No matter how old you are, who doesn’t remember the first time seeing The Wizard of Oz? Remember the black and white beginning? And then the subsequent relief and awe when Dorothy finally enters the colorful world of Oz?
I have to be honest and say that the vibrant world held me captivated to the tv for eternity. (And what was with those scary flying monkey-things?) I was glad she dumped her aunt and uncle of hers for a taste of adventure, even if it was a dream. (Was it even a dream?) Help your graduate go over the rainbow and follow the yellow brick road to bigger and better things with a party centered around the Wizard of Oz!
Decorations and Party Supplies
No land of the Oz party would be complete without a yellow brick road. Welcome your guests with a yellow brick road into the party. You can paint yellow on a big white paper, available at your local art supplies store, OR line the outside entrance with real bricks painted in a yellow gold tone. As your guests walk to the door, hang a sign that says “Bell out of Order, Please Knock.”
If you have a DVD player available, play The Wizard of Oz movie during the party, so the guests can enjoy catching glimpse of the timeless classic. Of course you don’t want your guest hovering around the TV all day, so we suggest you mute the movie. Who knows, people might break out in song.
Find a visible closet door and display stuffed black and white striped socks sticking out (without the ruby slippers, of course, since Dorothy, your female grad or mom hostess is wearing them). We are sure you won't get your male grad to wear them!
Table Decorations
Here are a few ways to decorate your tables for this theme. Even something as simple as yellow tablecloths with bouquets of red poppies in glass jars along with ruby red paper goods are also a great addition. We also like a Toto in Basket as another addition to your table.
For a centerpiece consider purchasing plastic sand castle molds and painting them a sparkly green just like the Emerald City.
Centerpieces of wire tornadoes would also be fabulous! If your party is outside at tables with umbrellas, you can wrap wire around translucent umbrella vases filled with flowers! Hang rainbow mini springs from out of the vase.
You don't have to have the same centerpiece at every table. Some with tornadoes and some with emerald cities look great!
For more great graduation party ideas, see the full It's A Land of Oz Graduation party theme! Or if you've thrown a Land of Oz theme party and wanted to leave a few tips and pointers feel free in the comments section below.
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