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Indoor Decorations
- 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 Smith Speakeasy”.
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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