Great Gatsby/Roaring ‘20s Theme: Decorations

Indoor Decorations

  1. Entrance Hall / Foyer
  • Gold and Black Balloon Arch: Frame the entry with a dramatic arch in Gatsby colors.
  • Feather Plumes and Beaded Curtains: Hang beaded curtains from door frames and place tall ostrich feathers in vintage vases or candelabras.
  • Welcome Sign: A black and gold Art Deco-style sign with your party name like “The Havill Speakeasy”.
  1. Main Party Room
  • Jazz Lounge Vibe:
    • Black tablecloths with gold sequin runners
    • Low lighting with flickering LED candles or vintage-style lamps
    • Vintage gramophones, cocktail shakers, and old books as table decor
  • Centerpieces:
    • Tall martini glasses filled with pearls, gold beads, and feathers
    • Mini champagne bottles with glittered labels
  • Photo Backdrop Wall:
    • Gold sequin or black velvet backdrop
    • Props: faux cigars, boas, top hats, 1920s signs like “The Cat’s Pajamas” or “Bee’s Knees”
  • Dance Floor:
    • Vinyl cutout or decal with Art Deco fan design
    • String lights and gold uplighting
    • Marquee letters spelling “GATSBY” or “ROAR”
  • Bar Area:
    • Speakeasy Sign: “Shh… This Way to the Giggle Water”
    • Vintage decanters, crystal glasses, and a bartender in suspenders
    • Printed 1920s cocktail menu with names like “The Sidecar” or “The French 75”

Outdoor Decorations

  1. Entryway / Front Porch
  • Vintage Car Cutout or Rental: Park a classic car (or a cardboard/photo op version) at the curb.
  • Lanterns with Gold Ribbons: Line the path with LED lanterns tied with black and gold satin.
  • Red Carpet Runner: Lead guests to the door like a Hollywood premiere.
  1. Garden or Patio Area
  • Gatsby Garden Lounge:
    • Outdoor lounge seating with faux fur throws, vintage crates, and string bulb lights
    • Fringe parasols and tea-light centerpieces
  • Outdoor Bar / Cigar Lounge:
    • Set up a rustic bar cart with bourbon and whiskey selections
    • Cigar station with labeled boxes and ashtrays on a vintage trunk
  • Projection Wall:
    • Show silent black-and-white films or a loop of The Great Gatsby with no sound
    • Add jazz music in the background
  • Outdoor Games with Style:
    • Croquet set with a sign: “Play like Gatsby”
    • 1920s casino corner: black jack or poker tables with vintage-style playing cards

 

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