal Wedding Viewing Party. That was a blast. I was in charge of food and provided, crumpets and Do-it-Yourself Cucumber sandwiches along with tea cookies and scones 😉
I love all your theme foods. I wish I was home so I could make them before going to see the movie tomorrow. Oh well, I’ll settle for pop corn I guess, but that sounds so lame!
I used to have the BEST theme parties when I was in elementary/middle school. The best one was the “tiny” party where we had mini hotdogs, burgers, and cakes, and ate off small plates and drank out of small cups.
I just had fun reading this!!!! 🙂 I would throw an 80’s party… for the music mainly and eat a lot of childhood things; POP ROCKS anyone?!?!?
Your pictures always amaze me (and make me hungry). 🙂 I would want to to go an 80’s party. My brother just had an Olympic themed party with everyone in paris dressed up for a little competition. It was fabulous. 🙂 And……… you can’t not have fun at an ugly holiday sweater party. ha ha ha!
I feel like I’m missing out… I’ve never been to an ugly holiday sweater party. Now I want to!