Themed Social Mixer
Dress up, show up, link up
A social event built around a fun theme — decades party, jersey night, neon glow, cultural celebration, etc. The theme gives people something to talk about and makes for incredible visual content.
What You Need
Step-by-Step Guide
Pick a Theme
Choose something that's easy to dress for and photograph well. Best themes: decades (80s, Y2K), neon/glow, jersey night, cultural celebration, ugly sweater, reality TV characters.
Plan 2-3 Structured Activities
Don't just rely on 'mingling.' Plan: a photo booth, a themed game (best dressed contest, trivia related to the theme), and one icebreaker activity.
Decorate the Space
Go hard on decorations — they make the content. Even cheap decorations look great in photos with good lighting. Dollar store + Amazon are your friends.
Create a Photo Moment
Build a photo booth or backdrop that people WANT to take pictures in front of. This is your organic social media distribution — every photo shared promotes your brand.
Run the Event
Welcome everyone, explain the vibe, start with the icebreaker, then let the music and socializing flow. Run the best-dressed contest midway through.
Promotion Tips
- •The theme IS the promotion — it gives people a reason to come
- •Post 'outfit inspo' content leading up to the event
- •Create a shareable event graphic with the theme
- •FOMO content after: 'you missed THIS' posts drive future attendance
Content Capture Tips
Photo booth content is gold. Film a montage of people arriving in their outfits. Capture the best-dressed competition. The visual variety from themed outfits makes every photo interesting.