The first step in planning a successful cocktail party is to pick a theme. Your cocktail party theme will inform the rest of your planning from the invitations to the decorations. Here are five unique cocktail party themes to help you throw a successful party:

Everyone loves the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, which makes this the perfect theme for an elegant cocktail party. Invite all of your guests to come dressed in their red carpet best with these Pop Fizz Clink cocktail party invitations that you can send by text or email. For the décor, incorporate Hollywood-inspired items like a red carpet or a "walk of fame". Make upscale versions of trendy finger foods like kobe beef sliders and mini red velvet cupcakes. Your guests will feel like movie stars!

A luau theme is perfect for a summer cocktail party when hosted outdoors. Send luau cocktail party invitations then create an island oasis by decorating with palm trees, tiki torches, leis and candles. To make this theme truly come to life, play a mix of traditional and contemporary Hawaiin music during the party. Serve fruity cocktails and island-inspired food to complete the luau theme.

This theme works best during the summer months and is the perfect way to kick back and relax. Send out these Sip & Dip invitations to all of your guests to set the stage for your celebration. Keep the "dip" theme going with different types of food dips (queso, guacamole, hummus, etc.) and chips, crackers, and veggies.

Throwing a black and white cocktail party is an upscale and fun idea. Send out black and white cocktail party invitations to your guests lthat specify that they must dress in black and white. Use the theme to inspire the perfect décor, and decorate with black and white balloons, table covers, centerpieces and place cards. Serve two signature cocktails at the party, like a Black Cherry Martini (using black cherry vodka) and a White Russian. Try to incorporate the black and white theme into the party food and desserts too!

If you love the disco era, throw a 70s-themed disco and dancing cocktail party! Send out these Eat Drink Dance digital invitations featuring a sparkling disco ball to set the stage for your gathering. The décor at the party is important, so include lots of disco-inspired decorations. Things like disco balls, colorful balloons, streamers, glitter and 70s disco music are all perfect.

Cocktail party themes can be based on anything, so use your imagination and throw a festive party that your friends will be talking about for days to come! Get started today with online cocktail party invitations!