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How to Decorate for a 1920's Speakeasy Party

2/6/2019

Speakeasy party invitation

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Planning a 1920's Speakeasy party?

A real speakeasy was an illicit establishment that sold alcoholic beverages.

They became popular in the 1920's because of prohibition, the prevention by law of the manufacture and sale of alcohol in the US that happened between 1920 and 1933.

You can throw a Speakeasy party for many different occasions including birthdays, showers, anniversary parties, New Year's Eve. and even for a casual wedding. They're lots of fun... especially if you have your guests dress for the occasion and decorate properly.

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In addition to the standard Roaring Twenties party decorating fair of black, gold, and silver streamers and balloons, let us give you a few tips on how to decorate for a 1920's Speakeasy party that will have your guests talking for weeks afterward.

Decorate the Door

Can you imagine the look of surprise on the faces of your friends as they arrive in full 20's attire and find a door that looks like it stepped right out of the twenties?

Speakeasy Door Cover

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Because of Prohibition, Speakeasies were always hidden away. That's why it's a fun idea to decorate the door leading to the party.

Here's a great 1920's Speakeasy door cover that I found at Amazon that will give your entrance the right look. (Did you notice the set of eyes peeking out. It took me a minute too!)

But if you'd rather, you can DIY your door decorations with homemade signs.

OR buy one of these fun realistic-looking prohibition signs at Amazon and post it at the entryway to the party.

The sign says; CLOSED For Violation of National Prohibition Act by order of United States District Court. All persons are forbidden to enter premises without order from the United States Marshal.

The idea behind decorating the entry door is to get your guests into the mood and atmosphere of a 1920's Speakeasy as soon as they arrive at the party.

Realistic prohibition sign for 1920s party

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Display the House Rules

Once they're on the inside they're going to have to follow some rules. That's just the way it is... see? You'll want to hang this poster, or something similarly written in perfect 1920's lingo, where everyone can see it.

Al Capone's Speakeasy House Rules Poster

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Make it a Mug Shot

Mugshot backdrop for 20's party

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If you're planning a photo op at your party, in keeping with the faux illegalities of the day, instead of a regular photo, why not make it a mug shot instead? It's always fun and games when you create a place at the party especially for photos and selfies which become keepsakes of the event when the night is over. Using this Mugshot backdrop makes it easy to create just the right photo memories.

These fun criminal photo props with 20's sayings are the perfect way to make your mugshots more realistic!

1920s speakeasy photo props

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Speakeasy Flapper Great Gatsby Party Invitation

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Have you got any of your own great ideas for a Speakeasy party? Share your thoughts in the comments section. We'd love to hear your ideas!

3 Lovely Art Nouveau Wedding Invitations

10/6/2018

There's no wedding invitations more romantic than those with a vintage Art Nouveau style design.

These invites are all about delicate swirls and flowers. They tend to be colorful and fun with an airy elegance that screams romance. They can be used to express your inner flower child for a BOHO celebration of your love and yet are just as much at home when used for an elegant reception at a manor or country club.

We've featured 3 of our favorites here. Browse through to see why we think they're classic beauty remains the epitome of romance for your most special day.

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Art Nouveau Wedding Invitations

Colorful Art Nouveau Wedding Invitations (Set #9)

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by ZebraPress

Colorful Art Nouveau Vintage Wedding Invitations

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by Anything_Goes

Colorful Art Nouveau Wedding Invitations (Set #1)

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by ZebraPress

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What's the difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco Anyway?

Art Nouveau was in style before World War I and Art Deco came into style after.

The quick answer is that it all comes down to; "flowery" vs. "streamlined." Art Nouveau is the decorative one. It's the one with the twirls and swirls. Art Deco is sleeker. It's the one with the geometric lines, shapes and hard edges.

You can learn more by visiting: What's the Difference: Art Deco vs. Art Nouveau

1920s Beach Party Invitations

5/30/2018

Roaring Twenties - A Day at the Beach Party

5" x 7" invitation features a vintage 1920's sepia image of people hanging out together at the beach dressed in stylish (for their time) roaring twenties bathing suits.

The parchment-look background has a dark brown border. The back is tan parchment with a dark brown border and houses all of your personalized party details.

A Day at the Beach Card

A Day at the Beach Card
by shelbysemail2

1920's theme parties are all the rage right now. They're the PERFECT theme for a party honoring someone who's about to turn thirty-years-old but it can be used successfully for a fun party for someone turning twenty-nine (again) or virtually any age.

We love this retro design because it uses a real vintage photo of a group of friends wearing their 1920's swimsuits and has the words, Hanging out with a few friends. Please join us.

It's shown as a birthday party invitation but it can be easily customized for any occasion with a beach, nautical, or summer theme.

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1920's Style Birthday Party Invitations

5/15/2017

In honor of the upcoming Downton Abbey movie, YES, it's finally been confirmed, I've decided to share some very chic 1920's style birthday party invitations.

Art Deco White & Black Birthday Party Invites

Art Deco White & Black Birthday Party Invites
by RenImasa

These black and white beauties are super stylish and SCREAM 1920's fun while being super chic and elegant. It says 21st birthday, which is an awesome time to throw a 20's party, but each of the invites featured on this page can be customized for any birthday milestone.

Jazz & Booze Great Gatsby Birthday Invitation

Jazz & Booze Great Gatsby Birthday Invitation
by thepapershoppe

Tell it like it is with this GREAT Gatsby inspired birthday invite featuring a red-lipstick-wearing lady with a timely fashion piece on her head. The lead in invites your friends and family to join you for an evening of Jazz and Booze!

Vintage Retro Old Car Gatsby Deco Party Card

Vintage Retro Old Car Gatsby Deco Party Card
by Zizzago

This fun Downton Abbey inspired birthday invitation features a gorgeous vintage car from the twenties era and works well for both guys and dolls who are celebrating another year of life on this planet.

All of the invites can be ordered in the exact number that you need with bulk discounts for large orders starting at 25. They each come with a white envelope and Zazzle's 100% satisfaction guarantee.

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3 Roaring 1920's Sweet Sixteen Party Invitations

3/3/2017

Theme parties make any occasion so much more fun! Don't you agree? If the birthday girl loves fashion, I bet she'll go bananas for a 1920's Great Gatsby Art Deco Sweet Sixteen party.

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Great Gatsby Art Deco Sweet 16 Birthday Invitation

Great Gatsby Art Deco Sweet 16 Birthday Invitation
by PaperandPomp

To help you out with ideas and, of course, THE BEST invites for this grand occasion, I've searched through the collections at Zazzle to find some super personalized invites that are the cat's pajamas. The first one I've featured here has an adorable Flapper girl wearing traditional 1920's garb, and strings of pearls. It's got gorgeous gold art deco designs in the corners and throughout the party information.

Take my word for it, fashionista girls LOVE dressing like flappers. I mean, who wouldn't? Cute fringe covered dresses and headbands are all it takes to make this vintage look come alive.

ART DECO Sweet 16 Sixteen Birthday Party Card

ART DECO Sweet 16 Sixteen Birthday Party Card
by Zizzago

My next selection for a SWEET sweet 16 party invite is an art deco stunner! Done up in the finest colors of black and gold, this one is sure to please the little lady who loves the unique 1920's look.

The flip side is just as pretty and contains all of the personalized 16th birthday party information.

Great Gatsby Inspired Art Deco Sweet 16 Invitation

Great Gatsby Inspired Art Deco Sweet 16 Invitation
by PurplePaperInvites

And here's another Deco beauty for her Sweet 16. This one features pink designs and vintage lettering on a pitch black background. It's a chic selection for the young lady who loves pink.

This design and similar others are also available in a rainbow of other colors. You can see them all here.

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If you need ideas for your roaring twenties sweet sixteen party, I suggest you take a little trip back in time by exploring all of the really great ideas available at Pinterest! You'll find everything from decorations to clothing ideas and more. Start HERE!

If you need to find affordable outfits and clothing ideas, I found some really cute dresses, headbands and even some things for the guys to wear at Amazon. Take a look HERE.

Each of the invites your order comes with a standard white envelope and a 100% satisfaction guarantee from the manufacturer. Best of all, you can buy as many or as few as you need!

1920 Art Deco Wedding Invitations - Golden Calla Lily

1/12/2017

This golden Calla Lily 1920 Art Deco wedding invitation is truly stunning.

Gold Calla Lily Art Deco Wedding Invitation

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This gorgeous, dazzling, chic invite brings back all of the glamour and glitz of the 1920's Art Deco era.

A single golden Calla Lily flower sits on a pitch black background with all of your personalized wedding information printed in fancy gold-colored ink on the side of this unique 5" x 7" invitation.

If you're planning a modern vintage or Gatsy-inspired wedding, this romantic design would be the perfect way to invite friends and family to come help you celebrate the happy occasion.

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Glam Art Deco Peacock Birthday Invitations

12/28/2016

Today's top retro invite pick is a glamorous Art Deco Peacock birthday party invitation that's so perfect for her.

If she loves the Old Hollywood glam style, you won't go wrong in choosing to invite friends and family to her birthday shindig using these gorgeous 5" x 7" invitations!

Art Deco Peacock Birthday Invite

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This stunning invite design is a wonderful mix of old-world charm and modern chic. It features a trendy peacock with a big, bold, beautiful set of feathers spread out all over the front of the card. There's a glittering gold border surrounding a black box that contains all of your personalized party information.

They can be customized for any age and come with a white envelope and Zazzle's 100% satisfaction guarantee.

These work well for a Great Gatsby or Downton Abbey theme party for a woman or for any classy birthday party theme you'd like.

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1920's Holiday Party Invitations for a Roaring Good Time

11/2/2016

Are you looking or a theme for your next holiday party?

Why not go glam and make it a 1920's style event?

The 1920's represent a time when men and women went a little bit wild.

Although it might seem a bit tame compared to today's standards, Flappers and Gents ruled the day back then and drinking champagne and dancing on the tables was a common event at the speakeasy.

This fun 1920's Holiday Party Invitation invites your guests to do just that!

The front has a black background with white Art Deco lettering. The flip side has a black border surrounding all of your personalized party information.

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There are many more incredible 1920's holiday invites to choose from.
See them all HERE.

Corporate Holiday Party Art Deco Great Gatsby 20's Card

Corporate Holiday Party Art Deco Great Gatsby 20's Card
by ThePaperMill

ART DECO HOLIDAY SEASON PARTY INVITE INVITATION

ART DECO HOLIDAY SEASON PARTY INVITE INVITATION
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Many of our hand-picked Art Deco 1920's theme style invitations can be customized for any occasion.

Art Deco Style | Vintage Beach Wedding Invitations

5/4/2016

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Are you planning on being a summer bride? Do you LOVE art deco style invitations?

If your answers to those questions were yes and YES, then you need to see this glamorous vintage beach wedding invitation and matching stationery collection.

The design features a beautiful formally-dressed 1920's couple overlooking a dance floor from a balcony at the beach with Palm trees on each side and a glowing full moon in the middle.

This romantic image is framed by a blush toned Art Deco block design.

Art Deco Vintage Beach Wedding Invites

Here's a few of the gorgeous stationery pieces from the collection.

Save the Date Cards

Wedding Invites

This stunning design would work perfectly for a summer or beach themed wedding. It would also be ideal for a destination wedding being held somewhere,anywhere, that's warm and sandy.

Visit Art Deco Vintage Beach Wedding Invitations to see more of the pieces as well as some other designs. There's even another variation of this one that you might love.

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Vintage Beach Wedding Tickets with RSVP Cards

Vintage Beach Wedding Tickets with RSVP Cards by Anything_Goes
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Save the Date Cards For Your Jazzy Roaring 20's Wedding

3/30/2016

Jazz Inspired Save the Date Cards for a 1920 Theme Wedding

Roaring 20s Twenties Trumpet Wedding Save the Date 5x7 Paper Invitation Card

Roaring 20s Twenties Trumpet Wedding Save the Date 5x7 Paper Invitation Card by wasootch
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I just came across these adorable Save the Date Cards that would be perfect for your special Roaring Twenties wedding and I had to share them here with you.

The mint green, black and white design focuses on a vintage style Jazz trumpet. The fun typography lettering is done in chic art deco style. A black border with a unique scroll design finishes off the look.

These would be perfect if you're planning a casual vintage Roaring Twenties Speakeasy, a more formal Downton Abbey inspired wedding or even if you and your partner love Jazz music and plan to make that the theme for your most romantic day.

These are easy to personalize, come with a white envelope and you can order as many or as few as you need.

I think they're the perfect way to "trumpet" the news of your upcoming nuptials to your friends and family.

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