Do you like the free and cheerful character of dudes and do you want to create the same atmosphere at your birthday celebration? Then take advantage of our ideas and tips for organizing a dude-style party.
When choosing a room for a holiday, you should decide in what format it will take place: active with dancing and an entertainment program, or will it be a fairly calm gathering in the company of your closest people.
If you are planning to organize an active program, then the room should have a sufficiently spacious dance floor for incendiary rock and roll and boogie-woogie.
You can decorate the room with posters depicting dudes or foreign rock and roll stars, or vinyl records.
Also, posters with images in the pin-up style would look appropriate on the walls.
Garlands made from old newspapers or books are a simple and effective way to decorate any room where a birthday party will be held in the “Hipster” style. You can also decorate the room simply with bright paper garlands.
Of course, it is worth warning guests about the dress code in advance. You can ask to completely match the style of the dude or simply add a certain detail (a fluffy skirt, a bright tie, a sweater with deer, etc.). This is best done in an invitation, which, by the way, can be made in the form of a record.
Where to celebrate
The venue for the style party can be:
- Outdoors. Previously, dudes spent time in nature in the summer to hide from Komsomol members;
- classic restaurant hall. A popular party venue for the dudes was the Cocktail Hall;
- in the apartment. While the parents were away, their children had a blast;
- in an underground club. Secret meetings of dudes took place in abandoned houses and construction sites.
Guest seating
When decorating the hall, it is important to consider the seating arrangement of the guests. To avoid confusion, you need to make cards in advance. It's best if they have a classic look. Since the dudes copied the American lifestyle, the cards can be placed near Coca-Cola bottles and hamburgers.
An original idea for seating guests is to use a gramophone record as a stand for a plate. You can easily stick cards with the names of the guests on them.
How to decorate a room
To create an atmosphere that matches the theme of the holiday, decorate the room where you plan to hold the party. Decorating a party in the dude style means everything is bright and flashy:
- hang bright curtains;
- Hang colored garlands and old Soviet records on the walls. If you don't have real records, cut them out of paper. Make the middle multi-colored. Hang them several in a row on a satin ribbon;
- print out photos of real dudes. Print anti-advertising, jokes, poems on top of the photo;
- hang pictures of legendary musicians, music album covers.
It will be great if you find a tape recorder with reels or an old gramophone.
If possible, invite jazz or rock music.
To capture the party, organize a photo zone. It can be done near a large canvas. You can also order a professional photographer or organize a photo booth.
Photozone
The easiest option is to make a tantamaresque or banner. This could be a scene/poster from the movie “Hipsters”, a photo of the Cocktail Hall or “Broadway”. Leningrad dudes walked along Nevsky Prospekt, the capital's - along the street. Gorky. Or decorate the banner with posters, caricatures - aged, with torn edges, glued deliberately carelessly.
A Soviet retro car from the 40s-60s is a chic photo zone for a themed party in the style of dudes! Golden youth drove around the city in Volgas, Chaikas and sparkling, luxurious ZIL-111s. In the film, the dude Fred drives a Hudson convertible. You can rent a vintage car for a wedding. For a more casual party, print/draw, cut out, and glue the image onto a heavy-duty backing.
Party Invitations
Use slang in the text on your dude party invitation. Guests will immediately feel the holiday atmosphere. Replace each guest's name with a nickname: Anne, Alex. The text should be light and friendly:
“High Ann. At 18.00 we have a party at Alex's house. There will be a sea of dudes, rock and roll and whiskey. We wait".
Design the invitation in the form of a plate, skirt or tie.
Video invitation
Want to go even further? Invite a cameraman who will record the most unusual and memorable invitation to the Hipsters wedding on his video camera!
This original move is gaining popularity among young people; After all, Generation Next spends a significant part of their lives online! All you have to do is upload the video to YouTube and send the links to your friends! And you can open and watch this video invitation at any time, even many years after the wedding - it will not go anywhere, will not get lost and will not fade with age!
How to record an invitation on video? For example, you can rehearse a dance a la “Hipsters” and, in short breaks between performing dance steps, say all the necessary text. There can be many ideas for the script of such a video: give free rein to your imagination!
Choosing an outfit for a party in the style of a dude
How to dress for a party in dude style? The image of a dude is quite complex. Every detail was given special attention. An outfit for a dude-style party should be consistent.
Clothes for girls
How to dress a girl in dude style:
- a bright dress with a skirt length that reaches the knees or below. The waist should be high. Make a wide ribbon with a bow on your belt. A bell-shaped or full skirt with a tulle petticoat. Perhaps a dress that hugs the hips and has a deep neckline. This option is the most daring;
- blouse and skirt. The skirt can be fluffy, or it can be tight and reveal the knees;
- Previously, dude girls also wore classic or tracksuits. This was mainly done by women living in big cities.
To emphasize the image, use accessories and other elements of the costume:
- fishnet stockings or tights;
- high heel shoes. The heel should be slightly higher than average, as heels that are too high will interfere with dancing;
- large and bright beads, earrings and bracelets;
- a ribbon or headband made of plastic that supports the hairstyle. Decorate the accessory with a bow or flower on the side;
- square-shaped glasses with colored frames;
- The gloves are light and openwork. Their length can be any;
- clutch or small handbag with a thin strap.
A stylish hairstyle for a girl has smooth lines and is securely fixed. It can be a bushy tail, high flying, babette.
Makeup should be neat. Draw eyebrows and arrows, apply bright shadows. Lipstick can be red, cherry or pink. Apply bright polish to your nails.
A wedding cake
This delicacy should also be decorated in the style of the party. A multi-story cake, each layer of which has its own color, will look great. It may resemble a gramophone. Bright colors are allowed. The treat is decorated not only with colored icing or mastic, but also with edible beads, bows and other elements that look like dude paraphernalia. In addition to the usual classic cake, you can consider the option of bright cakes placed on a stand made in the form of a gramophone record.
Multi-tiered cake with fondant
Clothing for a young man
The image of the man, according to the recollections of contemporaries, was brighter and more shocking. The girls looked almost invisible against their background. A suit for men in the dude style includes:
- bright colored shirt. It can be plain or with a pattern;
- checkered jacket. It should be a little big in the shoulders;
- check trousers. They can be part of a suit or be a different color from the jacket. The pipes should be a little short so that the sock is visible from under them;
- the tie is long and thin. They tied it in a small knot. Wear a tie with palm trees, monkeys, or other colorful designs;
- suspenders that match the color of other accessories;
- boots with a pointed toe and a high platform.
A real dude used his hair to make a bun and fix it tightly with varnish. If your hair is not long enough, wear a hat.
It will take a lot of time to think through the image. So give two weeks notice about the party.
Ring pads
Many couples decide to get married in winter. Of course, it is difficult to celebrate the holiday in frosty weather, but some couples still manage to convey the atmosphere of past years. An important attribute at the celebration is a pillow for rings.
It is usually sewn from satin ribbon or velvet. At the same time, the colors should be flashy.
What to cook
There are no specific food recommendations for this party. The main purpose of a party is to dance and have fun.
Order pizza, hamburgers, hot dogs, snacks. Since the holiday is a dance party, organize a buffet with different snacks. Include small sandwiches with sausage, cucumbers and herring in the menu. For the feast, choose ordinary, non-exotic dishes: chicken tobacco, aspic, herring under a fur coat.
The main decoration of the table will be dessert. Bake muffins, macarons. If you're celebrating a birthday, order a cake in the shape of a record or saxophone.
Location
If the weather permits and you want more fresh air, then you can have a party outside. However, just a river bank or a forest clearing will not do here. It is better to look for a country recreation center , where there is a large area equipped under a high canopy or the opportunity to place many tables in relative comfort, because such a wedding cannot be sparsely crowded. If we talk about an enclosed space, then it should be a fairly large hall, which must have an equipped dance floor . It is better if the place for dancing is in the form of a low podium, separated from the “table area”. There may also be many tall windows in the room for daylight.
Party scenario in dudes style
To make a dude-style party successful, carefully consider the scenario. Be sure to include competitions in the dude party scenario. Let's look at an example script with the words:
Presenter: “Hello, dear girls and men. I welcome you all to our wonderful party. To be a dude means to be a bright, positive and cheerful person. I know that these are the people who have gathered here today. Now I want to announce the rules of our party. Today everything is mandatory:
- they say toasts;
- dancing and having fun until you drop;
- do not sleep and struggle with sleep.
Now let’s raise a glass to the opening of the party.”
The guests are drinking.
Presenter: “Well, now I want to meet all the guests of our holiday. I will name your names from the list, and you respond. I will give you a badge with a new name."
Presentation of name badges. Examples of names: Alexander - Alex, Tatyana - Tata, etc.
Presenter: “
Well, now we’ve met everyone.
Now let’s fight for acquaintance .”
Next, according to the scenario of the dude's party, toasts from the guests follow.
Presenter: “ Now let’s remember when the trend of dudes appeared. It arose in the 50s. What was their distinguishing feature?
? (Guests answer and receive candies for correct answers: brightly colored clothes, sunglasses, fashionable hairstyle).
Presenter: “ You guys are great, you know everything about dudes. The hipster, in addition to his clothes, made their slang stand out from the crowd. Let's have a competition now. Using gestures you will translate the words dude into Russian. For correct answers, everyone will receive a small gift. The one who received the candy will help me explain the words
».
Competition for knowledge of dude slang: hilalyat - walk, bvton - an ordinary girl, truzera - trousers, etc.
Presenter: “ You are all just cool guys. Now let's have a drink
».
Guests toast.
Presenter: “ Now let’s determine the most stylish and fashionable guest at our party. You all know that for every dude a walk along Broadway is a sacred activity. There, dudes showed themselves to the whole city. So now you and I will take a walk and show ourselves in all our glory. Let every girl choose the coolest guy for herself. And each man will choose the most beautiful girl
».
Walking competition on Broadway: each couple walks in front of the jury and shows off their outfit. Each pair is given a multi-colored circle. Based on them, the jury determines the winner.
Presenter: “ Great, now we have identified the most stylish couple at our holiday. Now let's fight again
».
Guests toast.
Presenter: “ Now let's determine the most stylish guest. Who would like to take part in the next competition?
The competition will require three participants. You need to boogie-woogie on a newspaper. The winner is the one who tears up the newspaper the most.
Presenter: “ Well, unfortunately, our wonderful party has come to an end. I hope you had a lot of fun, were charged with a lot of positive energy and in a great mood. All the best, dearest and closest friends. I drink to you
».
Congratulations
Congratulations, like everything else at this wedding, should sound unusual. You can even use elements of the “dude language”.
- Hello, our cheerful and most stylish couple. At this party I would like to wish you even more strong impressions. Let them not end here, but accompany your whole life. Also, more manyushka (money) for both of you - so much so that none of you would think about it. Vivat to the queen and king!
- How did we live before - not knowing these wonderful people! I would like to wish our newlyweds that their whole life will be as kind, cheerful and bewitching as they themselves. Together you spread this atmosphere of friendship around, and any event with you is amazing. Surprise us longer, surprise us always!
- Only these people need to be together - (names of the bride and groom). After all, together they become a whole world of happiness, a globe of love, a rainbow of moods and smiles, and simply themselves. I wish you two never to part and give us, your friends, the happiness of being with you! I love you both!
Hipsters are an unforgettable experience, colors, music, emotions, dancing, it's fun! In conclusion - a small naughty video from a very “Stylish” wedding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MT1OuRgK5QI
