First, choose a theme for your party decorations. Some possible ideas for an adult theme party include: luau, western, circus, safari, Hollywood, 1950s, Roaring 20s, disco, space, pirate, sports, Las Vegas, Arabian Nights, medieval times, Mardi Gras, Spanish fiesta, rock and roll or futuristic. Kids often enjoy character and pop culture themes, like: Spiderman, Pirates of the Caribbean, Bob the Builder, Dora the Explorer, Finding Nemo, Pokemon, Harry Potter or American Idol.

In the day and age of "do it yourself" party planning, www.coolest-kid-birthday-parties.com can be very helpful. If you want to throw a Harry Potter party for your child, visit the site to learn how to make clever invitations on parchment paper, Hollywood-style signs for the yard and a Harry Potter cake. Or you could make Wanted posters, saloon doors, mural party decorations, a horse pinata and a fake corral for a Western theme party.

If you'd rather purchase items, Party City is a great store where you can get accent themes like: disco, rock and roll, luau, movie night, fiesta, casino and western. If you're throwing a fiesta, you can buy party decorations like: chili pepper garland ($2.29), scene setters ($5), cut-outs ($3 - $10), chili pepper lights ($10), an inflatable cactus ($5), a maraca centerpiece ($3), an inflatable sombrero cooler ($13) and a pinata ($10 - $20). You might also want to check online at www.orientaltradingpost.com for similar items. They have twelve assorted inflatable items for $20 in the fiesta theme and great deals on bulk celebration favors.

Tableware and partyware add a nice touch to a theme party, often functioning as additional party celebrations; however, the cost of these items can be exorbitant. Most vendors sell plates in packages of eight, which is fine for intimate gatherings, but can be a nightmare if you're having fifty plus people attending. Partysupplydirect.com has similar deals for partyware but more selection. A budget-conscious solution if you're not looking to spend $100 in partyware would be to purchase solid-color plates and cutlery but buy a couple of themed serving dishes, tablecloths and straws at half the cost. Another good way to stay on budget is to split expenses with other people and delegate partyware purchases.

While it is the most expensive option, hiring Premier Casino Events (www.winningparty.com) to provide party decorations for you could be an elaborate and all-in-one, stress-free way to throw your celebration. If you were throwing a Halloween one, not only would the company bring fog machines, coffins, cobwebbed park benches, trick mirrors and cemetary gates, but they would also bring casino games, ghoulish actors, music and food to entertain your guests for a full four hours as well!

Party decorations could be as simple as a few signs and dishes or as elaborate as costumes, wall coverings and props. If you're throwing a theme party, use decorations as a compliment to specially chosen food dishes, musical arrangements and themed activities. Don't use a couple of party decorations as a crutch or your guests will think you just threw something together at the last minute.

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