Oh what I would give to travel back to the summer of 1963. Dirty Dancing (1987) was a flashback to that summer, set in the catskills, and filled with the best music you could ask for. It had everything: adventure, romance, humor, and it was full of heart. It remains one of my favorites, and I think having a Dirty Dancing themed party would be a perfect way to end a summer.
Some tips for a perfectly sweet dirty dancing celebration:
1. Wear a whispy pink dress like the innocent frock Baby wears when she is heroically lifted from the stage by the hulky Johnnie.
2. Serve watermelon treats as an ode to Johnny and Baby's first conversation in which she nervously tells him "I carried a watermelon".
3. Hang photos or illustrations of famous scenes from the movie. Featured above is one original by my favorite Etsy artist Elloh.
4. Set up a karaoke machine and host an impromptu talent show. In the flick, Baby's older sister Lisa practices a hula song in costume so have some props and costume wear on hand.
5. Play 'Hungry Eyes' or 'I've Have the Time of My Life' and see who can reenact the scene with the least giggling.
6. Invite your guests with sweet and summery floral invitations like featured above or fun dance themed invitations.
Images from left to right: Bedroom Eyes Dress and Bedroom Terrace Dress by ModCloth, Watermelon Sorbet from the Food Network, Nobody Puts Baby in a Corner by Elloh, Dirty Dancing logo, Purple Petal Invitation, Johnny and Baby Dancing, & Baby and Johnny's cousin carrying watermelons.
I may have seen this movie 100 times and loved it every time! I would listen to the soundtrack on cassette tape over and over!
Posted by: Alli | Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 01:33 PM