Awesome 80s Throwback Party

The Table: The 80s was best known for its bright colors, bold patterns and modern, geometric trends. We wanted to bring all of these details into our dining table. Neon pops of color and animal prints paired perfectly with classic 80s nostalgia pieces. We started by layering a Hot Pink Plastic Tablecover with a Lime GreenTablecloth Roll topped with a Black & White Checkered Tablecloth which served as a runner.The Place Settings:We really wanted to have a fun 80s feel with our place settings. These bold plates and napkins did the trick! We started by folding up Neon Animal Print Bandanas underneath Black Paper Chargers. We then layered 80's Party Dinner Plates with 80's Party Dessert Plates to complete the totally awesome look.Each place setting was made complete with Beverage Size and Luncheon Size 80s Napkins full of classic 80s video game characters. Hot Pink Forks were added on top.We added a fun classic candy feel to each fork by incorporating some Ring Pops. We wanted to have a little bit of fun next to our plates so we brought in some ultra cool Neon 80's Style Sunglasses for guests to wear as they enjoyed the party.Our place settings also included hot pink 80's Party Plastic Cups with Black Striped Paper Straws.Each guest also had our yummy recipe at their place setting to get the party started right; a "Purple Rain" Berry Jell-O Shot, complete with lime extract and sugar rimmed Neon Shot Glasses.Each place setting also included a Magic Cube Favor Box perfect for bringing home extra snacks, yummy candy and playful 80s gear.The Centerpiece:

We kept the fun, bright colors and unique patterns in our 80s inspired centerpieces. Marquee light boards included the phrase "I heart the 80s."It rested upon an oversized 80's Party Casette Tape Cutout and was accompanied by several Mini Brights Magic Cubes.Flanking our oversized Casette Tape were two vintage style 80s video game Centerpieces, complete with characters, bright colors and 80s inspiration.

The Candy Buffet:

One of our own personal favorite things about the 80s was the candy we ate as kids. We really wanted to DIY some fun candy inspired elements into this party that really reminded us of our childhood.We set the scene with a colorful 80's Party Backdrop Banner, a Hot Pink Plastic Tablecover, and a Black & White Checkered Tablecloth as a runner. Of course, we added a totally awesome 80's Party Garland to the front of our candy buffet for just the right detail.Our totally awesome 80s candy buffet was full of some of our favorite candies including Neon Candy-Filled Straws, Pop Rock Assortment, Ring Pops, Black & White Swirl Pops and of course extra Jell-O shots. Neon Candy-Filled Straws were displayed in Lime Green Candy Buckets with 80's Party Cutouts adhered to the front.We created our own lollipop stand and displayed adorable Swirl Pops along with Mini Brights Magic Cubes. A Pop Rock Assortment was fanned out across the buffet for guests to reminisce about this popular 80s candy!Casette Tape Buckets were filled with fresh flowers and Sunglasses Party Picks. We loved this pop of freshness on the candy table.Re-purposing the Sunglasses Party Picks as floral toppers was a simple and playful way to add an extra dose of the decade to the table.We wanted to create some custom-made drink stands that perfectly reflected everything 80s to display our recipe, a "Purple Rain" inspired berry Jell-O shot.The Purple Rain Berry Jell-O Shots looked perfect on this DIY Drink Stand!We loved the animal print details, oversized 80s cut outs, cassette tape inspiration and of course the teeny tiny sunglasses on each tier!The neon shot glasses looked perfect displayed on this themed stand and it was a great way for guests to easily grab our tasty adult beverage!You can get the full DIY details on how to make this beverage stand by checking out our full step by step tutorial. Looking for more 80s party inspiration? Be sure to check out our "Purple Rain" Berry Jell-O Shot Recipe, DIY 80s Candy Buffet and DIY Awesome 80s Drink Stands!