10 Awesome Party Trends For 2016!

Hey Lovelies! Have you noticed lately there are like a ton of amazing party trends going on right now? From pineapples to flamingos, cactus to emojis, there lovely little trends are popping up all over the place. We are totally loving all of these party trends! We have a special treat for you because you are going to show you 10 of the most amazing party trends for 2016. These party themes are so versatile and can work for any celebration. From weddings to baby showers, birthdays to baptisms and everything in between, these party trends are darling, have so many lovely details and can work for all occasions! Let’s get to this party eye candy!

2016 Party Trends

Flamingo Parties

Flamingos are popping up everywhere and they are the cutest party trend. Flamingo parties work for just about everything but especially sunny, summer parties outside. They are perfect for a pool party, baby shower, birthday or even Mother’s day! There are tons of supplies for flamingo parties and they are grow and grow and the theme grows and grows in popularity. Are you ready to flamingle?

{Lovely Flamingo party from Betsy White.}

{Love all of the cute flamingo details at this flamingo party from Pretty My Party.}

{Add a fun beachy chic theme to a flamingo party like this lovely one from The Glam Pad.}

Pineapple Parties

You probably already know our obsession with pineapples because we have already shown you so many ideas to put a pineapple party together. Pineapples are amazing in every way and they are a perfect party theme. They are fun in shape, look totally awesome with sunglasses on, and you can make centerpieces out of them, use them as decor, escort cards, place settings, the possibilities are endless! This theme is so hot right now and working for all occasions. Weddings to birthdays, showers and more, pineapples are IN right now.

{Fun Pineapple Party From Kara’s Party Ideas.}

{Oh goodness these pineapple balloons and centerpiece are just too cute from Best Friends For Frosting!}

{Gold glitter pineapples are pretty much the most lovely thing ever like these on Lia Griffith!}

Cactus Parties

Cactus parties are up and coming this year but we know they are going to be huge this year! These little beauties starting showing their trend in taco and fiesta parties but now they are emerging as a theme for all occasions. There are so many different looks you can do with cactus parties too. Whimsical and cutesy to sophisticated and even romantic. This theme is again very versatile and works for almost all occasions!

{Vintage with a side of Spanish flair- so amazing! Loving this cactus party table from Sweet Jelly Parties!}

{See how cute and whimsical cactus parties can be? We love this fun dessert display on 100 Layer Cake!}

{Look how sophisticated and lovely cactus themed weddings can be! We spotted this lovely cactus tablescape on Wedding Chicks.}

Emoji Parties

Emoji parties are just starting to bud as a trend but we already know this trend is going to be huge! Emoji parties are great for teen parties, graduation parties, birthdays and a pretty rad wedding theme too. Emojis are so fun and everyone is loving them no matter their age. Their emotions make them a really fun and creative party theme too. Plus everything looks so lovely as a emoji!

{These emoji balloons are just the cutest thing from Studio DIY!}

{Emoji cookies, cakes and cake pops are pretty much hilarious and cute in every way like these from The Sweetest Tiers On Etsy.}

{Emoji parties are so much and there are so many lovely details you can do with them like this party from Wants And Wishes!}

Instagram Parties

Along the same lines as emoji parties, Instagram parties are really starting to hit the party scene this year. This theme is great for a teen party or even college aged birthday. It’s fun whimsical and there are some really cheeky details you can do with an Instagram theme. This trend is just starting to emerage on the scene so if you choose this theme for your party you will be ahead of the curve!

{Love the instagram cake, banner and cupcake toppers at this party from The Cutest Party On The Block on Kara’s Party Ideas.}

{So many crazy fun details you can do with a Instagram party! We love this 13th birthday one on Kara’s Party Ideas!}

{We are totally loving the bright and cute colors and details at this Instagram party from Anders Ruff!}

Geode And Gem Parties

This theme is just starting to hit the party and occasion world but geode and gems have been starting to be a real hot trend in weddings. They bring such a natural earthy feel as a party theme and their colors are so deep and regal geode and gem parties are sophisticated and gorgeous. There are some really fun ways to throw gem parties too and there are more and more gem decorations and party details on the market now. Gem honeycombs, gem pinatas, gem drink stirrers to name a few and when this theme really emerges on the party scene we know there is going to be a lot more! This theme is perfect for all occasions because it is so neutral and the geodes are so pretty, they look lovely no matter where they are.

{We love this natural, yet rustic, earthy geode place setting on Green Wedding Shoes.}

{There are so many amazing ways to use geodes and gems like how they are suspended in this amazing tablescape on 100 Layer Cake.}

{We love geodes and gems together as a theme like on this table setting on Green Wedding Shoes but they also work as a theme just by themselves too!}

Geometric Parties

Geometric parties are a lovely take on a modern look and feel for a party theme and there are so many different looks and feels you can go with using this theme. You have countless shapes that you can use first off. Circles, triangles, squares, octagons, if it’s a shape, it totally works for this theme. Geometric parties are unique, artistic and bold. They are wonderful for weddings and area really starting to emerge for other occasions too.

{Just look how gorgeous these geometric candle holders are with adorned with succulents and blooms on Bridal Musings.}

{Geometric shapes make great backdrops that are stunning like this one on Ruffled Blog.}

{Details are so fun when they are geometric. Loving all the party details at this party on HWTM.}

Bohemian Parties

Bohemian parties has really emerged as the newest trend and look for all occasions. There are so many darling details that go along with a Boho theme. Teepees, feathers, lace, single buds in glass vases, wood grain details, everything is very earthy, simple yet chic. This theme is very versatile and can go along with all sort of different occasions. Because of this vintage chic earthy vibe, it is prefect for weddings and showers, but equally as cute for birthdays and graduations. There is something so stunning in the simplicity that it is stunning every time.

{Loving the mix of bright and bold floral with antique silver and fun bean bag chairs at this bohemian tablescape on Green Wedding Shoes.}

{We adore this wild and free tribal bohemian party on Kara’s Party Ideas!}

{Simple details with lace and wooden touches really make a bohemian theme come to life like this one on Catch My Party.}

Dream Catcher Parties

Inspired by bohemian parties are also dream Catcher parties. Many times dream catchers are included in bohemian parties but lately have been the main focus for all of the darling details. Dream catchers are lovely in every right. There is something about their intricate weaving design and their cascading feathers that make is a lovely piece. Dream catchers look amazing on everything and are an amazing decor piece too. We have seen this theme work for so many different celebrations but our favorite is dream big little one baby shower. It’s a gorgeous theme for weddings and birthdays too.

{Loving the mix of dream catchers and teepees as lovely decor like this from Momtastic.}

{Dream catchers are loving decor pieces both inside and out like these DIY ones on Deer Pearl Flowers.}

{Like we said, Dream Catchers Look gorgeous on anything, just check out this cake on Kara’s Party Ideas.}

Palm Leaf Parties

This is the newest newest theme we have spotted and it is just starting it become popular with weddings and parties. This look is fun and fresh. It can go beachy or it can go country club. It’s perfect for a summer celebration or as lovely details in a wedding. There are tons of things you can do with palm leafs from decorations and centerpieces to using them as table runners and place mats. Palm leafs are lovely and look lovely on absolutely anything or used absolutely anywhere. We are loving palm leafs as an absolutely beautiful party trend for all occasions!

{These palm leaf centerpieces are so unique and gorgeous that we spotted on Mod Wedding.}

{Palm leafs can be used anywhere and on anything. You can even write on them! Love this palm leaf themed table setting on the Ruffled Blog.}

{Palm leafs and ferns can go with light or dark color palettes which we love. The look amazing as balloon tassels too! Such an amazing palm leaf tablescape on 100 Layer Cakelet.}

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