| When one thinks of a sock hop we normally think | | | | a real car, consider using a paper constructed car for |
| poodle skirts and socks. However, along with | | | | a decoration. |
| wonderful 50's costume gear a sock hop can be | | | | The walls are great places to decorate. Hang giant |
| made by wonderful decorations. When your guests | | | | posters of 1950's artists. The easiest cut outs and |
| enter the room, the first thing they see are the | | | | posters to find are Elvis and Marilyn Monroe. |
| decorations. | | | | There are other ways to decorate the walls as well. |
| Decorate the event with a jukebox. Jukeboxes can | | | | Decorate the wall with a sampling of 50's items, such |
| be rented through party supply stores, and add a fun | | | | as poodle skirts, horn rimmed glasses, or letter |
| touch. If you cannot find a real one, try using a blow | | | | sweaters. You can also use music records for decor. |
| up jukebox or a paper jukebox. | | | | Decorate tables in a fun 50's theme. Checkered |
| You can create a balloon arch using PVC pipe and | | | | tablecloths are a fun touch. For centerpieces use |
| tying balloons to it. Use balloons in your party's theme | | | | black and white pictures of people or stars from the |
| color and place it in front of the entrance. For an | | | | 1950's wearing poodle skirts or leather jackets. |
| added touch, dangle decorations such as records | | | | For those of you who would like to go the extra |
| from the center of the arch. | | | | mile, you can purchase a balloon drop. For a balloon |
| Cars from the 1950's can be a fun decoration. Ask | | | | drop, netting is attached to the ceiling and filled with |
| around to see if anyone would be willing to loan their | | | | balloons. At the end of the event you can release |
| relic cars for the sock hop dance. If you cannot find | | | | the balloons for an exciting ending. |