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Whether you love playing Dungeons and Dragons, watching fantasy movies, or reading epic stories, you might be looking for something different for your child's 21st birthday party. Yes, it is a big deal when one of your offspring reaches the grand age of 21.
Throw a 21st birthday party people will be talking about for years to come! It’s time to organise a Fantastical Feast and some Glorious Games!!
Encourage your friends and family to wear a fantasy costume.
This is a great way to get everyone ready for the magic and helps make the party feel on the theme.
Because you’re doing a fantasy party, there’s no need for super-realism.
Billowy sleeves? Check.
A cool tunic? Perfect! Even some baggy pants or colourful shawls will do the trick.
Of course, you can go all out if you want!
Have you seen the new Dungeons & Dragons movie? In the flick, a charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers undertake an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people. Check out this fantasy heist film to get inspired for some costume ideas.
The best way to convince anyone that they're at a fantastical feast is to through their stomach - people love food.
Of course, you probably want to stick to things familiar to the modern pallet.
The biggest hit, by far, is always meat pies. It is truly a timeless classic!
Medieval pies are a little different from our modern ones.
Back in medieval times, they didn’t have filo or puff pastry.
For authenticity, you could make your dough from scratch using a recipe from the Middle Ages. Instead, I made my dough from scratch following an authentic medieval recipe (with some personal adjustments).
If you like cooking — I highly recommend it. If not, party pies will fit the bill.
From there, loaves of bread are a great choice (for a feast, a white beard is best). Have some butter to go on top with some cut meats and cheeses.
If you’ve got a lot of guests, consider making a roast. These are great because once you’ve done the prep work, you just shove it in the oven, and a few hours later — done!
As for drinks, mix it up. The classic fantasy drink is mead. This might be a little harder to source than beer or wine, but a larger liquor store should have it in stock.
If you’re feeling adventurous, I recommend some plum wine (the Japanese still make a version of this which is called umeshu). It’s great — and something authentic to the Middle Ages.
Kitting out your party venue with fantasy-themed items doesn’t have to be super expensive.
One of the best options for lighting is picking up some LED or battery-powered candles from your local department or discount store. I recommend ones that have the ‘natural’ flickering effect.
Set these up around the room or on the table. Set these up around the room or on the table.
Next, you want to track down some plates and cups that suit your theme.
While most people can drink out of regular disposable cups — the centre piece items should invoke a fantastical theme! Look for crystal-like designs, anything that mimics gold or silver, or something with a wood grain.
Of course, you can also use ceramic, nothing wrong with that, but since most fantasy draws from the Middle Ages you might want to steer clear. Ceramic wasn’t very popular back then! (who knew?).
Gumtree and Facebook Marketplace is a treasure trove for finding 2nd hand props like medieval shields and candelabras at a steal.
Whichever decorations you select, collect items that will help you, and your guests, feel immersed.
While eating and drinking are a lot of fun, if you want to make your party memorable, entertainment is the key!
"I recommend Battlefield QUEST. I had this at my 21st and it was amazing. It’s like playing DnD in real life," said Zaz.
(That's Dungeons & Dragons, my friend.)
Every player can choose a character class (there are six) and get a LARP weapon to use. Then they enter the maze, casting spells or swinging swords, playing various adventures like Treasure Hunt and Team Death Match.
It’s a lot of fun!
And guess what?
You can hire it and they deliver it to you. All I had to do was switch the equipment on, blow up the maze, and it was ready to go. How easy is that?
Most of us can’t afford live music, but lucky for us we live in the 21st century.
There are plenty of medieval and fantasy-themed playlists on YouTube pick out your favourites, get out your preferred music player, and off you go!
Planning a fantasy-themed party?
Turning 21 is a big milestone in anyone's life. Sometimes, it is hard to come up with great birthday party ideas that are a bit out of the ordinary.
That's why these #5 tips are a great start to get your imagination firing!
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