Hosting a Roaring 20's party

Hosting a Roaring 20’s party can be a fabulous and fun event that transports your guests back to the glamorous era of flappers, jazz, and speakeasies.

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Roaring Twenties style invitations

One of the initial steps, once you have chosen a date and venue, is to select invitations. You might opt to create your own invitations, featuring 1920s art deco patterns, fonts, and colours, and encourage guests to dress in 1920s attire. Alternatively, you could find customisable invitations for purchase. Below are some suggestions:

1920s style decorations

Ideas include:

Adorn the space with Art Deco motifs, a gold and black color palette, and an abundance of feathers and pearls.

Establish a “speakeasy” bar section offering Jazz Age cocktails such as martinis and Old Fashioneds.

Incorporate vintage elements like gramophones, typewriters, and antique furnishings to evoke an authentic vibe.

Enhance the mood with subdued lighting, opting for candlelit lanterns or string lights to foster a snug, 1920s feel.

Gold and Black Fringe Garland

Stunning garland creates immediately an impact. Try ones made of gold foil and black tissue paper.

Gold Goose Feathers

Golden goose feathers, maybe from a Golden goose?

Art Deco Loo signs

Don’t forget the toilets, these are printable so you can download from here.

Costumes for the party

Invite guests to embrace the 1920s style. Men can don suits, suspenders, and fedoras, while women can dazzle in flapper dresses, feathered headbands, and strands of pearls. Offer accessories such as feather boas and fedoras for those who might need them.

1920s Sleeveless Flapper

This stunning garland creates immediately an impact. It is made of gold foil and black tissue paper.

Fedora hat

Elegant Curled Grey Feather Fascinator

1920's style party activities

Ideas include: Arrange for a dance area with Charleston dance lessons for your guests. Host a costume contest with awards for the most elegantly dressed flapper and dapper gentleman. You could include a poker table or other card games, as gambling was a popular pastime during that time period.

Activities for Kids

There may be some younger children at the party, I came across this 1920’s colouring in book aimed at children.

Roaring 20s flappers & dappers

How about a murder mystery game.

Roaring Twenties bingo

Everyone likes bingo!

Murder mystery 1920's style

There must have been a lot of murders in the 1920’s as there are a lot of 1920’s themed Murder Mystery games, all ready and organised for you to use at a party. 

Invites for a MM dinner party

Set the scene from the start with these murder mystery invitations.

Ready made murder mystery game

Buy this boxed game to make hosting the party easier.

Downloadable 1920's murder mystery party

A downloadable version of a Murder Mystery party.

Food and drink for your 1920's party

    • Serve finger foods and hors d’oeuvres like shrimp cocktails, deviled eggs, and mini sandwiches.
    • Have a variety of classic cocktails available, such as the Sidecar, Bee’s Knees, and the French 75.
    • Don’t forget to serve non-alcoholic options for designated drivers and non-drinkers.

Devilled eggs reciped

Print it out a printer friendly version here.

Matching cups and plates

Don’t forget the themed cups and plates!

Nostalgic recipes

If you really want to get in the mood of the 1920’s

1920 Party photo booths

    • Set up a photo booth with 1920s-themed props like feather boas, bowties, and top hats. It’s a great way for guests to capture memories of the evening.

Art Deco Party Selfie Frame

Printed Selfie Frame made from 10mm Foamboard with the centre cut out, ready to use.

Roaring 20s Photobooth Props

Digital download.

Retro Gatsby Balloons x10

10 Gatsby Retro Latex Balloons 

Roaring twenties party favours

    • Send guests home with small 1920s-themed party favours like mini flasks, vintage-style keychains, or personalised matchbooks.

Chocolate Cigars Party Favors

Digital File – Made To Order Personalised Birthday Chocolate Cigar Wrappers

Cloche Hat cookie cutter

Make your own biscuits as favours, here’s a great cookie cutter.

Retro tins

Small tins with a personalised lid

1920's style music

    • Create a playlist of jazz and swing music from the 1920s for dancing. You can also hire a jazz band or DJ to provide live entertainment.

Remember, the Roaring 20’s were all about extravagance, so go all out with your decorations and encourage your guests to embrace the era’s spirit. With the right atmosphere and attention to detail, your Roaring 20’s party is sure to be a hit!

FREE SIGNS FOR YOUR LOO DOOR!

printable roaring 20's toilet signs

FREEBIE ALERT! From me to you, here are some signs for your loo door. Just download the PDF and you will get an A4 size 3 page prints, One Guys and Gals restroom, one Fella, and one Flappers. 

Your use only, not to sell.