Catering Tips and Tricks - Party Theme Ideas

MURDER MYSTERY PARTY THEME

A staple of class nights out, the murder mystery party takes a lot of planning but is a lot of fun.  Your guests work together to piece together clues, so you can tell an elaborate story of passion and revenge that will regale everyone.  A murder mystery party is also a great excuse to break out fun costumes and formal wear that you otherwise never touch.

Decoration & Music

Looming, slightly creepy portraits and flickering candlelight will set the scene for your murder mystery quite easily.  Quietly playing jazz or classical music can keep everyone on their toes, and set the faux-classy kind of ambiance that this party needs.  Encourage your guests to wear gaudy evening gowns and out-of-date suit jackets to bring this kooky and convoluted party to life

Meal

A murder mystery party is also a great excuse to show off your skills in the kitchen.  You want to whip up a dinner that is fitting of the old mansion that you're creating in your home.  A full six-course meal should do the trick.  If you want to cut any corners on your meal, have the murder happen just before dessert comes out--your guests will be too distracted by the delightful mystery unfolding to notice.

Activities

Planning a murder mystery that your guests can figure out is a real challenge.  If your writing skills don't feel up to the challenge, you can find pre-written scripts in bookstores that give everyone a part.  Alternately, you can turn the rooms in your house into a life sized game board, and use the game of Clue to generate a mystery that even you don't know the answer to!

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