Bond is Back With 007 Party Ideas
The new James Bond film, Spectre, has its world premiere in London on Monday October 26. So, if you’re looking for a popular party theme, that is both timeless and topical, for the next couple of months you can’t beat a 007 night. The locations. The brooding, sexy Mr Bond. The villains. The Bond girls. A unique mix of theatre, drama and sexy style that we love. So our ‘Bond is Back with 007 party ideas’ are a great place to start if you’re planning a party. Take inspiration!
1.Spies R Us
First of all, if you’re going for a Bond theme you can’t do it half-heartedly. Everyone needs to get involved. Start with an invitation to inspire. Maybe a ‘secretly recorded’ message on a CD, a black tie or miniature silver Aston Martin in silk lined box….just be creative and get people in the mood for a great Bond inspired night. A dress code is compulsory. In many ways a Bond theme is the easiest form of fancy dress. It’s also stylish and great for a date night. What better excuse for women to buy a cocktail dress and for men to dust off their tuxedos and play secret agent for a night.
2. Check out the back catalogue
Our ‘Bond is Back with 007 party ideas’ wouldn’t be complete without considering using the opening credit colours. Red, white and black are a dramatic combination with which to decorate the room. However, with 24 movies to take inspiration from, there are always different twists to make your 007 night stand out from the rest. For real Bond buffs you may want to theme a room from one particular scene of your favourite Bond movie. Before you head straight for the familiar, get comfortable in front of the TV and see where your imagination takes you.
3. The car
When I say ‘the’ car, I don’t mean any old car. If you want to get guests excited park an Aston Martin out front. The real thing is always best, but if you’re on a lower budget there are companies that will install a prop car for you. Either way, this iconic vehicle is a real eye-catching topic of conversation and makes a fantastic photo opportunity for guests. Our ‘Bond is Back with 007 party ideas’ should always include THE car!
4. The girls
James Bond is nothing without his Bond girls. Many model and event agencies can provide staff who will dress along with the theme to create a seamless event. There are agencies who will arrange personal appearances from former Bond girls and Bond Villains, as well as many tribute act agencies for the whole range of Bond characters.
5. Shaken not Stirred
The new film, Spectre, marks a return to classic Bond after Sony Pictures signed a multi-million pound deal with Belvedere Vodka to make martini 007’s first choice drink again. The Belvedere SPECTRE 007 martini is a twist on the classic dirty martini. To follow the official Bond recipe you will need 60 ml (2 oz) Belvedere; 10 ml (1/4 oz) dry vermouth; 1 Sicilian green olive (washed); 5 ml (dash) Sicilian green olive brine.
Gently muddle olives in base of mixing glass. Add remaining ingredients and shake hard with ice. Double strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a single Sicilian green olive.
For more glamorous cocktail inspiration, check out these BOND INSPIRED COCKTAILS
6. Spin the wheel
Casino Royale made roulette and black jack tables popular at James Bond parties, but there are lots of options for entertainment within the theme. Arcade games with WOW factor -think Aston Martin car racing for those scenic car chases, or target shooting against a sun drenched virtual reality backdrop – all go down well in large event spaces.
7. Enter the studio
Lastly, photo studios are becoming increasingly popular at parties and are a fantastic way to keep guests talking about your party well after the event. Find a mobile studio that will bring a Bond film set backdrop and gadget props, or have something hand-painted for the event. Great way to create bespoke party images and get’s people talking.
Oh, and our ‘Bond is Back with 007 party ideas’ don’t miss out on the ultimate entertainment. Only one artist to have on stage, Sam Smith – chart topping singer of the theme to Spectre – Writing’s On the Wall. Nothing else will do!
If you want to impress with your 007 knowledge – embrace the inner spy in you. Seek out the solution. Check out these fun facts that will tell you all that you need to know. But don’t tell. Every spy keeps their sources a secret!