Updated on: Sep 19, 2024
Are you planning an Egyptian themed party but need help with ideas? You come to the right place. Adorning a party room is fun and creative. Thus we have a DIY guide if you are looking to decorate yourself. Do you prefer to have someone assist you in decorating? No problem, we can help you gain assistance. We spotted some cool and easy ideas to make your Egyptian party stand out as we traveled through the Nile. Check them out below!
Ancient Egyptian Themed Party Menu
1. Lollipop
Egyptians are notorious for having a sweet tooth. Add themed lollipops to the dessert table. Your guests will thank you for having their cravings in mind.
2. Cake
The cake is a crucial dessert for any party. Have a layered cake made in the shape of a pyramid and add other Egyptian elements to the cake, such as gold ankh, cat, cane, etc. Cupcakes make a great alternative to a cake or an addition to a cake. Chocolate cupcakes with gold icing and a Toblerone as a topper could be a nice spread. Chocolate gold coins make a great topper, as well as other themed elements.
3. Cake Pops
The cakes don't stop here. Expand the option of your dessert table by including mummy cake pops. Serving these pops is easy with a cake pop stand.
4. Cookies
Cookies can be a dessert problem solver. What's sweet about these cookies is that they are traditional Egyptian themed party cookies. You will bring an Egyptian atmosphere with these cookies. You can also make your cookies and shape them using various cookie cutters.
5. Chocolate Coins
Egyptians significantly cherished gold. Thus gold covered chocolate coins are a perfect treat for guests. Don't spend your sweet gold all in one place. Put some gold coins aside to gift as a party favor.
6. Gumballs
Turn your dessert table into an ancient market by placing royal blue or gold gumballs in a basket. To display, tilt the basket for easy visibility.
Egyptian Themed Party Supplies
7. Dinnerware
For an Egyptian theme party, gather dinnerware sets with themed colors like red, blue, black, and gold. A dinnerware set is ideal for essential items like plates, napkins, and cups. Avoid blending colors by pairing dinnerware with gold cutlery, and wrap the cutlery nicely in a napkin. Consider placing a desert plate opposite color on a larger gold charger plate to beautify your table setting. Also, instead of paper cups, try skeleton goblets or goblets that contain an ancient Egyptian look. A Skeleton goblet cup could be excellent. This added detail can add an authentic dining experience to your party.
9. Tablecloth
Don't leave the bare table. Add a solid color gold tablecloth. Other themed colors are also suitable. There are several options if you prefer unique tablecloths with Egyptian element adornments.
10. Leaf and Gold Straws
A leaf or gold straw with gold and white stripes would be perfect for any Egyptian party.
11. Party Hat
Egyptians are known for their glorious crowns. Why not wear a crown to feel like royalty? Children will enjoy these printable crowns. There are several to choose from, such as cobra, isis, cat, etc. For teens and above, a pharaoh hat or headdress might be just up your pyramid if you prefer to wear a realistic headpiece. However, it might be quite an experience if you intend for all guests to wear authentic headpieces. So it is ideal to buy an actual headpiece for the host or birthday person.
12. Confetti
Egyptians may not have seen confetti, but gold confetti will bring your party back to ancient times. Cover the tables with gold confetti for a rich feel.
Invitation
13. Pyramid Invites
Send out these invites as they capture the essence of ancient Egypt. The invite has editable text features. You can print these invites at home or send them digitally. The print store will also print invites for you.
14. Pharaoh Invites
Do your guests consist of children? How about sending these cute Egyptian invites? You can add an image of your child to this invite. Invite by printing the invites or digitally. Print invites at a print store or home.
15. Nile Invitation
Egyptian royals genuinely know how to be pampered. These invites would be perfect for an Egyptian spa party or any Egyptian party. You can edit some text on this invite to your liking. Once you make your purchase, email invites or print them. Print the invites at a local print store.
Favors
16. Temporary Tattoos
Decorating one's skin with Egyptian symbols or elements is a great gift. Children will love these temporary tattoos as they are fun and easy to apply.
17. Cookies
If your guest could not get enough of the Egyptian cookies, put some aside to gift as a party favor. It would make a sweet gesture.
18. Box and Bags
Package guest gift in bags that embodies the party's theme by color or design. Gold favor boxes can make a great impression as they carry a surprise element.
19. Binoculars
Adventurous, loving guests will enjoy having their binoculars to spy on neighboring pharaohs or uncover the mysteries behind secret family recipes.
20. Jewels
Mesmerize your guest with shiny jewelry. Include several pieces of jewelry like earrings, bangles, etc. You could also gift one accessory, such as a necklace.
Games and Activities
21. Egyptian Themed Party Crafts
Crafting will be a fun activity for children. Set up a crafting station. Then, have the children craft an Egyptian collar and cuff. To construct the cuff using a toilet roll tube, cut it in half and slice one of the sides. Use gold paint to color the cuff and gems to finish for a bejewelling. A doily is needed to create collars. Cut a slit on one of the sides and cut a circle from the center to fit the person's neck. Add some jewels and stickers to shine as bright as ankh.
22. Photo Booth
It is unlike any old day when you host an Egyptian themed party, so capture the moment. A photo booth is ideal for guests to remember their day at your party.
23. Dress up
It would be fun to have your guest come dressed as an Egyptian for your party. Costumes would be ideal, especially if you have a photo booth at your party, plus it captures the theme.
24. Archeologists Dig
Suppose your guest are explorers who set up an archeologist dig. Fill a small pool with gems and beetles. Then cover the goods with sand. Who knows, you might uncover some rare artifacts.
25. Escape the Tomb
An escape room would make a fun activity for teens and adults. Meet guests at the escape room place after the party or purchase an escape room kit. You could buy a privacy room divider if your location does not have an extra room.
26. Dance or freeze
Play Egyptian themed party music or the music of today. It is always fun to show off one's dance moves and even more fun when dancing with friends. If the party has a younger crown, make dancing a game by having guests freeze once the music stops. Keep playing until only one stands still as a statue. Whoever is the last one standing wins a prize. A small trinket or gift card is an excellent Prize to give away.
27. Ancient Fashion Show
Guest will love strutting down a golden runway to show off their old fashions and beautiful headpieces.
Decorations
28. Tablerunner
A gold table runner may be a beautiful decorative piece if you use wooden tables at your party. The gold table runner will add a bold pop of color.
29. Leaves
Bring some greenery to the dinner table. Spread a few artificial palm leaves to surround a centerpiece or across a table.
30. Gold
When you think of ancient Egyptians, Gold is usually at the forefront of most minds. Thus golden bars are a great decoration to place around the party room to bring us back to the ancient time.
31. Balloons
Golden balloon garlands are grand for an Egyptian themed party. Display the balloons with a balloon arch stand. Inflate balloons yourself or have them inflated at a party store near you. A helium tank or a balloon inflator will work if you choose to inflate balloons yourself. However, balloons will not float if you use a balloon inflator.
32. Other Egyptian Elements
Set the scene and incorporate the essence of Egypt using these decorations like the Egyptian statues, pyramids, hieroglyphic posters, camel, coffin, and Gold snake. A sign at the entrance is a welcoming gesture, bringing excitement for what is to come. Themed streamers or danglers are also a great addition. Use theme props if you intend to have a photo booth at your party and acquire an Egyptian background.
Egyptian Themed Party: Conclusion
An Egyptian theme party is a terrific way to celebrate any occasion. Whether you use the menu or our decorations ideas, your party will be memorable. These ideas will take you back to ancient Egypt. Do what the Egyptians do, and pose at your party!
Written by: Brittany Mathis