If you’re throwing a party and are looking for cool ideas for a neon party, look no further!
If you want your party to truly stand out, nothing will do it like neon.
Neon lights are an eye-catching way to make any party pop in a fun way.
This list of ideas is about using neon party elements at your next gathering, whether for a birthday party or just a get-together with friends.
Where to Host a Neon Party
You can host a neon party anywhere.
You can host it at a nightclub or bowling alley; you could even throw it at your home or apartment if you really want to go all out.
If you want to make sure everyone has fun, attract guests by making sure there’s plenty of room for dancing and playing games like beer pong.
If you’re throwing a neon party in an existing venue such as a bar or restaurant, make sure to talk with the venue owners about what kind of lighting they have available for blacklight parties—some might not allow blacklights on their premises at all!
If possible, try hosting your neon party outdoors so guests can enjoy being outside under the stars while dancing under blacklight lights!
Decoration Ideas for a Neon Party
Here are some ideas to help you decorate your party:
- Neon-colored balloons. Balloons are a great way to add color and brightness to any party. You can find a variety of different styles at any party store or online, including solid colors and patterns that have been designed especially for neon parties.
- Neon lights. Lights can be used in many ways when decorating for a neon party, including attached to the walls or ceiling or on small stands around the room as part of your centerpiece idea. They can also be hung outside in trees if you’re having an outdoor event!
- Glow sticks/glow bracelets. If you want something less permanent than neon lights but still very fun and colorful, glow sticks may be just what you need! They come in all kinds of colors so there’s sure to be one perfect for whatever type of theme you’re going for here.
Food Ideas for a Neon Party
Food is the centerpiece of any party, so it’s important to be savvy when picking out options.
Of course, you’ll need to provide classic snacks like chips ‘n’ dips and cake. But why not up the ante with these unique ideas if you’re throwing a neon party?
- Create glowing desserts by using colored jello in place of regular white confectioners’ sugar.
- Make cookies or cakes with neon food coloring! You can also tint frosting bright neon hues for adorable cupcakes that glow under black light.
- For a snack that will be sure to impress, carve cheese wedges into triangles and then coat them in crushed candy rocks.
If you’re looking for a snack that’s easy to make and even more fun to eat, then consider making neon-colored popcorn balls.
Simply melt white chocolate in a double boiler and then dip regular popcorn into it; drizzle on some additional food coloring if needed!
Once your guests have had their fill of snacks, bust out the glow sticks and black lights to keep the party going!
Invitation Ideas for a Neon Party
- Choose neon-colored paper for your invitations. This can be done by choosing a bright pink or yellow background and then adding black lettering.
- Use neon-colored envelopes to mail out your invitations. If you’re looking for something more extravagant, consider having each envelope custom-made with glitter or sequins!
- Include a neon party favor in every invitation package: whether it’s a mini pack of gum, candy necklace or packet of glow sticks, anything will do! This is especially great if children are attending who may not have been invited otherwise but would love to get some free goodies regardless!
- If you’re hosting an outdoor event in the evening hours, then consider making some temporary signs to hang around where people will be partying (e.g., “Neon Party” on one side while another says “Come On In!”).
- You could also write out directions on how guests should get there using LED lights instead, so they don’t get lost during their drive or walkover.
Top Tips for Pulling off a Fun Party
Before you get started, let’s make sure your party will be a success.
- Plan ahead: It can take some time to plan a successful party, so make sure that you have enough time available to plan and prepare for the event. If not, it might not be worth doing at all!
- Invite your friends and family: Once you’ve decided on your theme and figured out how much time it’ll require, send out invitations with an RSVP date and time for guests to reply. Have fun inviting people!
- Prepare games and activities for guests: It’s important that your guests have something fun to do while they’re at the party—ideally something that relates back to your theme—so prepare some games or activities that will keep them occupied throughout the evening (or afternoon). You could also just have food ready; that works too!
Conclusion
We hope you enjoyed our list of neon party ideas!
If you want to brighten up your home, consider adding some neon items into the mix. From lighting and accent pieces to furniture, there are plenty of ways for you to make this trend work in your environment.
If you can’t remember to do all of these things, or if it’s just too much work for now, then at least make sure that your guests are surprised by something different about their visit—stick with one or two items from our list!
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