| A pirate theme party is a fun option, but you need to | | | | You can't be a real pirate if you don't look like a pirate, |
| fully and properly prepare to achieve the aura of a real | | | | right? To get this effect, you can simply purchase a |
| swashbuckling pirate adventure. From the invitations up | | | | pirate costume from costume stores. If you don't want |
| to the party favors, you need to make sure that | | | | to spend money, you can easily whip up your own |
| everything is set and harmonizes with the pirate | | | | costume using a bandanna, an eye-patch, tight fitting |
| theme. Here are several useful tips that you can use | | | | trousers, a long sleeved shirt and high-cut boots. |
| for your pirate party. | | | | Ask your guests to also come in their best pirate |
| All Aboard! The Pirate Invitations | | | | costumes. Indicate this on your invitations so that they'll |
| Remember, the fun begins as soon as your guests | | | | know the dress code immediately. |
| receive their invitations. One fun idea is to use a | | | | Pirate Fun: Party Activities |
| "message in a bottle" concept for your party. You | | | | Pirates love having fun as much as they love treasure, |
| simply have to print out the party information on paper, | | | | so you should prepare fun activities to keep your |
| then fold each one up and insert them inside clear | | | | pirate guests occupied. A treasure/scavenger hunt is a |
| water bottles or glass bottles. You can add a couple | | | | popular choice. You can also set up a "plank"-a |
| of tablespoons of sand for additional effect. | | | | rectangular masking tape outline on the floor-and ask |
| Another fun idea you can use is a pirate map invitation. | | | | your guests to walk on it while blindfolded. Whoever |
| Using brown paper, write down the party information | | | | walks the furthest wins. |
| on one side, and on the other, draw a map that | | | | If your party gets rained on, you could rent a movie |
| actually shows the way to the party venue. Place a | | | | with a pirate theme, such as Disney's "Pirates of the |
| large X mark on the location. Then, crumple the paper | | | | Caribbean" trilogy, "Hook," or "Peter Pan" for the |
| so that it looks old and wrinkly. | | | | kiddies. |
| Your Pirate Ship Quarters: The Party Decorations | | | | Dining Like a Pirate: Party Food |
| Your venue needs to have a pirate ship look so that | | | | Pirates aren't picky about their food, but you should |
| your guests will feel that they are really sailing out on | | | | serve dishes that have pirate themes. For example, |
| the seven seas. If you have the talent, draw a large | | | | fish sticks or gold chicken nuggets are good ideas. |
| backdrop that shows a pirate ship's deck, complete | | | | Seaweed pasta (green linguine) and golden treasures |
| with the masts and sails. You can also cut out a large | | | | (macaroni and cheese) are also delicious choices that |
| appliance box, cut it in the shape of a pirate ship and | | | | your guests will love. As for the drinks, remember that |
| paint it brown. | | | | pirates love drinking, so you should serve them root |
| For additional pirate decorations, you can place | | | | "beer" or ginger "ale." |
| "treasure chests" around your venue. Get a couple of | | | | For a real swashbuckling adventure, a pirate theme is |
| large Styrofoam ice containers, then spray paint them | | | | the most enjoyable option that you can choose, so get |
| all over to make them look like treasure chests. | | | | ready to set sail the seven seas and have a fun party |
| Dressing the Part: Pirate Costumes | | | | that you'll remember for the rest of your life. |