Get inspiration for planning a 50's theme party
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)
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)
Popcorn Party Kit
Amazon Price: $7.59 (as of 12/30/2009)
Drive-In Theater Vintage Style Snack Metal Signs
Amazon Price: $34.99 (as of 12/30/2009)
Classic tv the honeymooners
The Honeymooners - Classic 39 Episodes
Amazon Price: $29.49 (as of 12/30/2009)
A collection of 39 full-length classic episodes. Reminisce with Ralph, Alice, Ed and Trixie.
classic movies for your retro party
Don't forget the candy
Nostalgic Candy Assortment Gift Box
Amazon Price: $18.95 (as of 12/30/2009)
1950's Retro Candy Gift Box
Amazon Price: $28.80 (as of 12/30/2009)
Laffy Taffy by Wonka Banana Flavor (165 Count)
Amazon Price: $11.27 (as of 12/30/2009)
Cristal D'Arques Longchamp 8 1/2-Inch Ftd Candy Dish
Amazon Price: (as of 12/30/2009)
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)
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 Footed Clear Parfait/Ice Cream Bowls, Set of 12
Amazon Price: $23.99 (as of 12/30/2009)
Anchor Hocking Banana Split Fountainware, Clear, Set of 12
Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 12/30/2009)
Rosanna Soda Fountain Milkshake Cup Set, Gift-boxed
Amazon Price: (as of 12/30/2009)
Stainless Steel Parfait Dish
Amazon Price: $16.99 (as of 12/30/2009)
Double Scoop Sundae Dish
Amazon Price: $16.99 (as of 12/30/2009)
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)
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)
Coca Cola Fountain Salt & Pepper Set with Caddy
Amazon Price: $16.99 (as of 12/30/2009)
Coca Cola Diner Napkin Dispenser NIB
Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 12/30/2009)
Diner Collection Old Fashioned Straw Dispenser 11-in.
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 12/30/2009)
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)
Add some fun to your party with this retro liquor dispenser made to look like a old fashioned gas pump.
Drinks anyone?
Vinyl record serving bowl
Recycled Vinyl Record Bowl - Crooners Genre
Amazon Price: (as of 12/30/2009)
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)
Coca-Cola Drinking Glasses Set 6 oz
Amazon Price: (as of 12/30/2009)
Rock & Roll Table Skirt
Amazon Price: $9.64 (as of 12/30/2009)
Vintage Vinyl LP Record Coasters - Set of 6
Amazon Price: (as of 12/30/2009)
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)
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.
Don't forget to accessorize!
For that truly authentic diner experience
Hip bar stools and chairs
Bar Table In 50's Retro Nostalgic Soda Fountain Style With Chrome Plating And Black Formica Table Top
Amazon Price: $61.00 (as of 12/30/2009)
Diner Chair - Set of 2 (Red)
Amazon Price: $199.99 (as of 12/30/2009)
3 Piece Chrome Retro Style Bar Table Set - Table And 2 Stools
Amazon Price: $135.00 (as of 12/30/2009)
Pair of Retro Polished Chrome Swivel Bar Stools
Amazon Price: $55.00 (as of 12/30/2009)
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)
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
Domestic Goddess Fridge Magnet 4-Piece Set 2 - Retro Humor
Amazon Price: (as of 12/30/2009)
Patriotic Pin-up Girls WWII Art Coaster Set
Amazon Price: (as of 12/30/2009)
50's Decade Box Gift Basket - Classic 50's Candy
Amazon Price: (as of 12/30/2009)
Fred-o-Matic Kitchen Timer, Yellow
Amazon Price: (as of 12/30/2009)
Retro clip art and fonts
- 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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- perfumereviews perfumereviews Sep 16, 2009 @ 5:45 pm
- Nice lens! The great part is a lot of these entertaining trends started or really took off in this era! Cocktails, cupcakes, you name it! ;) All you need is some great 50s outfit to go along with it!
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- spirituality spirituality Apr 18, 2009 @ 4:19 am
- Great lens - you've been blessed by a squidoo angel :)
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- Joan4 Joan4 Mar 22, 2009 @ 6:40 pm
- Looks like a great party! Good ideas!
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- stargazer00 stargazer00 Oct 18, 2008 @ 11:11 pm
- I really enjoyed this lens!
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- Oct 1, 2008 @ 11:07 pm
- well cool ideas and nice lens page such you customize all the codes!
5 stars!
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