For many, there is nothing more enjoyable than being in a room full of people who are all having the time of their lives. To state the obvious, this is why parties are thrown every day of every week somewhere in the world. Whether for a special occasion or just to celebrate the beginning of March, a party is a great way to lift spirits and connect with new and old friends.

Parties are especially successful when everyone attending has a common connector. This commonality is inherent in some parties--birthdays and New Year’s celebrations are a good example. However, if you are simply looking to have a celebration for no particular reason, one good suggestion is to come up with an overarching theme. A theme can give a structure to a party, whether you choose simple elegance, or wild costumes.

Suggestions for Party Themes

An elegant theme might involve a formal dress code, fine wine and gourmet food. This type of party gives your friends a chance to escape from the everyday, get dressed up and enjoy some of the finer things in life. What better way to spend a Saturday night than dressed up in your finest clothes, sipping champagne and eating caviar?

An alternative to elegance might be a simple costume party. Or, if you have used up all of your costume ideas for Halloween, choose a decade and let people have an evening where they go back in time. Whether you choose the roaring '20s and pretend that your apartment is a speakeasy, or you go with the '40s and play swing music, your friends are bound to have a night that they will remember for years to come--or at least until your next party.