Updated on: Oct 05, 2024
Look no further if you're searching for a memorable and exciting party theme. All of your guests will forget about Instagram and iPhones when you throw a 90s theme party and revel in their fond memories! We've compiled a list of amazing 90s party ideas to get you started on your yearlong celebration planning. The only item from the 2000s you should bring to this party is your camera so you can capture every moment.
For many individuals, the 1990s were a seminal time period. This era was truly an iconic time. It's also when many individuals have completed high school or college, which may be a very memorable event. The 1990s were a landmark decade in entertainment, with groundbreaking television series and groundbreaking films. Some of the most popular TV episodes and movies included Family Matters, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Boy Meets World, Clueless, Titanic, and many more. There are so many 90s theme party ideas that the 90s party choices are unlimited.
90s Theme Party Decorations
1. Bright Colors and Graffiti
Because the 1990s were so vibrant, your party should be as well. Bright colors, such as bright greens, light up sticks, and graffiti, should be used in all areas of your party's décor, clothes, food, and beverages. In the 1990s, there was a lot of discussion over whether graffiti was genuinely an art. As a consequence, the airbrushed graffiti look became fashionable. Logos were regularly created using typefaces influenced by street art. Pink, teal, yellow, purple, and lime green are also popular choices when it comes to 90s colors.
2. CD’s
CDs are also gleaming and affordable, and when lighted strategically, they produce beautiful rainbows. Blank CDs may be purchased in abundance and used to create decorations or centerpieces that stay on topic. Consider recycling outdated CDs from the 1990s and re-purposing them as the center of attention for a more environmentally friendly approach! CDs may be broken up to produce beautiful mosaics, hung to make a unique disco ball, or stacked in rows to make wall art.
3. Posters and Cutouts
Posters can also be a great addition to your 90s theme party. You can put posters up of all of your favorite bands, and this is also where all of the 90s movies and tv shows can come into play as well because they can also be used as posters. Along with posters of your favorite 90s icons, you can also have life-sized cutouts. Whether it be Steve Urkle or The Fresh Prince, a life-sized cutout will surely add a very fun vibe to your 90s theme party.
4. 90s Photo Backdrop
The look of the 1990s may be evoked with only a basic background. Consider using vibrant colors, geometric designs that repeat, or unique graffiti art. You may also hire a photographer or let visitors use their phones to snap pictures.
90s Theme Party Favors
5. Glow Sticks
Glow sticks are a great addition to your 90s theme party. It's incredibly simple to stuff them into a party bag; simply take a handful and toss them in, and I promise everyone will have a good time. Furthermore, they may be worn as is or transformed into bracelets or chokers.
6. Sunglasses
There's no such thing as too many sunglasses, particularly if they're really amazing Matrix-style sunglasses from the 1990s. This is why I believe they'd be perfect as a party treat, particularly for a 90s-themed gathering. These will be fun and a crowd-pleaser when combined with other themed goods.
7. Mini Bubble Gum Dispensers
These small bubble gum dispensers will appeal to bubble gum fans. The little treat containers offer a splash of color to any gathering and may be personalized with gumballs to fit your party's theme.
8. Slap Bracelet
We all know slap bracelets are one of the most entertaining gifts you can give. They're inexpensive, lively, entertaining, loud, and they hurt like hell. I'd be the first to know. Slap bracelets are great party favors since your guests may wear them both during and after the celebration. They can even smack their wrists all the way home.
9. Customized Graffiti Cups
Your guest can bring home a taste of the 90s with a colorful customized cup that has a pop. This is a favor that can be used often, and you can even make an activity out of it by having your guest customize the cups themselves. You can have a section in the party dedicated to customizing these cups, and they can bring them home at the end.
90s Theme Party Food
10. 90s Themed Cookies
Cookies are a delectable treat that will be a hit with your dessert-obsessed visitors. There are plenty of 90s-themed cookie variations to choose from.
11. Pizza or Pizza Rolls
Pizza is a great choice when it comes to any party, and it'll be a fantastic option to have at your 90s theme party. Whether you order from your local pizzeria or you prepare pizza rolls from your local grocery store, pizza is a classic that your guest will enjoy.
12. Party Wings
Party wings are another option that you can't go wrong with. Pick up some party wings already prepared from a local store or make them yourself. You may have numerous flavor options for your guest to enjoy, whether it be a sweet barbecue or spicy buffalo.
13. 90s Themed Candy
Aside from some main dishes, the candy would be a great option to have on the side for your guest to binge on throughout the party. They can also be added to the favors so your guest can have some 90s-themed candy to take home.
14. Cake
Another dessert that you can have at your 90s theme party is cake. You can also get your cake customized in a 90s fashion if you want it to fit the theme.
90s Theme Party Games/Activities
15. Photo Booth
The classic photo booth, where visitors can dress up, have a good time, and capture memories, is always a crowd-pleaser. Props are important when it comes to throwing a 90s party. Even if your guests are dressed up, you may provide them with some uniquely 90s items to lend a nostalgic touch to their photographs.
The look of the 1990s may be evoked with only a basic background. Consider using vibrant colors, geometric designs that repeat, or unique graffiti art. You may also hire a photographer or let visitors use their phones to snap pictures. Don't forget to develop a hashtag for your visitors to use on social media to post their finest photos. They'll want to bring those memories into the present, even if it's a 90s bash!
16. 90s Trivia
In the 1990s, several TV series achieved legendary status. Many of those classics are being resurrected to enchant and excite a new generation! Why not test your visitors' knowledge of television shows from the age of Boy meets world, Saved by the bell, and Full House?
You may make the quiz an independent activity by handing out question papers to visitors and allowing them to complete them at their tables while eating and dancing. Or You may have the DJ host the quiz show to make it more participatory! Your guests may also create groups and compete to remember information about your selected 90s questions.
17. 90s Game Consoles
While arcade systems dominated the 1980s, the 1990s marked the beginning of a new age for gamers. All of our favorite arcade games were now accessible to play in the comfort of our own homes! The Nintendo 64, or N64, was the most notable home console of the decade.
Turn your party into a Super smash bros Party if you want to add some additional 90s pizzazz to your get-together. Set up a few consoles across the venue and let your guests compete for the highest score. It's a wonderful way to get off the dance floor and take control of a new area.
18. Slime Station
Nickelodeon grabbed the globe by storm in the early 1990s with its style of kid-friendly television for both children and adults. The brilliant green slime that was often thrown on the heads of game show losers and unexpected celebrity visitors was one of the most recognizable aspects.
Gak gained in popularity as slime did. These sticky substances, which fell out of style for a time, are regaining appeal.
If your 90s theme party budget allows it, a slime station for attendees to visit throughout the evening might be included. You can give them all the ingredients they'll need, including a glob of sticky, exciting slime!
19. Twister
Twister has been around since the mid-sixties, but its popularity has only grown since then! Almost every youngster in the 1990s grew up with the game and had good recollections of playing it. As a result, it fits into the vintage genre and would be appropriate for a 90s party.
A game of Tipsy Twister at the correct venue may go a long way toward making your guests chuckle. Consider awarding awards to the participants who endure the longest or naming the winner "Twister champ!" Taking a Twister break throughout the evening's activities is a great way to switch up the festivities.
90s Theme Party Supplies
20. Disk Napkins and CD Plates
These cd player napkins, along with the disc plates, are the perfect 90s-themed essential that will fit in perfectly at your party. The classic CD and disc combo just yell the 90s, and I'm sure your guest will love them.
21. Custom Water Bottle Label
These custom 90s water bottle labels allow you to add a custom touch to your party supplies. The vibrant design allows these water bottle labels to fit right in with the aesthetic of your 90s theme party.
22. 90s Table Cover
Table covers are essential when it comes to party supplies. This 90s-themed cloth is both vibrant, and it will go with your other 90s-themed supplies.
23. Cups
When it comes to these 90s-themed cups, you can't go wrong. They are simple yet keep up with the aesthetic that you are trying to pull off for your 90s theme party.
24. Cupcake Toppers
90s cupcake toppers are a great item that you should add to your list of supplies when planning a 90s theme party. Cupcake toppers are a great way to compliment your party decorations.
90s Theme Party Invitations
25. Boombox Invitation
This 90s theme party invitation is very poppy, and it has all the 90s nostalgia you need on it. Prominently on this invitation is a big boombox on a colorful background. You can fill in the date, time, location, and rsvp.
26. Retro Invitation
This invitation is retro-themed and straightforward but still has that pop you want for your 90s theme party.
27. Cassette tape Invitation
This 90s invitation is unique because the design is a vintage cassette tape. This invite surely stands out and will set the tone for your 90s theme party.
90s Theme Party Conclusion
These are all of the suggestions you'll need to have the best 90s theme party imaginable! Remember to shoot plenty of polaroids, watch your favorite 90s sitcoms like Boy meets world, turn up the boom box, and eat your favorite 90s snacks.
Written by Guy Agnant