Are you looking for a unique and entertaining way to celebrate an upcoming birthday or just have an awesome time with your friends? Throwing a Shrek themed party is a great way to have a ton of fun with those closest to you. Here are a few tips for hosting a memorable Shrek themed celebration.
Choose Your Decorations
The most important part of throwing a great Shrek themed party is making sure the decorations are just right. Since Shrek was created in 2001, you have to get creative with how you capture the spirit of the movie in your decor. If you can, try and find decorations that resemble the actual set pieces from the movie. Glittering green streamers and balloons will instantly transport your guests into the world of Far Far Away! You can even get creative with printouts of characters like Fiona and Donkey, or cut-out scenes of swampy landscapes to add more depth to your decor.
You can also add some fun props to your decorations, like a giant ogre mask or a life-size gingerbread man. These props will help your guests get into the spirit of the party and make it even more memorable. Don’t forget to add some fun Shrek-themed music to your playlist, too! With the right decorations, your Shrek themed party will be a hit with all your guests.
Prepare Delicious Shrek Inspired Treats
Nothing makes a party more fun than great food and drinks. To give your Shrek themed event a truly authentic feel, you can’t go wrong with a few dishes inspired by the movie. Try preparing recipes like swamp brownies, ogre cupcakes, waffles of Dreadoor and glittering jelly dragons for a delicious feast your guests won’t soon forget. Don’t forget to serve plenty of drinks like dragon slushies, Stiff Upper Lip Lemonade, Eclair Punch and Ogreade to really bring the party to life.
To make the event even more special, you can also create decorations inspired by the movie. Hang up a few Shrek-themed banners, make a few paper lanterns in the shape of dragon eggs, and set up a few Shrek-inspired photo booths for your guests to take pictures in. With a few creative touches, you can make your Shrek-themed event truly magical.
Create an Exciting Party Playlist
A great soundtrack is key to any great party. Make sure you create an epic Shrek-themed playlist that takes your guests on an adventure. Some great tunes for this occasion are “Livin’ La Vida Loca” by Ricky Martin, “I’m On My Way” by The Proclaimers, and “Accidentally in Love” by Counting Crows. Of course, you can further immerse your guests in the theme by adding more far-fetched songs like “I’m So Emotional” by Justin Timberlake, or “Louie Louie” by The Kingsmen. With a carefully curated selection of tunes, your guests will be up and dancing ’till the morning!!
Plan Games and Activities for Your Guests
No celebration is complete without a few exciting games and activities. A few ideas you could incorporate into your Shrek themed party include a mini-Ogre obstacle course, Pin the Horns on Donkey, or Pin the Horns on the Pumpkin. If your guests are in the mood for something more relaxed you can also have them scream their favorite Shrek line at each other in a game of Shrek Charades. Your guests will love this entertaining take on a classic game!
Dress Up in Your Favorite Shrek Characters
Of course, no Shrek themed party would be complete without costumes! Face paint and accessories help bring the characters to life — think Fiona’s gossamer purple dress, or maybe Donkey’s floppy ears and tail. Don’t be afraid to get creative and make your own costumes if you want something truly special. Mix and match styles or even craft your own props and decorationsto really emphasize your commitment to the theme. You can also encourage your guests to come dressed up to really enhance the atmosphere of your party.
Get Creative with Photo Opps and Props
Lastly, adding props and photo opportunities can really bring your Shrek theme to life! Remember that talking mirror from the movie? You can recreate something similar at your own party with a cardboard cutout featuring one of Shrek’s famous lines. Another fun idea is to create a photobooth backdrop featuring an iconic scene from the movie — think Fiona’s kidnapping, or Shrek jousting Lord Farquaad — for truly epic pictures!
Have Fun!
Above all else, have fun with your Shrek themed party — you’ve put in enough work planning it, so make sure you enjoy yourself! Put on some greasy grooves and dance the night away with your friends! What better way to celebrate than letting loose Fawlty styles? Before you know it, your event will be over and you’ll be left with plenty of memories (and photo ops!) of an incredibly fun night.
