The Greeks partied before all of us. Everyday was a Toga Party for them. Become a Roman Goddess on Mount Olympus and turn your house or backyard into ancient Greece! Host your own Greek theme party with our Toga Theme Party Ideas!
Toga Party Invitations
Scrolls made of long sheets of paper/glue each end to a small wooden rod
Use gold paint on a quality piece of material
Use antique looking paper with a leaf of garland look around the outside
Toga Party Supplies and Decorations
Set the scene like Ancient Roman or a Greek theme
Fake vines using twisted green crepe paper
Candles
Bunches of grapes
Pillars and columns decorated with hanging vines and sheets draping
Statue busts of a of Greek mythology figure (Zeus, Apollo, Athena, Hercules, Helen of Troy
Metallic curtains
Create a photo area for a souvenir photo
Terra Cotta Urns
White and gold balloons
Oil-burning lamps
Ivy vine garland
Wineglasses filled with water on a mirror with small candles
Gold and green ivy garland along the edges of all your tables
Use fabric paint and pre-cut sponge to make designs
Tiki torches
Re-create the Coliseum
Toga Attire - How To Tie A Toga
How to make, tie and wear a toga:
4 or 5 yards of a good quality piece of material instead of a bed sheet if possible
Wrap material around the waist at least once
Pin it at that point
Throw the rest over one shoulder and around the back
Pin it again at the waist
Wear shorts underneath
Wear sandals or thongs
Gold chains
Jewellery
Fake swords and shield
Make your own laurel-leaf crown:
Use a wire coat hanger
Shape it into a circle to fit on your head
Then attach plastic or real leaves and wrap it around the wire hanger
Or make a wreath out of twisted green crepe paper
Toga Birthday Food and Drink
Oysters on ice
A fruit platter
Pig on a spit
Greek salads
Sandwiches
Cheese
Sliced meat rolls
Pasta dishes
Pretzels
Nuts
Potato chips
Pomegranates
Oranges
Grilled lamb
Steaks
Caesar salad
Roasted chicken with feta and olives
Wine
Punch in a bowl with vine leaves
Toga Theme Party Activities, Games and Music
Hire a harpist
Greek costume contest for:
“Best costume”
“Best accessories”
“Best Roman goddess"
Ancient Greece trivia
Bobbing for olives or grapes in a wide-mouth glass or bowl