Posted by Rae Lynn on 1/11/2024 to
Party Planning
10 Winter Party Theme Ideas
Brace yourself for a creative plunge into indoor merrymaking for the winter season.
And here are our top 10 winter party theme ideas for making the most of indoor weather this season.
1. Fur & Ice
- Wrap the crisp, sparkling beauty of ice in the warmth and luxury of fur to create a cozy yet elegant setting.
- Decor: Faux-fur throws, pillows, and table runners; icy crystal, glass, mirrored surfaces, silver metallics, and sparkly fabrics; and ambient blue and white lighting with twinkling fairy lights.
2. Winter Book Club
- Check out some classic literary charm with a vintage library theme featuring real books on the hush-hush.
- Decor: Index cards, world globes, bust sculptures, antique typewriters, hardcover books and pages, bookshelves, reading glasses, chalkboards, and banker’s lamps.
- Take off on world cultures and global exploration for an exhilarting journey in celebration of diversity with an around the world party theme.
- Decor: Set the scene as a travel agency, airline ticket counter, or cruise terminal to visit different countries & cultures represented by flags, icons, signs, artifacts, and cuisine.
4. Frozen in Time
- Take a trip back through the ages for an historical adventure to a winter setting frozen in time. Have guests dress in keeping with the place and time.
- Decor: Set up a specific era or decade with a winter ice theme, 80's ski party, 20's speakeasy, 70s disco on ice, or a classic fairytale.
- Raise the bar on your party planning for a mountain getaway adventure in winter style with a ski lodge themed party.
- Decor: Wood & rustic decor, faux fur throws, plaid blankets, snowflakes, icicles and winter sports equipment such as skis, poles, snowboards, goggles, boots, & snowshoes. Serve fondue & hot chocolate.
6. Chocolate & Wine
- Indulge in a celebration of the finer things in life with a sophisticated gathering for pairings of chocolate & wine.
- Decor: Colors in deep reds, burgundy, gold, and browns; wine bottles as vases & candle holders, simulated chocolates, cocoa beans, grape clusters & vines, wine barrels & corks.
7. Cozy Cabin
- Get away to a warm and welcoming escape where the rustic charm of the great outdoors meets the comforts of home at a cozy cabin theme party.
- Decor: Natural elements, wood, burlap, logs, & pine branches; woodland scenes & animals, mountain landscapes; faux fur throws, wool tablecloths, plaid patterns, lanterns, and a 'fireplace'.
- Flip the script on cold weather blues for a metaphorical change in latitude to the ocean shore with a winter beach party.
- Decor: Flip-flops, seashells, lifeguard chairs, towels, & beach decor, but with a winter twist - like snowflakes on surfboards, coconut hot chocolate, & sunglasses with scarves.
9. Painter's Art Studio
- Paint a picture-perfect party with an art studio theme to celebrate the joy and freedom of artistic expression.
- Decor: Easels, art supplies, palettes, paint-splattered tablecloths & runners, paint cans, brushes, & lots of color.
- Celebrate the divine enlightenment of Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces with a winter astrology party.
- Decor: Sun, moon, planets, stars, zodiac symbols & signs (goat, water, fish), constellation maps, & horoscopes in mystical colors, such as navy blue, purple, silver, and gold.
Create events that stand out with a theme or concept that captures the imagination of the guests and attendees.
Have fun!
