Social Theme Party Invitations for Adults

Everyone loves a great party, but sometimes finding a good excuse to throw one can be tricky. After all, you need to have a good reason to call all of your friends and acquaintances together and asking people to join you for “burgers and beers” won’t always generate the biggest guest turn out. That’s why we’ve put together some articles to help you throw fun, imaginative, and memorable parties for the people you love to be with.

Obviously, one of the best reasons to throw a party is the birthday party. Whether the guest of honor is turning 30, 40, 50, or 60, we’ve got some great ideas to help you plan a party they’ll remember for the next decade and beyond! Plus, we’ll even give you some tips on surprise parties and even throwing parties for your pets! It may sound weird to some of us, but you’d be surprised how many pet owners are doing it!

The good news is birthdays don’t have to your only excuse for throwing a party. If it’s summer, why not celebrate with a barbecue or clambake theme? You can gather at the beach or around the pool for a great time. Want something a little more formal? Then consider throwing a wine tasting, brunch, or formal dinner party for your friends.

Of course, if you’re looking for something a little different or just a fun theme for a Friday night get together, you can browse through our articles about other party themes, such as the Western theme or the Hollywood theme (perfect for film fanatics) or the casino theme. You might even want to throw a party just for the girls or celebrate the blooming beauty of spring with a garden party.

With our articles, any theme can be magical for guests.

Birthday Party Invitations

The Cruise-Themed Birthday Invitation | Whether you’re celebrating your 21st, 40th, or even 65th birthday, you want to have a special celebration that you’ll remember for years to come. So many other themes have been done before and are expected by your guests – that’s why you need to do something special, something they won’t be expecting ...

Birthday Party Invitations, Celebrating 30th Birthday Party | When you’re trying to decide on a theme for a 30th birthday party, think about something the birthday person enjoys. For example, if they love movies then you could plan the ...

Birthday Party Invitations, Celebrating 40th Birthday Party | The best themes for 40th birthday parties, strangely enough, should remind the guest of honor of their age. You could plan the party around a certain decade, such as the decade when the person was born or when they were ...

Birthday Party Invitations, Celebrating 50th Birthday Party | Usually, the 50th birthday party is when hosts pull out the “Over the Hill” decorations, but that theme has been overdone quite a bit. A better way to capture the you’ve-lived-a-long-time vibe is to incorporate a ...

Birthday Party Invitations, Celebrating 60th Birthday Party | You can choose to do a theme for the party, such “Over the Hill” or “Mexican Fiesta.” Both of those ideas would work, but you could also create a theme around memories and focus on putting together a party that helps the birthday person ...

Birthday Party Invitations for Adult Birthday | Everyone remember their birthday, every birthday is a special personal event to be celebrated with family, relatives, and ...

Surprise Birthday Party Invitations – Keeping the Surprise | Surprise parties are a fun way to celebrate a birthday. But they can be stressful for the planner, because it’s so easy to spoil the surprise. Here are some tips to help ensure that your surprise party goes ...

Chinese Culture Birthday Celebration with These Invitations | Birthday parties are a big deal for children of all ages, but parents who want to do something special for their little ones often struggle to find new themes and party ideas so they can create something unique for their son or daughter. Obviously, celebrating your child’s birthday by infusing the festivities ...

Birthday Invitation Etiquette for Grown-Up Parties | Children’s birthday invitations sometimes involve plenty of etiquette issues, but it doesn’t get much better when you’re all grown up and wanting to throw a party. Below is some advice on two common birthday invitation issues ...

Throwing a Great Birthday Party for Your Pets | Pet lovers are definitely growing in number all around the world. Millions of dollars are being spent every year to buy treats, beds, toys, even clothing for theanimals who share our lives so it’s no surprise that some pet owners want to celebrate their pets’ birthdays just as they would with any ...

Barbecue Themes

Barbecue Party Invitations | Warm weather invokes thoughts of the days gone by and stirs in most the desire to “fire up the grill”. Why not plan to have some friends over soon, to share a Barbecue with ...

Barbecue Theme Invitations | Most of us host at least one barbecue a year. It’s easy to get tired of the same old hot dogs and hamburgers routine, so why not try mixing it up this year? Sure hot dogs and hamburgers are crowd pleasers, but there are so many other menus that can really put some spice into ...

Clambake Themes

Clambake Party Invitations | Clambakes are traditionally done at the coast, but that does not mean that you cannot host one in any location! If you love lobsters, clams and the ocean then why wait for a trip to the ocean?

New England Clambake Party Invitations | A Clambake is a great way to throw an outdoor party with a unique twist. Traditional clambakes are held on a New England beach. If you have access to a beach, then by all means have your party there. Be sure to check with local regulations, as not all stretches of beach ...

Brunch Themes

Brunch Theme Party Invitations | You can host a brunch in celebration of a specific event such as Mother’s Day or a birthday, or for no specific reason at all. Brunch is an easy way to entertain friends and family. There is little cost, time, or decorating involved in inviting guests for a brunch. It is also a ...

Sunday Brunch Party Invitations | Sunday brunch is one of my favorite parties to host. I like Sunday brunches because I can come up with a menu that requires very little effort on my part and because Sunday afternoon is a time when people are ready to relax and kick back. I’m going to tell you how I do Sunday brunch and ...

Casino Themes

Casino Theme Party Invitations | Invite anyone who enjoys the casino atmosphere and will add life to your party! This is the type of party that is not limited to a small number of people. Invite as many as will fit in your home or party space! Remember that guests will be spread out throughout the building, therefore more ...

Casino Night Invitations | If you want to give your guests a night they’re sure to remember, host a casino night. Casino parties are great fun because they’re filled with activity and guests have the opportunity to move around, meet new people, and pretend for a short period of time that they’re a high roller in ...

Dinner Themes

Dinner Party Invitations | Dinner parties are intended to be small, intimate semi-formal gatherings for close family members or friends. Since you will be having a small gathering, it is feasible to offer several courses during the dinner party. You will need to decide what type of food you want to ...

African & Brazilian Dinner Theme Invitations | Do you get stuck and bored with giving dinner parties? Well, break out of the routine. Now, what I’m about to suggest may take some preparation on your part, because you may need to add some new recipes to your cooking repertoire. But you and ...

Garden Themes

Garden Party Invitations | The time and season of the year is of little consequence for those planning a garden party! More and more, the creative hostesses are planning an indoor garden party, thereby avoiding the concerns of insects and inclement ...

Growing Orchids for Your Garden Party | With the weather improving, the time to start planning out your garden and thinking about all of those wonderful outdoor parties is drawing near. One of the most beautiful flowers to consider including in your arrangements are orchids. Orchid Growing Basics - Many people are fearful of growing orchids because they think they are delicate flowers ...

Cherry Blossoms Theme Invitations & Your Spring Party | When we think of garden parties, we usually think of blooming flowers. However, one of the most beautiful spectacles of blooming plant life has to be the delicate cherry blossom tree. The trees, known as sakura in Japan, come in several different colors. The most impressive is the Somei Yoshino with its pink-tinged ...

Classic Lily Flower Invitations for Your Garden Party | Lilies are possibly one of the most beautiful of all the flowers because of their slender stems and their opulent petals. They come in a wide variety of types and colors, but no matter which variety you love they would make an ideal theme for your next garden party or outdoor celebration. For some ideas on how to add lilies ...

Invitations to Match Your Backyard Flower Garden | Whether you’re having a corporate event, a private party for friends, or a large birthday celebration for your 16 year old daughter, your backyard could be the perfect location for something wonderful. However, all great parties – no matter their purpose – begin with the right theme. And that’s where your backyard garden can become a huge asset ...

Flower Theme Do’s and Do Not’s | Using flowers as the theme of your wedding, birthday party, anniversary, or other event is a wonderful idea. Flowers have a timeless beauty that captivates our senses with their look, their scent, even the way they feel. However, there are a few things you should do and you should avoid doing when it comes to using them as a theme ...

Spring Garden Party Invitations | A garden party is a wonderful way to welcome spring. If your garden is impressive, why not show it off with a lovely luncheon outdoors just as soon as the weather is warm enough and the flowers are in ...

Girls Party Theme

Girl’s Party Theme Invitations | Regardless of how old girls are, time with girlfriends is important. Younger girls have friends over for a sleepover. Tweens and teens invite friends over for the afternoon or to an “all-nighter”. Young adults go out for an evening of dancing and partying. Older women still ...

Have a True Girls Night Out With These Special Announcements | Whether you’re celebrating a birthday party, an upcoming graduation from high school or college, a bachelorette party, or a new baby, a girls’ night out can be a great way to enjoy the event. In fact, you don’t even need a special event or excuse to get all of your female friends together for a night on the town ...

Party Invitations – Best Girls Night Ever | In our busy lives it can be really difficult for women to keep in touch the way they’d like. We have jobs, husbands, children, houses and commitments with our family. We always tell each other we’re going to do a better job of keeping in touch, but ...

Picnic Themes

Corporate Picnic Party Announcements and Get Together | Business can’t be all about business. We all know that. Everyone needs a chance to relax and unwind. If that means people also get a chance to mingle with co-workers, vendors, and other clients, then that’s a bonus. That’s why the corporate party is such a great event. Throwing one of these events is an amazing ...

Invite Friends to a Picnic Party | Picnics are a favorite pastime that denotes lazy afternoons of days gone by. Usually picnics are held during warm summer months; however that is not the only time that one can be held. Indoor picnics, held in the living room floor, are a wonderful way to deal with ...

The Simple Way to Enjoy the Season is Give a Picnic Party | If you’d like to give a party but don’t want all the fuss of cooking, house cleaning, and planning activities, throw an impromptu picnic party. This is a great party if you have children and have lots of friends with children. And, I’m going to show you how to ...

Mexican Fiesta Themes

Mexican Fiesta Party Invitations | Fiesta means feast or festival. What person doesn’t want the opportunity to celebrate? You could invite friends to a fiesta to celebrate a birthday, a religious holiday, or for no specific reason at ...

Viva La Mexican Fiesta Party Invitations | Tired of the same old party themes? Then host a Mexican fiesta this year. May 5 (Cinco de Mayo) is the traditional day for a Mexican fiesta (at least in the U.S.), but any time of year is great for a fun party with ...

Pool Party Themes

Pool Party Invitations – Host a Pool Party with little cost and effort! | Most everyone loves to go to a pool party! Purchase creative invitation cards that cause the recipient to be anticipating the fun! Stationary with pictures of people swimming, playing water volleyball and ...

Pool Party Invitations – Make a Big Splash with Your Pool Party | Pool owners simply have no excuse not to give summer parties. After all, you have the perfect activity – literally in your own back yard. Even if you don’t have a pool of your own, many neighborhoods and apartment complexes with pools allow ...

Religious & Other Culture Themes

American Indian Invitations | Parents are always looking for an interesting idea for their children’s birthday parties or just for themes for summer vacation activities. Very seldom to they think about combining history education and a party theme but there is a way to do this and children will enjoy it. What is this great idea? Well, it’s creating a party around ...

Hamsa Invitations | You’ve spent so much time and money on planning your incredible celebrations – wedding, birthday party, anniversary celebration, etc. – that you don’t want anything to go wrong. In fact, you might need as much protection for your event as possible. That’s why some hosts and hostesses are choosing to send out invitations decorated with the hamsa symbol ...

Retirement Party Themes

Retirement Party Invitations | Is there someone that you know retiring soon? Consider that the individual has spent years contributing a significant portion of their life to improving the society you are enjoying. What better way to say thank you than to invite people who have known the person and worked with them over ...

Retirement Party Theme Invitations | The beginning of retirement is a special time in a person’s life. He/she is about to begin a whole new phase of life, filled with freedom and personal fulfillment. I think the perfect retirement party is a combination of looking back on the great memories of the ...

Housewarming Themes

Housewarming Party Invitations | The purchase of a new home is something to be celebrated. It is one of those times that people anticipate that there will be a party, and it is rare that a surprise party is actually a surprise! It is appropriate that the homeowner plan their ...

Housewarming Invitations | Moving into a new home is such an exciting event. Why not show off your new place with a housewarming party? It’s a great way to let your friends and family see your new home and meet new neighbors, too. Many people resist having a housewarming party if they’ve moved far away from ...

Tips for a Great Housewarming Party | Moving is practically a part of life. Few people ever stay in the same home or apartment for too long. And while moving can be a real chore, it does give you a great excuse for throwing a party and for sending out moving announcements. Let’s look at some ideas that might help ...

Tea Party Themes

Tea Party Invitations – Hosting a Proper Tea Party | We Americans sometimes give the tea party a bad rap. In our minds, it’s often a stuffy affair designed for rich women who have nothing else to do all day. It’s the British version of the “ladies who lunch”. But, nothing could be further from the truth. A tea party is a ...

Tea Invitations – Invite Some Ladies for Tea | Ladies of all ages, from two to one hundred and two, enjoy the elegance of having a cup of tea. Inviting one to a dozen friends for tea is standard, although if you have the room and intent the event to be more informal, by all means invite more. Drinking the ...

Wine Tasting Party / Cocktail Themes

Wine Theme Invitations | You needn’t go to a winery to have a wine tasting. A wine tasting in your home is a unique spin on the tired old cocktail party. And, you needn’t be a sommelier to pick wines for a tasting. Here are some tips to help you host a wonderful wine ...

Wine Tasting Party Invitations | Invitations to a wine tasting party should be elegant. Anyone over the legal drinking age in your state, who is not staunchly against drinking alcohol, would be appropriate to invite to a wine tasting party. You will want each guest that you are inviting to feel ...

Classic Cocktails for Your Next Party | If you’re looking for a fun theme for your next birthday or anniversary party or just an excuse to unwind with your friends, then consider throwing a Classic Cocktail party. These parties can be a lot of fun and are flexible to plan so you can do almost anything you want. Let’s look at a few ideas on how to put one of these parties ...

Western Party Themes

Western Theme Party Invitations | The Old West was a period in history that was filled with good times and hard times. Nothing invokes memories of pages in history books like a Western theme party. Invite a good mix of males and females, young and old alike and get ready to ...

Western BBQ Theme Party Invitations | There’s nothing quite like an old fashioned Western barbeque to put a fun twist on the predictable “cookout”. The Western flair opens up a whole new arena for menu, decorations, and beverages. And this is a party theme that’s great for the whole family, so it ...

Martini Themes

Martini Party Invitations – Host a Chic Martini Party | No drink is more chic and urbane than the martini. And, hosting a martini party is a fun twist on the familiar cocktail party. Plus, a martini party is appropriate for any time of year, any occasion. So, get out your guest list, and ...

Martini Party Theme Invitations | Martini parties are making a comeback in popularity, complete with a retro theme. Chances are that the younger generations have never been to a Martini party and the older generations will enjoy revisiting ...

Spa Themes

Spa Party Invitations – Break from the Ordinary Girl’s Night | If you're ready to host a girl's night (or day) out, but you want to try something new and different, consider hosting a spa party. A spa party can be a relaxing way to catch up with your friends. Trust me; this is an invite that no ...

Spa Invitations – Invite some friends to a Spa Party! | Most women desire to be pampered once in a while, but few take the time to actually do it. Your girlfriends will appreciate receiving an invitation from you to come to a spa party that will pamper them for ...

Soothe your Mind, Body, and Spirit with These Invitations | Some people think parties are meant to have loud music, drinking, dancing, and other similar activities. However, you can have another type of party: a relaxation party. This type of party is an ideal way to unwind after college finals, during a vacation from work, as part ...

Sport Party Themes

Golf Party Idea for the Guys | If you’ve ever had to plan a party for a guy, you know that it’s a real challenge. Most party themes are just more appropriate for parties for women – maybe because men just don’t get that excited over a themed party. If the man of honor at your party is a golf lover then ...

Sports Party Invitations – Invite Friends to a Sports Theme Party | ESPN and other networks broadcast sports around the clock, providing ample opportunity to pick an event and invite people over for a party. Any Sunday afternoon will do! You could invite a few friends to view a specific event, such as ...

Sports Party Invitations – Guys Night Out Party Themes | Sports themes are great for many different parties. Whether it’s your son’s birthday, your husband’s birthday, or a “guys’ night out” you’re planning, a sports theme is always a winner. But don’t forget the girls. Many girls would far prefer a soccer themed birthday ...

Throwing a Soccer Party | Known in other parts of the world as football, soccer in the United States has become an increasingly popular sporting event. While fans don’t get quite as crazy about their favorite teams as they do in parts of Europe and South America, there are plenty of devoted fans of the teams and of the sport in general. That means ...

Throwing a US Open Party for Tennis Fans | We’ve all heard about Super Bowl parties, but football isn’t the only sport with big games that fans love to watch. Tennis may not be as violent or as manly as American football, but it definitely has some great matches and major events, such as the U. S. Open. So if you’re a tennis fan, why not start ...

Throwing a Fabulous Super Bowl Party | The Super Bowl is an American tradition and so are the great parties being thrown in its honor. During each Super Bowl, thousands of parties are thrown all over the country. Some are in houses, some are in bars, others are in rented locations – the only thing all of these parties have in common is that ...

Tropical Themes

Tropical Party Invitations | Anytime of the year is a great time to go to the tropics. Winter is an especially popular time to visit the warmer climates. Why not get plan a nice tropical party and invite some friends ...

Summer Party Invitations | Summer is a season ripe for celebrating because the weather makes us want to get outdoors and party! Tropical parties are very popular during the summer and there are several themes that can be used to get your mind and your party ...

Chill Out with Black, Lime, and Blue Flowers for your Summer Party | The summer may still seem far away, but now is a good time to start thinking about planning your first parties of spring or summer. When the weather finally warms up for good, you want to have a plan for an incredible celebration. Let’s look at some ideas for a fabulous summer gathering ...

Having a Beer Party to Celebrate Summer | Summer time may be a great time for sitting by the pool, getting a tan, or having a picnic, but it can also be a good excuse for enjoying a few cold beers with your friends. Whether you’re celebrating a vacation, one of several summer holidays, the end of your spring semester in college, or opening day at ...

Green Colors & Your Summer Party | Summer is just around the corner. Soon most people will be complaining about the humidity, the price of gas, the crowded tourists’ stops, and the stress of trying to fill all of that vacation time with something meaningful and enjoyable. One way to spend some of your summertime is to throw a fabulous party ...

Planning a Summer Camping Party | While most families are heading over to hotels and tourist traps for their summer vacations, you could always choose to do something different. Why not invite your extended family or some of your close friends on a summer camping excursion? It’s fun, unique, and a great way to get in some quality time with one another ...

Oscar/Hollywood Themes

Hollywood Party Invitations | If you're a movie buff, hosting an Oscar party is fun. It's an easy party, too, since all the activity is automatically provided. So, get out your address book and make a guest list for your own Oscar ...

Movie Awards Party Invitations | There are a growing number of people who are finding yet another reason to hold a party. They are celebrating the Oscars, the Golden Globe, the Grammies, and the People’s Choice ...

How the West Was Won: Incorporate Grand Canyon Theme in Your Invitations | Whether you are getting married, throwing a birthday party, celebrating an anniversary, or having a friendly get together, the Grand Canyon and/or the Old West could be great theme ideas if you know where to look for inspiration and ideas. Let’s look at two sources of inspiration you could refer to ...

Other Social Party Event

Jazz Fans: Check Out These Invitations | Jazz music has a long history in the United States and it’s not hard to realize why. Listening to a few hours of jazz can not only be enjoyable but also soothing for the soul. Perhaps no type of music was such a perfect cure for the stressed out modern lives so many of us are leading. That’s why so many jazz fans have decided to share their ...

Single Party Invitations | A single party or a theme party is built around a specific theme that determines the guest or host behavior. It is one of the most interesting ways of planning and organizing a fun time with friends. There are a number of single party themes such ...

Want to Date Her? Send a Thank You Card | This article is just for the guys out there because I know they sometimes need a little help when it comes to getting involved with women they are interested in. However, there’s one surefire way to get her attention and that’s the first step to landing the date you’re after. Now this approach won’t work for all women. First, you need to be ...

Butterfly Thank You Cards; Don’t Make These Thank You Card Mistakes | Thank you cards are a wonderful way for us to show our appreciation to others, particularly others who have done something very kind for us. However, creating these thank you cards also means following certain rules of etiquette. You don’t want to ruin the experience by making an error ...