Astrology Themed Party: Ideas for a Gemini
Lauren Miolene
Editor
It’s Gemini season, baby! May 21st to June 20th is all about you. This means it’s time to host an epic birthday party with an unforgettable theme. If you don’t know where to start, The Bash has plenty of unique and creative party ideas for your celebration. We even have a helpful checklist to guide you every step of the way.
Take inspiration from your astrological sign and try one of our six party themes so you can celebrate your birthday in style. These air signs are curious, funny, and clever. Are you starting to get some Gemini birthday party ideas?
Pro Tip: If you have a deep interest in all things astrology, consider booking an astrologer for your birthday party so guests can learn more about themselves.
Here are top party themes for a Gemini…
Decades
Channel the nostalgic vibes for this Gemini birthday party with a decades theme. Whether you want to travel back in time to the roaring twenties, Gastby style, or re-live all of the trends from the early 2000s, you can never go wrong with a decades theme for a Gemini birthday party idea.
The most difficult part of planning this party might just be deciding what year to use! No matter what decade you choose, you’ll want to incorporate the trends from that time period in your outfit, decorations, food, and of course, entertainment.
Browse live entertainment inspired by the decade like a 90s cover band to play some rockin’ throwbacks, a jazz band to get everyone dancing, or a face painter to bring back memories from your childhood.
Luau
With a common interest in escaping to fantasy, transport yourself and guests to a tropical island paradise for a fun Gemini party theme. Celebrate this late spring birthday by hosting a tropical luau themed party just in time for summer.
Obviously, you’ll need to set the tone of your party with a dress code. On your invitations, encourage guests to wear Hawiian shirts, leis, and grass skirts to help carry out the theme. You’ll also want to decorate with tiki torches, host a pig roast, and maybe even hire a bartender to serve tropical cocktails.
Book a Hawiian band or ukulele player to truly bring the island vibes, wow guests with a performance from fire dancers and fire eaters, or get everyone involved by booking hula dancers to give lessons during your birthday party.
Pizza Party
Who doesn’t love a hot, cheesy piece of pizza? Celebrate this late spring birthday with an epic pizza party this year. Get creative with a DIY spread or order ahead from your favorite pizzeria for this Gemini birthday party idea.
Pizza makes one of the best party foods because it’s extremely easy to customize. For a build your own pizza party, provide dough, sauces, cheese, and plenty of fun toppings like pepperoni, mushrooms, or even some sweet options. Guests will love assembling their own and bringing the extras home in a pizza box.
Make this pizza party even more special by booking live music to entertain your guests. Browse Italian singers, violinists, or DJs for a lovely serenade. For entertainment post-pizza, consider booking a caricaturist, an outdoor movie screen, or even a photo booth.
Masquerade
Geminis tend to have a bit of a mysterious side, so a masquerade ball allows them to embrace this aesthetic while also celebrating their special day perfectly. Start planning a masquerade birthday party with plenty of creative and elegant details.
Rent a ballroom venue, especially if this is a milestone birthday. Invite guests to wear their best ball gown or tuxedo and of course, a fabulous mask to match. Serve classic cocktails like martinis and champagne, a charcuterie board, and even include a chocolate fountain.
You’ll need entertainment with the utmost sophistication at this birthday affair. Consider booking musical groups like a string quartet or DJ, bold acts like stilt walkers or fire dancers, and of course a photo booth to capture all the memories.
Cocktail Party
Keep things simple for this Gemini birthday party with a cocktail happy hour. You can either invite friends to bring their own cocktail for everyone to try or book a bartender to whip up delicious drinks.
Set the tone for your cocktail party by hosting a classy dinner party to accompany it. To take this celebration to the next level, you can book a catering team to serve a delicious meal to go along with your cocktails.
Any good dinner or cocktail party will need music to match the aesthetic. Consider booking entertainers like an acoustic guitarist, harpist, or other ambient music to serenade guests while you dine, drink, and mingle.
Around the World
Since Geminis are curious and love to learn, incorporate an around the world theme for a Gemini birthday party. This is perfect for the guest of honor if they love to travel to new places.
Travel the globe without ever leaving your party venue. Set up country stations that feature a signature food, drink, and entertainment from that particular country. Guests can get their “passport” stamped as they visit countries throughout the party.
For example, travel to Italy by serving pizza and Aperol Spritzes accompanied by an Italian singer. In Greece, offer gyros and lemonade with the addition of an ABBA tribute band. And in Paris, book a mime to perform while guests snack on macarons and wine.
Around the World Themed Party Guide
Find more party theme ideas here on The Bash.
