Party themes gather everything for one look in a single place, so a plain room turns into a Hawaiian beach, a Vegas casino or a football final. Browse by style with Hawaiian party supplies, disco and circus and carnival, cheer on a team with football and sports supplies, or fly the flag with England, Great Britain and our international range. Pick one theme and let it set your colours, and the tableware, balloons and decorations fall into place around it.
Not sure which theme to pick? Our party theme ideas and how-to guides help you pull the whole look together.
Show moreA good party theme is the shortcut to a room that looks planned rather than thrown together. Pick one idea and everything else, the colours, the tableware and the balloons, follows from it. Here is how we would go about it, after more than 3 million orders.
Start with the theme, not the shopping list. Decide what the party is about first: a place like Hawaii or Mexico, an era like disco, a team or country like football or England, or a style like casino glamour. The theme sets your two or three main colours, and once you have those the rest of the choices get easy.
Build it out in layers. Dress the three spots guests notice first: the entrance, the food table and the main wall. A themed backdrop or scene setter covers the wall and doubles as a photo spot, bunting and banners carry the colours along the tables, and matching tableware ties the food together. Balloons in your theme colours fill any gaps on the ceiling and in the corners.
The themes people ask for most. Summer brings out Hawaiian, summer and barbecue parties; big nights in favour disco, Hollywood and casino; and flag themes like England and Great Britain come into their own for tournaments and street parties.
How much to buy. For an average front room, one backdrop or banner, a few metres of bunting, a table set for your guest count and a dozen or so balloons will dress it well. Scale the bunting and balloons up for a hall, and always round up a little so you are not caught short. If the party is close, order by 4pm and next-day delivery means you can still dress the room the day before.
A: It is our home for decorations, tableware and accessories grouped by a single theme, so everything matches out of the box. Themes include Hawaiian, Casino, Disco, Football, Mexican, Hollywood, Western, WrestleMania, Squid Game and national favourites like England, Scotland and Union Jack.
A: Pick the theme that fits your event, then work through the pieces you need. Most themes cover decorations such as bunting and signs, table items like plates and covers, and finishing touches like flags or leis, so you can build a matching look from one place.
A: Yes. Products in the same theme share the same colours, prints and style, for example the Disco Fever tablecover and Disco Fever pennant bunting, so you do not have to guess whether things will sit well together.
A: Themed round paper plates are commonly 23cm, which suits a main course, and they come in packs, for example packs of 8 or 10. Check each product for the exact pack count as it varies by theme.
A: Pennant bunting in these themes is typically 6m long, so one length covers a doorway, a table front or a section of wall. Buy more than one if you want to run it around a whole room.
A: National themes include small hand-held waving flags around 45cm for guests to hold, and larger polyester flags such as 5 x 3 ft for hanging or flying. Pick the smaller ones for a crowd and the large ones for a backdrop.
A: Hawaiian leis in this range are fabric flower garlands, for example around 102cm long, so they hold their shape better than thin plastic. Casino signs are printed PVC, which is sturdy enough to reuse if you take them down carefully.
A: They cover themed birthdays, house parties and fancy dress nights, plus sporting and national occasions. Football and WrestleMania suit match days and fans, Casino and Hollywood suit glamorous evenings, and England, Scotland and Union Jack ranges suit tournaments and national celebrations.
A: Casino, Hollywood, Disco and our Adult party supplies are popular for grown-up gatherings, stag and hen nights and milestone birthdays. Mexican and Western also work well for a relaxed, dressing-up kind of evening.
A: Yes. Bunting, flags and Union Jack pieces are a common choice for garden gatherings and street parties, and the hand-held flags give everyone something to wave. For outdoors, the larger polyester flags stand up better than paper.
A: We stock themes tied to popular culture such as Squid Game alongside long-running classics like Hawaiian and Disco, so you can match a party to what your guests are into right now.
A: Buy your decorations and tableware from the same theme rather than mixing themes, and the colours and prints will line up. If you need more of one item, order it in the same visit so the print run and colour are consistent.
A: Plastic pennant bunting and polyester flags cope with a dry day outdoors better than paper items. Bring paper tableware and paper decorations back inside if rain is likely, and fix bunting at both ends so it does not sag.
A: Plastic tablecovers are sized to drape over a standard table with some overhang, for example around 180cm x 130cm. Measure your table first, and if it is longer than the cover, use two and overlap them at the middle.
A: Store fabric leis flat or hung so the flowers do not crush, and unfold bunting gently to avoid tearing the string. PVC signs last longest if you take them down without pulling on the printed surface.
A: Themed decorations, small flags and lei garlands can include small parts and cords, so keep them away from babies and toddlers and supervise younger children. Anything worn around the neck should only be used under supervision.
A: No. Adult party supplies are intended for grown-up events only, so keep them out of reach of children and check the theme suits your guest list before you set up.
A: Themed paper and plastic tableware is designed for serving, not for cooking or reheating. Keep plates and covers away from candles, hobs and other heat sources.
A: Some themes include biodegradable paper plates, such as the Mexican Fiesta paper plates, which are a paper-based alternative to plastic. Look for biodegradable in the product name where it applies.
A: Paper plates and paper decorations can usually go in card and paper recycling once clean and free of food, though check your local council rules. Plastic bunting, PVC signs and fabric leis are better kept and reused than binned.
A: Pair your themed plates and tablecover with matching cups and napkins from the same theme so the full table setting ties together. Add cutlery if you are serving a meal rather than nibbles.
A: Beyond bunting and signs, balloons and banners in matching colours give a room more height and cover blank walls. Combine hanging decorations with the flags or leis your theme includes for a fuller look.
A: Hand-held flags, leis and themed accessories give guests something to wear or wave, which lifts the atmosphere. For dressing-up themes like Western, Hollywood or Mexican, add matching costume accessories to round it off.
