Mexican Day of the Dead

Throwing a party and looking for a great theme? Sick of the same old 60’s, 80’s and Hawaiian parties? Well, have I got the theme for you. Mexican Day of the Dead. It’s not a very common theme so your party will be one to remember. There are lots of different things you can do to make your décor look amazing, the costumes are great and come on... who doesn’t love Mexican food.

The Back ground.
What is Mexican Day of the Dead you ask?  It’s a celebration in which Mexicans remember and honour their deceased loved ones. Though it may sound gloomy or morbid, it's not. It's a festive and colourful holiday in which the Mexican’s believe that spirits return to the Earth for one day of the year to be with their families. In Mexico it is celebrated on the first and second of November but when the Mexican food and culture is so good why not throw your own fiesta party any time of the year.

Decorations.
Think fiesta cross Mexican. Bright colours, bunting flags, paper flowers, sugar skulls, lantanas, inflatable cactus, Mexican material drapes, piñata's, skeletons etc. Why not try and make your own piñata’s like I showed in my earlier post.

Costumes.

You have to have the sugar skull make up but Mexican attire is also a must. There is also the option of a skeleton costume or Mexican attire without the face paint. Ladies, don't forget plenty of flowers in the hair.

 

Food.
This is the best part because not only is Mexican food so easy to prepare but it is so darn tasty. The best foods I think include burritos, Mexican layered dip, avocado dip, tacos, corn on the cob and sugar skull cookies. Sangria punch is also a must and why not welcome each guest on arrival with a shoot of tequila.

So there you have it. All the tips you need for your very own Mexican Day of the Dead party. I did this theme for my 30th and it wasn't only a lot of fun for my guests but I had a great time organising and creating it.