Toga Party Planning, Ideas & Supplies

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Toga Party Planning, Ideas & Supplies

Veni. Vidi. Vici.  ♦ . I Came. I Saw.  ♦   I Conquered.

Why Toga?

Whether you are celebrating the Ides of March, one of the many Italian holidays, festivals, or feast days, hosting an Animal House viewing party, or simply love partying  while wearing not much more than a sheet, here at Party Idea Pros we say any day is just another excuse to party.  Your  Toga Party can be as elegant or as bawdy as you desire.

Toga Party Invitations and Stamps

Choosing your invitation is the equivalent of the title of a paper … it sets the tone for the entire party!

Toga Party Invite

Veni, Vidi, Vici – I Came, I Saw, I Conquered >> Flyers | Invitations | Stickers

Toga Party Invitations

Toga Party Decorations

Mediterranean Kit | Ancient Greece Kit

Banners and Backdrops

Toga Memories Banner in a variety of sizes

Balloons

Gold Balloons | White Balloons

Centerpiece Ideas

Toga Party Centerpieces >> Spartan Helmet | Greek Vase | Greek Replica Statues

Change the look of your home furniture … cover tables, couches, chairs, everything with inexpensive Solid White Flat Sheets

Now Add a touch of Ancient Rome

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Purple & Green Grape String Lights

Perfect Candles for a Toga Party

The More Candles the Better!

Low lights and candlelight can transform an ordinary room into a chic and festive party venue.   There is no such thing as too much twinkle at any party so the more candles, tea-lights and votives, the better.

Hermes Classical Mythology Candle

Toga Party Favors

Mini Olive Oil & Vinegar Bottles

Toga Party Paper Goods

Solid Gold Paper Plates, Cups, Utensils, and Table Cloths

Glittering Gold Party in a Box

Veni, Vidi, Vici – I Came, I Saw, I Conquered | Jeff – The God of Biscuits | Golden diVine Sticker

Add a sticker to the center of your gold plates and cups…

Gold Heavy Cutlery

 Toga Party Costumes

We’re not sure if costumes qualify as party decor or as entertainment, but in either case, for this theme we highly recommend making your Ides of March party a costume party!

The Classic Toga

Rather than a sheet, it is best to go to a fabric store and buy real fabric — solid white is traditional, but any color, any pattern will work if you just want to have fun with the whole toga concept and want to stand out from the crowd. Generally, fabric is less expensive than sheets and is a better shape for wrapping around your body. TogaBoy suggests buying 4-6 yards of fabric.

Beyond a sheet …

We’ve included both ancient Greek and Roman costumes — although not entirely authentic, by including both, you have more options.

Ides of March Toga Party Costumes

Costume Gladiator Sandals

 
Sandals

With gladiator sandals a popular choice in women’s footwear, you may pefer to buy a pair you will wear again!

Steve Madden Women's Agathist Gladiator Sandal | Vince Camuto Women's Havkina Gladiator Sandal

Dockers Men's Solano Gladiator Sandal | Nunn Bush Men's Ritter Sandal

Don this fabulous head wear with your togas.

Roman Wreaths

Food and Drink for your Toga Party

Signature Cocktails 

Apricot Bellini Cocktail

Apricot Bellini

Bellinis are a Venetian concoction, made at the famous Harry’s Bar to pay homage to Venetian painter, Giovanni Bellini. I’ve used apricot nectar but traditionally it’s made with peach nectar. Nectar is thicker and more syrupy than a juice. Nectar can be made from peaches, apricots, guavas and black currants.

• 1 ounce apricot nectar (30 ml)
• Prosecco, to taste
• Pour apricot nectar into a champagne flute. Top with Prosecco.

Roman Holiday Cocktail

Roman Holiday Cocktail

Ingredients:

• 8 mint leaves, plus sprig for serving
• ½ oz. simple syrup
• 1 oz. Averna Amaro Siciliano
• 1 oz. Italian sweet vermouth (such as Carpano Antica Formula)
• ¾ oz. fresh lemon juice

Instructions:

Delectable Delights

Food is where the Italian influence can really shine. For a festive atmosphere, keep the food delicious, simple and bite-sized.   The Food Network suggests laying out easy-to-prepare foods such as bowls of olives and plates of crudités. Arrange crusty Italian bread, tapenade (olive spread), pesto and quality Italian salami on a large wooden cutting board and let your guests help themselves. Another option is a pizza station where your guests can create their own personalized pizzas

Robert Love's Roman Holiday: Bucatini, Fava Beans, Guanciale, Pecorino Romano | Olive del Diavolo | Olive Primavera: Fresh Three-Olive Blend Tossed with Citrus

Prosciutto Wrapped Melon | Proscuitto Wrapped Asparagus | Pizza Margherita | Portobello Pizzas | Grilled Antipastoin Endive Boats | Lamb and Radicchio Barquettes | Bruschetta Di Prosciutto | Calamari with Citrus Aioli | More Menu Ideas from Food Network

Greek Dinner Party Cookbook |  Roman Cookery: Ancient Recipes for Modern Kitchens

Toga Party Entertainment Ideas

Games can make for a killer evening

How to Host a Murder – Roman Ruins

Watch a Movie (or just have the soundtrack playing in the background)

Rent a season of Xena: Warrior Princess or stick with the classic warrior movies, Gladiator or Braveheart

Xena: Warrior Princess  | Gladiator | Braveheart

Xena: Warrior Princess – Soundtrack | Gladiator – Soundtrack | Braveheart: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack |.Make your own iMix

Party Hearty!