With its swinging, Big Band music, glamorous Hollywood films, and sophisticated fashion trends, the 1940s make an excellent theme for a party. Whether you're having your party at a venue or at home, it's surprisingly easy to recreate this...
If you're throwing a 1940s-themed party for a birthday, anniversary, etc., you've come to the right place. Here's what you need to know about decorations, costumes, and food for a rockin' 1940s party.
A 1940's birthday party shoot at the Carnforth Railway Station in Lancashire, setting for parts of the 1945 film "Brief Encounter" by David Lean. © Jonathan Bean Photography, 2012
One activity to hold at a senior citizen center is a prom night. Hosting a prom for senior citizens lets everyone dress up, dance and feel special.
Rationing meant people could only buy a very limited amount of food each week. Even the Royal family used their ration cards. If you want to recreate an authentic 1940s party, here's what people would have been eating. Authentic 1940s recipes and big band hire.
For an original, simple, sweet theme, try this 1940s vintage birthday party inspiration.
Discover the iconic cocktails of the 1940s recipe with us.
Find everything you need here to throw a great 1940s theme party including invitation ideas, music, food and activities. Listen to some Big Band music and learn how to swing dance.
Parties have come a long way. But through the ages, they have always had a common theme of "having an awesome time." Take a look at how they have changed through the decades, and to make your modern day bash a hit, make sure you whip out the Tostitos® chips and dips.
What better party idea for two friends turning 40 than a 1940's themed get together? We picked red, brown, orange, and jade green as our color scheme as those were popular shades of the 40's. With the invitation we conjured up an image of ladies dressing up and going out for a glamorous night on the town. We had our favorite baker, Rosellini Sweets, whip up a couple of cakes for the occasion. We thought about what might have been traditional favorites cake varieties in the 1940's and decided on fluffy white coconut and smooth buttermilk with butter cream frosting. We were so pleased when we happened upon these reproduction jadite cake stands. We created the cake topper using images from vintage sewing patterns as well as other decorative papers and vintage buttons. For table tops we used these cute rose themed vintage tablecloths. Our collections of antique McCoy vases provided the perfect choices for lush bouquets of red roses and orange ranunculus. Isn't this little deer vase perfect for a small floral arrangement? For a larger event it might be fun to find different animal vases for each table. Later in the evening everyone gathered around while the cakes were served. We're always amazed at how perfectly delicious Suzanne's cakes are. They taste like the cakes of your dreams. Tables were embellished with punched paper flower confetti and cute vintage photo signage. All of our favorite ladies brought their fellows for an evening of music, dancing, cake, and great conversation. Cakes- Rosellini Sweets Invitation & Sign Design- Michelle Stewart Photography- Rich Casey Venue- Copper Gate
On the 18th of August, Samantha's 18th birthday party took place at my house, and it was just lovely, darling! [Plus 18 on the 18th?! What a gas!] The decor included tissue poofs in neutral colors, hanging vinyls of 1940's favorites including Glenn Miller, music posters all about, and a swell photo booth with vintage radios and telephones. Swanky! For jiving at night, the courtyard was decorated with lovely lights for dimly-lit dancin'. The party was lots of fun, and Sam had a great time. Anyone else love the 1940's? xo
With its swinging, Big Band music, glamorous Hollywood films, and sophisticated fashion trends, the 1940s make an excellent theme for a party. Whether you're having your party at a venue or at home, it's surprisingly easy to recreate this...
On the 18th of August, Samantha's 18th birthday party took place at my house, and it was just lovely, darling! [Plus 18 on the 18th?! What a...
With its swinging, Big Band music, glamorous Hollywood films, and sophisticated fashion trends, the 1940s make an excellent theme for a party. Whether you're having your party at a venue or at home, it's surprisingly easy to recreate this...
This darling NINETEEN FORTIES SWEET SIXTEEN BIRTHDAY PARTY was submitted by Anna Hogbin of Mama Bear's Kitchen. What a fun theme for a sweet 16 party! I'm absolutely loving all of the fabulous and fun vintage ideas using ribbon and lace! For instance the cute banners and garlands and the fun lace and twine drink ties! This party is too cute and could not only work perfectly for a sweet 16th party, but a girl's night out as well! My favorite 1940's Sweet Sixteen party ideas and elements from this fabulous birthday celebration are: The darling cakes The cute floral favor box tags The cute lace ribbon and twine drink bottle and mason jar ties The cute banners and bunting The cute mason jars full of buttons and vintage items The cute ladder with lace table covers and doilies draped across the bars and MORE!
The Blitz Party London Review. London's nightlife comparison reviews The Blitz party, a night of 1940's drink and dancing in London.
when we heard about Don Bellisario's swanky 80th birthday party with a 1940's theme, we knew it could not be missed!
Relive the nostalgia of World War II with a 40's party and celebrate America with this patriotic party devoted to this era.
If you're throwing a 1940s-themed party for a birthday, anniversary, etc., you've come to the right place. Here's what you need to know about decorations, costumes, and food for a rockin' 1940s party.
This darling NINETEEN FORTIES SWEET SIXTEEN BIRTHDAY PARTY was submitted by Anna Hogbin of Mama Bear's Kitchen. What a fun theme for a sweet 16 party! I'm absolutely loving all of the fabulous and fun vintage ideas using ribbon and lace! For instance the cute banners and garlands and the fun lace and twine drink ties! This party is too cute and could not only work perfectly for a sweet 16th party, but a girl's night out as well! My favorite 1940's Sweet Sixteen party ideas and elements from this fabulous birthday celebration are: The darling cakes The cute floral favor box tags The cute lace ribbon and twine drink bottle and mason jar ties The cute banners and bunting The cute mason jars full of buttons and vintage items The cute ladder with lace table covers and doilies draped across the bars and MORE!
Hi everyone! This wedding is a ridiculously amazing 1940s military affair. I am absolutely blown away by the creativity and meticulous attention given to each and every detail. I am positive that the guests must have felt transported back to the celebrations of 1945. What’s more, with the groom, and some of his friends, still ...
Going out for cocktail is something people did all the times in the 1940s. Sometimes it was just a casual relaxed get together. Other times it was more of a formal event and called for black tie and evening gowns. Cocktail party 1940: Barbara Stanwyck, Gary Cooper, Errol Flynn, Lili Damita. Picture from here. Gable and Lombard. Picture from here. "Cocktails became fashionable during prohibition. The new cocktails, often with fancy names, were a mix of one or more types of alcohol and fruit juices usually used to mask the poor quality of bootleg liquor. Because drinking alcohol was prohibited in public places, people held private parties in their homes. These cocktail parties, typically held in early evening between the hours of 6 and 8, soon developed a reputation as chic and sophisticated events. Attending cocktail parties meant wearing the appropriate outfit, hence the beginning of cocktail dress fashion. During the 1920s cocktail dresses were a just a fancier version of daytime attire""long, loose fitting columnar-style ankle length dresses in jewel tone colors. Small hats, gloves, shoes, and tiny handbags completed the look. As the 1930s approached, the cocktail dress still mimicked daytime fashions, but was on its way to becoming its own fashion style. The decade between the 1930s and the 1940s saw the creation of day to evening wear and the emergence of the cocktail suit. Day to evening wear was often embellished with faux rhinestone buttons and accessorized with costume jewelry such as brooches for evening events. Hats and gloves remained de rigueur at every cocktail party, a tradition that lasted into the mid-1960s. During the 1940s, black became the favored color for the cocktail party dress. Instead of the wool crepe used for daytime fashions, dresses were made with fancier fabrics such as silk or satin. The small cocktail hat remained a favored accessory, as did gloves. It was at the end of the 1940s that the term cocktail dress was coined." Text from here. Left dress from here. Right dress from here. Left hat from here. Right hat from here. Black dress, knee length, some jewelery, hat and gloves and perhaps a fur since the weathers quite chilly. Well, I shall do my best! :)
This lovely VINTAGE 1940'S THEMED BIRTHDAY PARTY was submitted by Alice Nielsen of Styled-It. What a fun party! I love all of the vintage clothes and style ideas worn by all of the guests! I also love all of the cute party hats; they are so sweet! This party is so fun and would work perfectly for a girl's night out party as well as a birthday party! My favorite Vintage 1940's party ideas and elements from this delightful event are: The darling vintage party hats and matching party blowers The cute vintage radio and camera table decorations The cute paper favor bags covered with doilies an d tied with jute twine The fun vintage outfits and hairstyles The fun vintage toys The cute and colorful ornate frames and MORE!
Find everything you need here to throw a great 1940s theme party including invitation ideas, music, food and activities. Listen to some Big Band music and learn how to swing dance.
If you're throwing a 1940s-themed party for a birthday, anniversary, etc., you've come to the right place. Here's what you need to know about decorations, costumes, and food for a rockin' 1940s party.
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Hi everyone! This wedding is a ridiculously amazing 1940s military affair. I am absolutely blown away by the creativity and meticulous attention given to each and every detail. I am positive that the guests must have felt transported back to the celebrations of 1945. What’s more, with the groom, and some of his friends, still ...
This darling NINETEEN FORTIES SWEET SIXTEEN BIRTHDAY PARTY was submitted by Anna Hogbin of Mama Bear's Kitchen. What a fun theme for a sweet 16 party! I'm absolutely loving all of the fabulous and fun vintage ideas using ribbon and lace! For instance the cute banners and garlands and the fun lace and twine drink ties! This party is too cute and could not only work perfectly for a sweet 16th party, but a girl's night out as well! My favorite 1940's Sweet Sixteen party ideas and elements from this fabulous birthday celebration are: The darling cakes The cute floral favor box tags The cute lace ribbon and twine drink bottle and mason jar ties The cute banners and bunting The cute mason jars full of buttons and vintage items The cute ladder with lace table covers and doilies draped across the bars and MORE!
Now, doesn't this look like a fun party from the 1940s? I love that each hat is a unique style. But I wonder what is going on with the gal ...
