Pick Your Flower, Find Your Party Theme

That’s right, finding a creative and cohesive party theme can be as easy as choosing your favorite flower!

We always love a good party theme; in fact, some of our most-read articles on PartySlate are about unique and trending themes. A flower-themed party, in particular, makes a beautiful and vibrant statement. Not only can flowers be used as décor with a floral entrance, centerpieces, garlands, and more — but flowers can inform every single element of your party or wedding (even a wedding can make a design statement with the use of only a single type of flower throughout).

Here are some ideas on how you can incorporate flowers into your party: Encourage guests to don floral printed attire, include floral arrangement or flower crown creation as an activity, choose a bright bloom-filled backdrop for photos, and incorporate edible flowers into catering and cocktails. Lastly, send guests home with small potted plants, flower seeds, or items like floral-scented candles or bath bombs.

But which flower should you choose? Read on for inspired suggestions for four popular perennials.

Sunflower Theme Party Ideas

longevity | happiness | positivity

Sunflowers stand in full bloom during the summer months, slowly rotating to turn their bright faces toward the sun throughout the day. They are warm and happy flowers, making them perfect for any joyful celebration. Their bright yellow petals add a pop of color, create a cheerful ambiance, and set a sunny tone.

Sunflowers are perfect for many wedding and party styles — from rustic and boho to traditional and modern. At a rustic celebration, they offer a vibrant vibe against a backdrop of greenery and woods. For a modern wedding, we love a single sunflower for the perfect, starkly beautiful bouquet.

Tulip Theme Party Ideas

renewal | grace | abundance

These spring blooms appear as the weather warms, making tulips an apt symbol of new beginnings. Their relatively short life offers a timely reminder to celebrate every moment. 

Unlike sunflowers, tulips grow in a variety of colors, creating beautiful versatility for any kind of party or wedding design. With tulips, you can select your favorite hue and employ repetition for a wow-worthy monochrome affair. Or conjure a riot of color by making full use of the wide spectrum of tulip hues, all mixed together for a joyful scene. We happen to love an orderly ombré of fresh spring hues, with tulips marching down a table or upended overhead for a fantastical display.

Rose Theme Party Ideas

love | hope | gratitude

Roses are classic and beloved. For centuries, they have been used to communicate sentiment; vary the hue, and the meaning of a rose shifts. While deep red signals deep love, white roses can nod to new beginnings, and yellow offers gratitude — which we happen to think are all fitting reasons to celebrate. 

Rose colors range from soft pastels to bold hues, which make them perfect for every kind of celebration — from baby showers and birthdays to the most romantic of weddings. Whether in full ecstatic bloom or a tight vibrant bud, a rose (by any other name) will still look as beautiful.

Orchid Theme Party Ideas

good fortune | strength | luxury 

An orchid — a single bloom — evokes exotic beauty. But an entire partyscape filled with orchids? That is a striking scene, both magical and memorable. The graceful flower is notoriously rich in hue and shape. Surprisingly, though, the delicate-looking bloom is actually hearty and resilient.

From the classic white Phalaenopsis to the bold and vibrant Cattleya, there’s a perfect orchid for every style and setting. We love the sight of orchids dripping from a lush floral installation above a dance floor or dinner table. Orchids also wow trailing from a unique bouquet or starkly rising from creative centerpieces. 

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People Also Ask…

What other event themes should I consider?

There are many to choose from! Your party theme can be based on anything from your favorite locale or hobby to a food you love or an entire decade. Some party themes currently trending on PartySlate include:

Also make sure to check out our recent article: Unique Party Themes for 2023. And you’ll wan to peruse our comprehensive Party Theme and Resource Guide where you’ll find even more theme ideas, including suggestions for specific event types like birthdays, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, baby showers, and much more.

Do I need an event planner?

We always recommend hiring an event planner for your parties or wedding. A planning team will know exactly which vendors you need to fulfill your party theme vision — as well as have industry vendor connections for your style and in your budget range.

We also think it’s a great idea to hire your planner before even deciding on an event venue, as your planner will have insightful recommendations and helpful tips for that selection process as well. Find your perfect planner on PartySlate using our directory, which you can filter by location, services offered, diversity, and more.

If you’re still on the fence, don’t miss our recent article on What a Wedding Planner Can Save You (Hint: It’s More Than Money).