Inside: Celebrate your inner child: Barbie Party Ideas for adults and teens alike.
Recently I have been getting a little bored being an adult. So I have been trying to find ways to bring the wonder of my childhood back into my daily life. I have come to learn that this can look a myriad of different ways, all of which are different for each person. For me, this is letting my playful side out more. So I am going to throw a Barbie Party!
Yes, this party will be in celebration of the new Barbie movie that is coming out, but it’s also because I used to love Barbie. Who says that Barbie parties are just for kids anyways? Embracing my nostalgia and celebrating my love for the iconic doll by hosting a Barbie party sounds like just the thing to get me out of this funk.
I am going to assume that you are interested in throwing one of these ‘pink-tastic’ parties too since you are here. So whether it’s a birthday celebration, a bachelorette party, or just a playful gathering, these Barbie party ideas are going to get that party planning ball rolling!
So, dust off your childhood dreams, and let’s explore how to throw a Barbie party that will delight the inner child in all your adult guests! I am so excited about this.
Barbie Party Ideas
I have everything laid out below in a way that is super absorbable and fun to look through. Because if there is anything I have learned from throwing parties is that if you don’t do it right, the number of tasks and decisions can be overwhelming!
1. Set the Theme and Invitations
The first step to throwing a Barbie party for adults is to establish the theme. Obviously, Barbie is going to be your overarching theme, but you can get so much more specific!
Decide on a specific Barbie era or style, such as vintage Barbie, Malibu Barbie, or Barbie career women. This will help guide your party’s overall aesthetic. Create eye-catching invitations that reflect the theme, featuring Barbie-inspired designs and colors. I am planning on encouraging my guests to embrace the spirit by dressing up as their favorite Barbie or Ken doll.
If you want to leave things a little more open, you can leave Barbie as the overall theme and just let everyone pick which version they want to show up as. But one thing is for certain; you are going to need a lot of pink!
I think the last time I went this overboard with a party, it was my flower themed party ideas!
2. Decorations and Ambiance
Now, your decorations are probably one of the most important factors in party planning. My goal is to transform my party space into a vibrant Barbie wonderland.
I’ll be using pink and pastel colors for tablecloths, balloons, and streamers. Incorporate Barbie dolls as decorative elements throughout the venue(I am just throwing mine at home, but you can get fancy with it!), placing them on shelves, and tables, and even using them as centerpieces.
Add a touch of glamour with sequins, glitter, and sparkles. Consider creating a Barbie runway for guests to strike their best poses. The list of possibilities is as endless as Barbie’s list of careers.
3. Dress Code and Makeover Station
Encourage guests to unleash their inner fashionista by implementing a dress code. Request that everyone come dressed in their most fabulous attire, channeling their favorite Barbie characters. Set up a makeover station where guests can experiment with makeup, hairstyles, and nail art. Provide a variety of wigs, accessories, and cosmetics to enhance the Barbie transformation experience.
Barbie Party Ideas 4. Food and Drinks
Believe it or not, adding some extra effort into your food choices can elevate your party by a ridiculous amount! Design a menu that complements the Barbie theme by serving bite-sized, colorful treats like mini cupcakes, macarons, and sugar cookies in the shape of Barbie dolls.
Offer a variety of pink and fruity cocktails, such as Barbie-tinis or Pink Lemonade Spritzers. Create a self-serve Barbie-inspired candy bar with a range of nostalgic sweets and treats.
You can really make this your own, but I am telling you right now…you do not want to miss out on the opportunity to make this party an immersive experience! For more food options, check out these sweet party food ideas!
5. Games and Activities
So, everyone arrives, and everything is going well…that is, until the party hits it’s mid-hour lull. You know what I am talking about, that awkward period of time when everyone has socialized, but now there is no direction to keep the party bumping. Well, you can keep the party energy high with Barbie-themed games and activities.
Consider a Barbie trivia quiz, a fashion show where guests showcase their outfits or a dollhouse decorating competition. You can also set up a DIY Barbie photo booth with props and costumes, allowing guests to capture memorable moments.
Obviously, you won’t need a lot of games, but at least a few. This way, you can get everyone out of their comfort zones. Check out this candy games for parties if you need some direction!
Barbie Party Ideas – 6. Party Favors
To finish up a Barbie Party, I had to ask myself WWBD. What would Barbie do? I realized that this icon would never let her guests leave empty-handed, so neither am I!
I am telling you, you MUST send your guests home with a piece of the Barbie magic. Prepare personalized Barbie-themed party favors, such as mini Barbie dolls, keychains, or customized accessories. You could also create themed goodie bags filled with nostalgic toys and candies from the past.
I am genuinely so excited to set up these little goodie bags, and I am even more excited to get to enjoy all of the extras that I get to keep for myself when the party is over!
7. Capture the Memories
This last tip I have is not necessarily a MUST, but I think it’s an honorable mention that deserves to be at every Barbie party if you can help it.
I am going to ensure the memories of my Barbie party last forever by designating a photographer or setting up a DIY photo booth. My hope is that this will encourage guests to share their photos on social media using a unique hashtag, so everyone can relive the experience and connect online.
Plus, who wouldn’t love to see this pop in your memories years from now? Maybe I just can’t let go of a good thing, but I want to remember this party forever!
Okay, I think I covered everything I wanted to. I really hope that your Barbie party is as amazing as you want it to be. I really want to drive home this idea: Parties can be fun from the beginning of the planning process to the clean-up afterward. So try and make the whole experience an exciting one!
I think that if adults around the world spent a little more time connecting to what they would have enjoyed as a teen, the world would be a much happier place. At the very least, I am noticing that I am finding more joy in my day to day.
So whatever your reason for throwing this get-together, I hope you loved these Barbie party ideas!