Parties are awesome, but themed parties have a special flare to them. They're fun, exciting and unforgettable. If you've thought of throwing one at some point, now is the time to do it. One of the best, and most colourful party ideas you can organise is an Indian-themed party. These events are colourful, fun, filled with good food and a lot of dancing. If you do it right, your guests will love the vibe, and the venue and will talk about it for a long, long time.
Flags Everywhere
Every good party starts with good décor. This includes suitable colours, napkins, meaningful accessories and of course, flags. The specific and recognisable national flag of India is a great way to start. This is a symbol that represents their country everywhere. From sporting events to political gatherings. So, it’s the perfect accessory to use as décor at the party.
You can buy flags in many sizes and strategically position them all over the room or outdoor area. You may start by hanging a big one directly in front of the main entrance, just above the door. Another option is to attach it to a pole and place it above or just beside the door. The large size flag can be 90x150cm or 120x180cm. This is a statement piece that everyone will notice. It'll get them excited even before they enter the party.
There are plenty of ways you can use flags to decorate the space. You can buy small buckets or jars and put a few miniature flags inside to set on each table. This way, every group of people will have their little cute centrepiece. If you have a cake, muffins, or cupcakes, you can use these little flags to decorate them.
You might even enjoy doing this as a DIY project. Print some paper flags, cut them out, and glue them together with toothpicks. Baners are one of the staples at a party and they’re always festive. You can hang them anywhere, the ceiling, on the walls, on the tables or from one pillar to another. You can also use a glue gun and make a frame around the door with it. If your party involves dinner, set the plates, tie the utensils together and put a small flag on top of them.
You can also make two rows of flags for the driveway and add lighting beneath. This will give your guests the impression that they are stepping on the red carpet and increase their anticipation for what might be inside. Framing the flags and handing them on the walls will also work great. Flags are very playful, and versatile and allow you to do so many things with them. By incorporating them right into the décor, you’ll get a mesmerising setting that will wow the guests.
Assign a Dress Code
Indian culture is one of the most colourful ones on the planet. They're all about bright, bold colours. The Indian party attire is vibrant, and elegant and has intricate designs that everyone loves. There isn’t a “perfect” outfit to wear. Your guests can go elegant, sporty and casual. Whatever works for them.
The elegant sarees are usually the first choice. They're a timeless piece that makes a statement anywhere. They're a traditional type of wear and are perfect for any occasion. Plus, they look good on women of any age. From small children to older ladies.
Salwar suits are very popular and one of the most comfortable outfits. They come in many designs and colours, and some of them bear the national flag of India. There are plenty of options for your guests to choose from to meet the criteria of your party. And each of them will be a true hit.
Make Delicious Food
No party is complete without some delicious snacks and food. Indian cuisine id one of the most popular ones worldwide. It's very vibrant, colourful and diverse. It's very exciting and filled with different flavours that no one can resist it. You don’t have to make every popular Indian dish but serving a few is a good idea.
To provide enough time to go shopping for all your items, plan your dinner in advance. Prepare your recipes, read them and, if you can, prepare the food in advance so you don't have to do all the cooking on the day of the party. Indian food tends to be spicy, so consider making food with different spice levels so you can accommodate everyone’s tastes.
You can always have spices like garam masala and cayenne on the side so they can level up the spice in the dish as they wish. You can do small snacks on plates on each table or organise a full dinner with appetiser, a main dish and a dessert. Whatever setting you choose, your guests will be impressed and would love to try whatever you’ve prepared.
Bring Out the Drinks
Just like with the food, drinks are all about spices and flavours. You can make several cocktails in pitchers to complement the snacks. To make an Indian Vodka Mojito throw the regular Mojito ingredients together and add the jal jeere spice blend made out of black pepper, roasted cumin, cayenne, ginger, dried mango powder and mint.
The Boozy Mango Lassi is another option. Mix yogurt, mango, buttermilk, kaffir lime syrup, and lime juice in the blender and enjoy the intense flavour. You can also make an Indian Hot Toddy, a blend of bourbon, ginger, lemon, brown sugar and an Indian spice mix.
As decoration, you can place some Indian flags on the glasses or on the pitchers. Some of the other drinks you can make are Mumbai Mule, Jal Jeera Gin and Tonic, Mango Mojito, Jaljeera Mojitoor Nimbu Pani Mint Julep.
Gift Bags for Everyone
To finish off the party strong, you can make some gift bags for your guests. This will impress them and give them a core memory they’ll always remember. The contents inside the bag can be plenty.
You can do Indian tea, a tea strainer, a Buddha statue, statues of some other Indian gods, a book about Indian culture, a small snack you’ve prepared, some spices, Bollywood movie tickets or anything else you can imagine.
Wrapping the gift bags can be simple. You can just place the gifts in a colourful bag or wrap them elegantly with a nice bow and a card on top. The only limit is your imagination.
