The Theme of your formals determines everything about it. From the location, to the food, to the decorations and even your dress. Besides, its the theme that actually makes the event exciting right? Whether a mysterious well done masquerade ball or a spell binding Ancient Egypt themed formal, the more unique and fun the theme is, the more likely it makes the formals an everlasting memory. To make yours one that will go down in history as the Ruler of all formals, here is a list of top 10 formals themes to help you out with ideas of your own.
10. Hogwarts/Yule Ball
The Harry potter magic is everlasting and we all know that. Therefore it is a theme that can easily make your formals an everlasting memory too. If you are going for a wintery feeling, the yule ball is a good idea, with lots of fake snow and barren trees. Otherwise sparkling little stars and a conference long dinner table is good enough to get you dancing the night away at Hogwarts.
9. A garden party
Who doesn’t love a beautiful garden party, complete with a high tea eh? Which means who wouldn’t love a garden party themed formal night? Beautiful centrepieces, votive displays and a mini patio to pose for pictures makes this the perfect theme for those who want a simple yet fancy night.
8. Under the starry night
This theme is kind of a romantic classic. It is perfect to set a slow, debonair evening for those graceful ladies and gentlemen who just want to slow dance into the sparkly night. For those formal committees on a budget, this is a very good choice as minimal decorations can give the maximum effect of a real starry night.
7. Morroccan nights
A truly authentic theme for formal nights. The dash of oriental flavour for this theme can come from tents and exotic geometrical patterned decos. A good idea to get everyone into the mood is to get the place scented with a soothing oriental musk fragrance, which would definitely make your event the one to remember for a long time to come!
6. Urban city night
The urban charm, if done right, can elevate your event into a calibre of its own. However you might have to get a bit creative to really pull this one off.
5.Hawaiian nights
This theme brings a more colourful, amusing aura to the event. A little mocktail bar, palm trees, coconut shells and flowers take you all the way back to the wonderful islandish delight on your special night. It also gives flexibility for the dress code, where shorter and more vividly coloured dresses would suit the theme. Choosing this would Definitely make yours the formal event to be at!!!
4.a Midsummer’s night dream
Who didn’t love this Shakespearean masterpiece eh? For those who haven’t read or watched it, you’d definitely like some element or the other from the play. Again, the magic of night time meeting a fairy tale forest is sure to make your formal a very enchanting one. So be sure to do some research on this theme and bring to life the components that give life to this legendary play. Make yours a real midsummer’s night dream!
3. Twilight
You could be a twilight ‘shipper or hater or just not bothered. Regardless, no one would ever say no to their own version of the Edward and Bella prom dance in the gazebo. So with a lot of symbolic apples and hanging sleek decos along with the gazeebo, get your own Twilight themed formals.
2. Mysterious Charades
Who doesn’t like a bit of mystery eh? Customise your take on the classic masquerade ball by adding effects to enhance the mysterious feeling such as smoke and the chosen music. Dark mystique candles and mini elegant labyrinths might help with this theme.
1. The Royal Ball
We all have dreamt of being a prince or a queen at some point. To be elegant royaltyl. So bring that dream true for a lot of people for one night by making your formals a royal ball. Make it complete with thrones and a regal crowne canopy as well!
As mentioned before, a formals theme determines nearly everything about the event. And its always a bonus to make yours stand out. With a bit of research and work, you can find decorations and party supplies that suit your chosen theme and budget. Its all about making the night a memorable and magical one some way or the other. If you do have other unique formal theme ideas please let us know. Enjoy your night and Peace out!
