Themed parties have always been fun and exciting. It doesn't matter if it's a kid's birthday or an adult's celebration, these parties are always a hit. They've become favoured recently and people love to dress up and pretend in order to match the theme. But one of the most popular ones is the red flag-themed party. It gives people a chance to be creative and express their red flags in a relationship in a funny or sarcastic way. If this is an inspiring theme for you, here are some tips on how to make it the best party you've ever hosted.
What's a Red Flag Party?
The red flag party has an interesting concept and it’s made to be fun and exciting. This is an event that requires you and the guests to wear red shirts. But not only plain red shirts. They should have your and your friends’ relationship red flags written on them. It's a way for everyone to be open and honest about their standards and boundaries in a relationship.
This party is a non-judgemental way for everyone to talk about their needs, desires and expectations. Their red flags can be funny, serious and creative. The attendants can simply write the red flag on the shirt with a marker or put it down on a piece of paper and then pin it to the shirt. The most important thing is for everyone to understand the concept of the party. This way, all of you will feel comfortable and you’ll get the same vibe and atmosphere.
Tips to Start Organising
Buy a Lot of Red Flags
This is something the party just can’t go without. It's in the name, you can’t avoid it. You can buy red colour flags in different sizes and shapes and decorate them as you wish. There are plenty of ways you can do this in numerous locations.
You can start off by placing them on each side of the pathway leading to the front door or the backyard. It'll be fun and a good way to mark the way your guests should navigate the house. You can hang a big flag on the porch and write down the name of the party or an interesting quote. This will get the guests excited even before the party starts.
If you think this is too much, you can spread a banner with multiple red flags on it. These banners are so versatile that you can place them anywhere you want, on the fence, between pillars, on doors, between trees and anywhere else you can imagine.
If you’re doing the party in the backyard or the garden, use the plants and pots as vessels for the flags. Have small, handweaver flags poked inside the pots sticking out of the flowers and greenery. If you want to go bid, cover the chairs or tables with big red flags.
If you want to make things extra, grab small buckets or jars, fill them with rocks or dirt and poke a couple of red flags inside. Use this as a décor for the tables. There will be some food and drinks at the party for sure. If you want, you can order small flags and place them as cupcake toppers. Doughnuts, puff pastries and cakes can also take this decoration.
If you’re making cocktails, make sure you have enough small flags to top off every cocktail in the room. You can make this a DIY project as well. Just buy toothpicks and red paper and you can cut and glue the flags yourself. Flags are versatile and playful, the only thing that’s limiting you is your imagination.
The Dress Code is a Must
This won’t be a red flag party without the proper dress code. The clothes you and your guests wear may be the funniest part. All this dress code requires is for the guests to wear a red shirt. The fit, size and design aren’t important. The most important part is the colour, a bright red tone, to match the idea of the red colour flags.
Everyone should write down their red flag on the shirt and wear it all night. The idea is to have an open conversation and to get the know the people better. If you’re not sure what’s yours, you can ask your friends or exes. In case they don’t know, here are some ideas you can put down:
- Tequila girl/boy;
- Mommy/daddy issues;
- Always right;
- Won't text back;
- Commitment issues;
- Emotionally unstable;
- Brutally honest;
- Short temper;
- Narcissist;
- Big ego;
- Not serious;
- Addicted to my phone/social media;
- Too much makeup etc.
Rent a Photo Booth
You will rarely see a party without a photo booth these days and for a good reason. People love them because they’re entertaining. With all the accessories, masks, wigs and signs they offer, your guests can create some fantastic photos. The red flag party is a great opportunity to have one. It's an affordable decoration that’s accessible to everyone and can add another layer of fun at the party.
Your guests will have personalised souvenirs from the party, which is not something that happens very often. The print-out memorabilia of you and your friends will be a nice reminder of the fun things you did together. You can be serious, smiling, goofy and make a ton of silly faces without a photographer looking at you. Plus, you can hang some of the photos on the big red colour flag and add to the overall décor.
Serve Red Food & Drinks
To keep the red theme going, you should think about every detail of the party. This includes the food and drinks as well. Luckily, there are so many different red foods you can serve. If you want to be fruity, you can add apples, strawberries, cherries, raspberries, watermelon, peaches, blood oranges, cranberries, red grapes, pomegranates and much more.
If you want to mix things up, you can add some red vegetables as well. This includes tomatoes, beets, red carrots, red bell peppers, kidney beans, red cabbage, radicchio, radish, red kale, rhubarb and others. There are many salads and appetizer combinations you can make with these ingredients. You can even spice things up with some red sauces such as ketchup, cocktail sauce, enchilada sauce, harissa, salsa or sweet chill.
And when it comes to drinks, you also have a lot of options. Red wine is one of the most popular options, but not everyone enjoys it. Cocktails are a great way to create some red drinks at the party. You can make them in advance, so you don’t have to bother during the party. Create a recipe on your own or prepare some of the existing ones. And for the non-alcoholic drinkers, grab some red juice and you’re ready to party.
