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When it comes time to come up with invitations for your western theme party, make an attempt to think outside the box. The Old West theme, as far as theme parties go, is perhaps one of the most used of all the themes. It might be tempting for your party guests to disengage from the theme simply from a ‘been there, done that’ perspective. Help them get excited to come to YOUR western theme party with some of these western party invitation ideas.

Write “Delivered by Pony Express” or “Delivered by Wells Fargo” on the envelopes.

Use the sides of paper sacks (cut in large sheets) for the actual invitation. They definitely provide a more rustic look.

Insert a small Wanted Poster in the invitation. If you are handy with Photoshop (or know someone who might be) it’s not difficult to create your own with the guest of honor’s face on the poster. Or…if you have the time, put your party guests faces on the posters along with a fun crime they might have committed or that they are WANTED to come to the party.

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Announce to your guests that gold was struck and that they are invited to ‘stake their claim.’ You can disguise the invitation like an old newspaper article from a local gazette.

Incorporate the Homestead Act of 1862 – which stated that Congress granted 160 acres if they would move west and live on the land for five years (they needed to be 21 years of age or older.) Invite your guests to ‘move west.’ You could even make a makeshift deed for the 160 acres and insert it into the invitations.

AGED WESTERN PAPER - Sometimes the best ideas for games and activities aren't necessarily the game itself, but the materials used to play them. Even the simplest of trivia games, etc. can be a lot more fun if you're playing on old west paper. These hand aged sheets of paper come in packages of 10 and not only look old, but they FEEL old, as well. The western cactus on each page adds to the old west feel! You can order your packs HERE.

PLAN AN OLD WEST TREASURE HUNT - Although not always the easiest to design, having an ongoing activity like this can be the perfect additional to your western party. The trick is to not reward the first place team (that way, nobody is rushing and they can do it at their leisure.) But rather instead offer a raffle at the end among all those teams who FINISHED the treasure hunt! We've found that ongoing games and activities can often work out better for some crowds over activities where everyone HAS to stop what they are doing. To download a collection of ready to go treasure hunt puzzles, click HERE.

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