Are you looking to take your next party to the next level? Why not throw a totally unique, rainforest-themed celebration! With careful planning, you’ll be able to recreate the vivid sights and sounds of a rainforest in any venue, anywhere. A rainforest-themed event adds an element of surprise that is sure to make your guests remember your party for years to come. Read on to find out everything you need to know in order to throw the perfect rainforest-themed party.
Find Inspiration for Your Rainforest Theme
There is no shortage of inspiration when it comes to rainforests. There are so many wonderful animals, plants and environments that it can be hard to draw a line and decide on a single concept. When planning your rainforest-themed party, it helps to focus on one area or even just one species for inspiration. This will give your party a more consistent theme.
Think about the floral colours of the rainforest and focus on ones with bold, vibrant hues. Elements from the design of your chosen rainforest species can also be incorporated into decorations. For example, hummingbirds have spots of the prettiest blues and greens, so why not incorporate these shades back into other elements of the decorations?
Choose a Venue for Your Rainforest Party
The perfect venue for your rainforest-themed event will depend largely on your budget and the size of your guest list. If you’re hoping to host a larger party, you may want to consider renting out a space at a venue that can accommodate the number of guests you expect to have. If your budget and guest list are more modest, you could even host your rainforest-themed event in your own home!
Wherever you choose to host the party, make sure the area reflects the theme. If you rent out a space, hang up any decorations that fit within your theme. Alternatively, if you are hosting the party in your own home, see if you can move furniture around so as to create a more isolated, rainforest-esque environment. This could include low furniture covered with pillows and green tapestries.
Decorate Your Rainforest-Themed Space
When it comes to dacorating for a rainforest-themed party, keep in mind the goal of recreating the vivid sights and sounds of a rainforest. You can find many low-cost decorations at craft stores or create some yourself. Hang up vines or ivy, or buy some leafy garlands. Use tropical flowers as a centerpieces and place them around the room.
You can take it one step further and pin up photos of some of the animals and birds who live in the rainforest. Hang lights around the room, whether purchased or DIY lanterns, that might simulate fireflies if possible. Finally, use soothing instrumental music as an additional way to recreate some of the noises one might hear in the wilderness.
Create a Menu of Rainforest-Inspired Foods and Drinks
A great way to get your guests in the rainforest spirit is by providing them with rainforest-inspired food and drinks. Your food choices should reflect some of the tastes of the rainforest, such as fruits and nuts, while also considering any dietary restrictions some of your guests might have. For example, look to create dishes using coconut or plantains, or even incorporate herbs such as oregano and rosemary into dishes.
As for drinks, create signature cocktails with named after indigenous animals or locales. You could make these with or without alcohol using ingredients such as coconut water and pineapple juice. Feel free to also add various flavours such as chocolate or mango juice to make them more enjoyable!
Plan Rainforest-Themed Activities and Games
Make sure your rainforest-themed event is truly unforgettable by providing interesting activities that reflect the theme. Depending on the size of the group, you could arrange group activities such as trivia about rainforests (with prizes!), creative workshops where participants design pieces inspired by their favourite rainforest animals, or even fun performances from animals like parrots or macaws.
There are also plenty of individual activities that can help entertain your guests: “pin the tail on the sloth” game; a “name that animal” station; jungle-themed arts & crafts; a photo booth complete with rainforest props; or even a mini-putt course with golf balls featuring colourful rainforest snakes! The options are truly endless.
Find Perfect Rainforest-Themed Outfits
Encourage your guests to really embrace the rainforest theme by dressing up in clothing that reflects the rainforest. While they don’t need to go so far as to create full costumes (unless they want to!), having people dress up in vibrant colours such as green and yellow always lends itself perfectly to a tropical-themed celebration.
Women can wear maxi dresses with cool patterns like palm leaves or floral prints, while men may opt for bright shirts with floral prints and sandals for an authentic rainforest vibe. For an extra touch of fun, you can even provide your guests with some headdresses, face paint or other accessories inspired by rainforest tribes.
Source Appropriate Music for Your Rainforest Party
Of course, no rainforest-themed event would be complete without some great music! You don’t need to limit yourself exclusively to world music or ethnic rhythms; although these genres will definitely evoke the atmosphere of a lush tropical paradise. Feel free to play any music that you think might work well within your theme, whether it is calypso, reggae or even jazz.
Add some ambient nature sounds or sound effects throughout pauses in between songs or even during them. A variety of frogs croaking or birds chirping can really help transport your guests out into the depths of the rainforest.
Make Custom Invitations and Thank You Notes
If you want to set your rainforest-themed party apart from the rest, custom invitations can be a great touch. Perhaps design them yourself on photoshop in green hues with subtle hints of leafy accents such as vines or insects coming from the edges of the card. Make sure all of your invitations (both physical copies and digital versions) make mention of the theme prominently.
Finally, remember to thank your guests for attending your unique event! Handwritten thank you notes are always lovely but if you don’t have time for this kind of thoughtfulness, you can simply send an electronic version. That way, you’re still ensuring their appreciation for joining in on such an awesome event!
Add Fun Touches to Ensure a Memorable Experience
To make sure your rainforest-themed event stands out from all others, there are numerous fun touches that you can add. If you’re hosting an outdoor event, consider adding string lights in tree branches or other plants if permitted by your venue. Add those same lights around chairs and structures for more drama after nightfall.
You can also set up an “Instagram wall” where attendees can take photos in front of posters featuring slogans related to the theme. Hang up decorations such as paper butterflies around the venue and don’t forget to provide attendees with fun accessories like sunglasses or hats with a tropical feel!
Throw a truly dazzling party by adding an element of surprise to it with a rainforest-themed event! With these ideas at hand, you now have all the inspiration you need in order to pull off your star event. So get planning now; your guests are sure to thank you for it later.
