subject: Add A Little Swing To Your Fall This Year [print this page] Fall can bring on many mixed emotionsFall can bring on many mixed emotions. For most of those going back to school can be exciting and yet for others the end of summer brings a sense of loss. So this year why not try to combat the blues by adding a little boogie to get everyone into the swing of things, by doing a sock hop?
Strolling right down memory lane can be memorable experience for all. With a few simple things to think about and prepare you'll quickly be ready to amaze everyone with you're great entertainment. These include invitations, decorations, costumes, food, music and games.
There are many creative ways to invite your guests to your party. You could use black construction paper to make a record, inviting people to come for a "swinging party." You could cut out a picture of a clock and inviting people to come "rock around the clock" at your sock hop. There are many possibilities. Just put something along with your 50's theme.
Once guests are invited it's time to think decorations. Try to take people back in time to when the Fonze and little Richie roamed the town. When girls swooned at the thought of Elvis and those electrifying hips. Marilyn Monroe was also a hot commodity to come by. Decorations can be simple of extravagant. You decide.
Costumes really help people to get in the spirit of things. Encourage your guests to come in costume by offering a prize for the best costume. Poodle skirts and ponytails are very popular costumes for the ladies. Boys can don white shirts and jeans with the legs rolled up. Throw on a letterman's jacket or a black leather jacket and your set.
Food is one of the best parts of these parties. Simple hamburgers and fries will work wonders. Put them in an old fashioned basket with paper and your set. Have someone bring the food out on Roller skates and voila, definite crowd pleaser.
If possible rent or borrow an old jukebox and play plenty of good tunes to keep the party moving. Elvis is always a winner at a sock hop. You can also invite guests to play the limbo or do the twist.
This fall instead of just thinking of something fun to do, do it. Fall is the perfect time for a sock hop. With a little planning you'll soon be able to rock around the clock with friends and family this fall.
