Posted by Rae Lynn on 1/3/2024 to
Pirate
Pirate Party Decorating Ideas
"Ahoy, mateys! Set sail on a swashbuckling adventure with our choicest spoils of pirate party decorating ideas.
We've put together some tips and tricks for creating a world where X marks the spot for fun and excitement.
We've put together some tips and tricks for creating a world where X marks the spot for fun and excitement.
Entrance-Wharf
- Simulate an 18th century ship's wharf with wood cargo crates, fisherman nets, and barrels.
--Source: piratesforparties.com - Make a wooden bridge from pallets laid out on blue cellophane as water.
Entrance-Skeletons & Skulls
- Dress up a skeleton as a pirate greeter.
--Source: holidappy.com - Arrange a front entrance display of wood crates, skulls, pirate booty, and "No Trespassing" signs.
--Source: catchmyparty.com
Hanging
- Drape canvas, fabric or sheets to simulate ship sails. Include hanging ropes to add to the effect.
--Source: inliterature.net - Hang simulated chains, skeletons, and skulls.
--Source: holidappy.com
Centerpiece-Ship's Mast
- Build a ship's mast anchored in a wooden bucket in the style of a crow's nest.
- Erect a ship's mast & sails from a centerpiece of flowers.
--Source: partydollmanila.com
Centerpiece-Candles
- Use wine or painted-glass bottles as candle holders with drip candles.
- Create a candelabrum effect with a collection of skulls and candles at varying heights.
--Source: athousandphases.blogspot.com
Centerpiece-Treasure
- Feature a wooden treasure chest with oversized gemstones & tropical foliage.
--Source: rickhernsproductions.com - Show off your pirate booty with a chest of silver, gold & pearls. Include a skull as an ominous warning.
--Source: starshinechic.com
Centerpiece-Skulls
- Elevate a pirate skull with an arrangement of red roses.
--Source: designdazzle.com - Create a tablescape featuring a pirate skull wearing a bandana, human bones, gold coins, beads, seashells, and a treaure map.
Beverage Service
- Garnish drinks and hors d'oeuvres with Jolly Roger toothpick flags.
--Source: culinaryhill.com - Build a rustic bar from a door or wooden planks over barrels.
--Source: piratesforparties.com
Lighting
- Create a sinister and foreboding mood with red uplighting on skeletons, skulls, and sails. Use green for an eerie & otherworldly effect and blue for moonlight & mystery.
- Set up a drinking pirate skeleton with a bottle and an orange LED strip running through its chest.
--Source: holidappy.com
From the front entrance to lighting, incorporate unique and thoughtful elements that add depth and visual interest to set your events apart.
Check out our complete selection of Pirate themed decorations here...
Have fun!
