Birthday party decorations for a pool party don't have to be as boring as streamers, balloons and a birthday banner. Think outside the box with a water-centric theme that can be fun for kids and adults alike. Try the following easy and affordable decoration tips for a party sure to impress. Does this Spark an idea?
Hawaiian Luau
Aloha! Set the mood with Tiki torches, inflatable palm trees and monkeys, and a limbo stick. Decorate the lawn or patio with real or fake surfboards. Hang cutouts of hula dancers and Tiki gods along your fence or house. Scatter seashells like confetti on tables. Greet guests with Hawaiian leis, coconut bras, and grass skirts. Make beverages a part of the decor. Serve each drink in a coconut shell and add pineapple, cherries and little umbrellas. Pose guests in front of a scene of the sun setting over the ocean, which you can buy at a party store or make yourself.
Under the Sea
Dive deep! Transform your backyard into an under the sea expedition. Decorate with all the creatures, real or mythical, that live in the sea. Buy inflatable mermaids, giant whales, colorful fish, jellyfish, seahorses, lobsters, and crabs. Fill the pool with electronic fish that dive and swim on their own. Cover tables with under the sea tablecloths or use blue "water" colors. Add scuba gear or snorkeling masks as centerpieces. Buy under-the-sea or tropical-colored plastic or paper plates and cups. Photo opportunity: Dangle a shark outside of a shark proof cage. Take pictures of guests in the cage observing or fighting the shark.
Pirate
Argh, Matey! Fly the Jolly Roger proudly at this scallywag party. You can purchase Pirates of the Caribbean decorations or follow a more generic pirate theme. Buy or make your own pirate ship out of cardstock. Sail an inflatable pirate ship on the high seas (your pool), or use it as a drink cooler. Pickup pirate-themed paper plates and cups at the local party store. Blow up pirate balloons or choose pirate colors like red, black and gold. Hang a treasure map, pirate cutouts, swords, and a personalized "Happy Birthday" pirate banner. Fill your yard with treasure chests overflowing with gold coins. Offer guests eye patches, pirate hats, and removable tattoos. Buy a toy "record and repeat" parrot and make him say funny catchphrases for extra laughs.
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