Plan a 50's diner style party

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Get inspiration for planning a 50's theme party

Make your party memorable and fun with a fifties themed party. In this lens you'll find several items to make your party authentic plus useful information and links to help you plan.

It's all in the details 

When planning a theme party you want every detail of your party to go together. Plates, napkins, serving dishes, the food your serve and all your decor should match your theme.

You can plan your party for a specific T.V show or movie and decorate your home to match. Or how about a sock hop? All you need is a few martini's, good music and some lively friends.

The simplest of all parties is retro movie night. Invite your friends over to watch a classic movie or t.v show with popcorn, soda and candy.

Go all out with a retro popcorn maker 

Perfect for movie night

Red "Pickford" 4 Ounce Bar Style Popcorn Machine

Amazon Price: $149.79 (as of 12/30/2009)Buy Now

Antique style popcorn maker will make your retro movie night authentic and fun. Makes roughly 2 gallons of popcorn per batch; Cleans up with water. Reject kernel tray Kernel and popcorn scoop is included.
Also available in black

More retro popcorn makers and accessories 

Pop-Open Popcorn Tubs - 10 Count

Amazon Price: $3.49 (as of 12/30/2009) Buy Now

Popcorn Party Kit

Amazon Price: $7.59 (as of 12/30/2009) Buy Now

Drive-In Theater Vintage Style Snack Metal Signs

Amazon Price: $34.99 (as of 12/30/2009) Buy Now

Classic tv the honeymooners 

The Honeymooners - Classic 39 Episodes

Amazon Price: $29.49 (as of 12/30/2009)Buy Now

A collection of 39 full-length classic episodes. Reminisce with Ralph, Alice, Ed and Trixie.

Don't forget the candy 

Nostalgic Candy Assortment Gift Box

Amazon Price: $18.95 (as of 12/30/2009) Buy Now

1950's Retro Candy Gift Box

Amazon Price: $28.80 (as of 12/30/2009) Buy Now

Laffy Taffy by Wonka Banana Flavor (165 Count)

Amazon Price: $11.27 (as of 12/30/2009) Buy Now

 



Create a menu with items you will be serving. Google retro diner menus for inspiration. Add retro clip art and fonts or pictures of famous crooners to really make it cool. (links for clip art and fonts at the bottom of this lens)

Make your own placemats by printing off a sheet of paper with a black and white checkerboard pattern and then have it laminated.

It's not a diner without the milkshakes! 

Rival Milkshake Maker

Amazon Price: (as of 12/30/2009)Buy Now

Impress your friends with a home made milkshake. Holds up to 28 oz. Features a powerful motor and 2 speeds. Container and mixing spindle are dishwasher safe

Ice cream accessories 

Anchor Hocking Banana Split Fountainware, Clear, Set of 12

Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 12/30/2009) Buy Now

Stainless Steel Parfait Dish

Amazon Price: $16.99 (as of 12/30/2009) Buy Now

Double Scoop Sundae Dish

Amazon Price: $16.99 (as of 12/30/2009) Buy Now

 



Find out if any of your guests has special diet needs so you can provide alternatives for them. Common dietary concerns:

Allergies: the most common food allergies are dairy, nuts and wheat.

Vegetarians and Vegans: vegetarians don't eat meat including fish. Vegans don't eat anything that derives from an animal, this includes eggs, dairy and gelatin.

Low fat or Low carb diets: Provide leaner meats, fish and bread free alternatives with the food you prepare

Retro hot dog maker 

Nostalgia Electrics HDR565 Hot Dog Roller with Griddle

Amazon Price: $41.81 (as of 12/30/2009)Buy Now

This unit holds up to 8 regular sized hot dogs or 4 foot long hot dogs at a time. 5 non-stick rollers rotate continuously for even cooking. Includes convenient bun storage warmer in the canopy top, and an additional interchangeable griddle pan to cook burgers, eggs, or bacon.

Retro condiment items 

It's all in the details

Tablecraft Products Retro Condiment Caddy Set

Amazon Price: $13.99 (as of 12/30/2009) Buy Now

Coca Cola Fountain Salt & Pepper Set with Caddy

Amazon Price: $16.99 (as of 12/30/2009) Buy Now

Coca Cola Diner Napkin Dispenser NIB

Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 12/30/2009) Buy Now

Diner Collection Old Fashioned Straw Dispenser 11-in.

Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 12/30/2009) Buy Now

 



INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage
1 tablespoon grenadine syrup
1 maraschino cherry

DIRECTIONS

In a tall glass, combine orange juice and lemon-lime soda. Pour grenadine in and let it sink to the bottom. Garnish with a maraschino cherry and a straw for stirring.
Yields one serving.
Recipe Source

Unique way to serve drinks 

Godinger Gas Pump Liquor Dispenser

Amazon Price: $28.50 (as of 12/30/2009)Buy Now

Add some fun to your party with this retro liquor dispenser made to look like a old fashioned gas pump.

Vinyl record serving bowl 

Recycled Vinyl Record Bowl - Crooners Genre

Amazon Price: (as of 12/30/2009)Buy Now

Functional art created from actual 12" vinyl records. Crooners genre consists of well-known artists such as Sinatra, Dean Martin & Tony Bennett. Original label protected with a clear mylar seal

Serve it up retro style 

Vintage Vinyl Record Snack Tray - Crooners Genre

Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 12/30/2009) Buy Now

Coca-Cola Drinking Glasses Set 6 oz

Amazon Price: (as of 12/30/2009) Buy Now

Rock & Roll Table Skirt

Amazon Price: $9.64 (as of 12/30/2009) Buy Now

Vintage Vinyl LP Record Coasters - Set of 6

Amazon Price: (as of 12/30/2009) Buy Now

Make your themed party a tradition 

Recycle and Reuse

Make your retro themed party an annual event, that way you can reuse all your items over again. Each year you can splurge on a few more things to make it perfect.

If you do it right and make it fun, your friends will mark their calenders for your next party.

Mini Jukebox 

Wurlitzer WR18 Mini Bubbler Jukebox--DUPLICATE OF ASIN B00006J05N

Amazon Price: (as of 12/30/2009)Buy Now

Reproduction of an authentic 1946-style jukebox. This limited edition Mini Bubbler features percolating bubble tubes complete with enough neon to light a room. Features a front-loading compact disc player combined with FM radio and stereo speakers and remote control.

What's your favorite 50's tune? 

Elvis Presley: Don't Be Cruel

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Everly Brothers - All I have to do is dream + Cathy's Clown

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Pat Boone - Ain't That a Shame

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Danny and the Junior

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nat king cole

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Bill Hailey and his comets-Rock around the clock

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Mr SandMan - The Chordettes

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Ricky Nelson Tribute: Poor Little Fool

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For that truly authentic diner experience 

Hip bar stools and chairs

Diner Chair - Set of 2 (Red)

Amazon Price: $199.99 (as of 12/30/2009) Buy Now

3 Piece Chrome Retro Style Bar Table Set - Table And 2 Stools

Amazon Price: $135.00 (as of 12/30/2009) Buy Now

Pair of Retro Polished Chrome Swivel Bar Stools

Amazon Price: $55.00 (as of 12/30/2009) Buy Now

Get into the spirit with a costume party 

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Everyone loves to get presents

Sending your guests home with a party favor to go with your theme will add that special touch to make your party memorable.

I love Lucy party favor 

I Love Lucy Tin Box of Lucy Candies

Amazon Price: $28.99 (as of 12/30/2009)Buy Now

The perfect party favor for your classic t.v party. Buy or rent I love Lucy and then send your guests home with a matching party favor to really make your party memorable.

Retro inspired party favors 

Patriotic Pin-up Girls WWII Art Coaster Set

Amazon Price: (as of 12/30/2009) Buy Now

50's Decade Box Gift Basket - Classic 50's Candy

Amazon Price: (as of 12/30/2009) Buy Now

Fred-o-Matic Kitchen Timer, Yellow

Amazon Price: (as of 12/30/2009) Buy Now

Retro clip art and fonts 

Retro fonts and clip art you can add to your invitations, menu and thank you cards.
Rewind the 50's clip art
Black and white and some colour 50's inspired clip art
Retrographix clip art
Several retro clip art images to go with any theme
50's clip art
More free fifties clip arts
tack-o-rama
Great selection of retro clip art and fonts
Retro fonts
Free selection of retro fonts
Font diner
Selection of free fonts, also has great retro fonts you can buy

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