70's Theme Party Ideas

Whether you grew up in the 70’s or just always wanted to get your groove on like a disco queen, a 70’s party is a scene your guests will really dig.  So pull on your bell bottoms, get that disco ball turning, and play that funky music – or, if you’re more into Led Zeppelin than Donna Summer, you can throw a rocken 70’s party that’s simple but fun.

70's Party Theme Scene? 

Although disco was one of the hottest trends of the decade, it didn’t show up until the latter half.  Not every 70’s party needs to be a scene from Saturday Night Fever.  Pick the 70’s style that suits you and your guests!  If your guest list includes former dancing queens and kings, then by all means get the disco ball out. But if the invitees prefer rock n’ roll to danceable beats, a 70’s party with a hippy flair might be more your speed. Both themes can mean a great time, and are easy to put together!  Or, simply throw a general 70’s party where everyone dresses however they like, as long as it’s 70’s.  How else can you get hippies and disco dancers in the same room?

Get your 70's Party theme guests there. 

Depending on what type of party you have decided on, you can make your invitations reflect the mood.  For a disco party, print out a large picture of a disco ball, cut it out and then write the details on the back.  If you are after the hippy crowd, an invitation featuring the popular 70’s happy face symbol will sure to be a hit.  If you want everyone to show up in costume, make sure the invitation makes it clear!  Use wording that suits your theme – a disco invitation should invite everyone to “boogie down”, while a hippy invitation can use words like “groovy” and “far out”.

The 70's Party Theme Room – and dressing up for your 70s party.

Decorating for a disco party will require a dance floor, a disco ball, and some lights.  For both themes you can hang beaded curtains, and throw a shag rug on the ground if you have one.  For a hippy party, get some bean bag chairs. You can decorate the walls with happy faces, movie posters from the 70’s like Star Wars and Saturday Night Fever, and maybe set out a few of that 70’s craze – pet rocks.  For costumes, wear bell bottoms, tight t-shirts with funny slogans or band logos and tie dye. Jazz it up for a disco theme with metallic fabrics, the highest platform shoes, and bright colors. Think suits with wide lapels for men, with shiny shirts open at the neck. Don’t forget heavy gold jewelry for all!

Groove to the 70's Party Music. 

Of course the choice of music will depend on the theme of the party. A general 70’s party will have a good mix of both disco beats and rock n’ roll classics. For a disco party, the music choice is obvious, while the hippies will prefer classic rock tunes. If you still have those old 70’s records and a turntable available, the scratchy sound will add authenticity and a real 70’s ambience to your party.  Make sure any disco party has plenty of dancing space! And brush up on the Hustle and the Bump so you can really get down and get funky.

70's Party Theme, Fun Stuff.

Challenge your guests to a 70’s trivia game , and hold a dance contest Saturday Night Fever style to keep the fun going.

No matter what your groove, a 70’s party is always a hit with guests. If you set the mood and keep the tunes going, you’ll have happy – and exhausted guests at the end of the night!

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