Alabama Sorority Mixers They Will Cherish Forever
Here in Alabama, the idea of Greek life on a college campus is one that brings up memories for many university students across the nation. For freshmen, recruitment is an often lengthy process but at the same time rushing to join sororities can be both social and fun which you're likely to remember forever.
Determining what to do for the social events this year can be a challenge. If you want your event to succeed, it's important that everyone feels included and engaged in some way or another.
For Bama’ ladies who have already gone through the recruitment process, organizing the events for their house's socials requires quite a lot of planning on part of each lady.
It is hard enough coming up with an original idea but finding ways involving members from other houses requires much more effort which makes them feel stressed out at times . But they should always remember their ultimate goal-that every member has fun enjoying themselves throughout these activities no matter how stressful things get sometimes.
We all know that socials are about getting to know your classmates or colleagues. You can make it even more interesting by incorporating a theme into the activities you do, food you serve, clothes you wear and decorations up. As long as everyone is having fun then I think we've done our job! If you want some inspiration for your plan check out Pinterest because they have lots of great themes like 'Besties' where every pair has matching outfits with each other's initials on them - super cute idea if I must say so myself :)
Use these fun theme ideas to ROCK your next sorority get together:
Western Theme Party-To Harness Your Inner Cow-Girl
A western theme is classic, but can be given your own special twist. Have guests show up in flannels, boots and denim for a cowboy & cowgirl experience!
This easy to incorporate into activities like games or snacks with cactus-shaped cookies that look just like the real thing.
This wild-west theme can include a poker table, sexy fringe and generous portions of good barbecue!
Hire a bucking-bull rental company and treat your guests to the thrill of the ride.
Did Someone Say Toga-Time?
A toga party is a fun college tradition that you don't want to miss out on.
Togas are costumes made by wrapping sheets around one's body and wearing sandals, so it will be easy for your members and pledges to throw this once-in-a lifetime event if they can make their own outfits too!
You could also have a DIY day when everyone makes the decor as well as the clothing.
Support Your Colors!
Instead of planning an event around complicated details, just go with the color scheme from your school or sorority house! By choosing party essentials in solid colors, it won't be difficult to put together a simple outfit yourself. It'll also make things much easier for other guests who want to follow along easily too.
Invite other sororities to join your party, or sisters from another school.
Keep it simple and elegant just like your Greek symbols.
Entertainment might include monogrammed party favors/bags.
If you are planning a lively mixer here are some exciting theme ideas that the girl’s will absolutely love:
“I’m glad I’m not…”: Dress as something you are not (cheerleader, pregnant, the Joker, a freshman, a fan from an opposing sports team, a nerd, etc.).
80’s prom: Big hair, big sleeves and cheesy music are all you need.
Above Par: You’ll need golfing attire like argyle and tweed, and monogrammed golf tees.
Anything but Clothes: Dress in anything but clothes (Twister board, a picnic blanket, caution tape, a cardboard box, inner-tube with flippers, etc.).
Be my Date: Dress as a date on the calendar (Christmas, Cinco de Mayo, Mardi Gras, Saint Patrick’s Day, 4th of July, Halloween, etc.)
Board Shorts & Bikinis: A luau-themed party will be complete with tropical drinks and fresh, bright flowers.
Celebrity: Spin this a number of ways – come as your favorite celebrity, have a red carpet Oscar-esque party, or even create the scene for your own tabloid debacle.
Come as You are: Last minute social notice, you go in literally what you are wearing when you find out about the event.
Cops and Robbers: Have fun dressed as good guys and bad guys, just don’t have the real cops called!
Below are some of Dream Field Farm’s Personal Favorite Sorority Mixer Ideas
Decades: Dress as a stylish person from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, or ’90s.
Dudes and Dolls: You and your date can dress like a well-known doll (Barbie and Ken, Woody and Jessie from Toy Story, action heroes, Cabbage Patch Kids, etc.).
Famous Couples: Go as far back as the romantic Romeo and Juliet, or as recent as the train-wreck Tiger and Elin.
Graffiti: Everyone wears white shirts, then have plenty of markers on hand to decorate one another. Ties in well with the 80’s theme!
Kentucky Derby: Big, fancy hats, a crisp seersucker suit with a bright bow tie, and a supply of mint juleps will set the scene for this Southern-inspired party.
Kindergarten: Recreate your look from the first day of kindergarten, serve finger foods, and try silly games like hopscotch or kickball.
Letter S: Build your party around the letter S. Serve sandwiches and shiraz, play sixty’s music or bands that start with S, and dress like something that starts with the letter s, like a sailor, singer, softball player, snowman, Snoopy, shacker, etc.). This can apply to any letter.
Masquerade: The ultimate in classic dress-up! Have everyone bring a mask, or have the supplies on hand to make them at the party.
MTV: A true rock-star, music video-themed party where everyone’s favorite songs are played and they arrive dressed like MTV stars like Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, Christina Aguilera, Backstreet Boys, etc.).
Nautical and Nice: Take a page from the Hamptons and wear nautical attire. That’s boat shoes, plaid shorts and bright Polos for the guys, and bold navy and white stripes against soft khaki shorts for the girls. A crab boil is the perfect dinner to tie the theme together.
Neon colors: A perfect excuse to buy glow sticks, black lights, and really tacky lipstick!
Olympics: Each couple can represent a different country, play light-hearted games like Bocce, horseshoes, or even volleyball, and serve an array of international cuisine. The torch is a must!
Making your own event timeline and using a party planning checklist will ensure everything goes smoothly even if you don’t have any experience with throwing parties. At the end of the day all that matters is bringing people together to celebrate having fun then it doesn’t matter how much (or little) money or time was put into hosting this special occasion!
Final Notes: Alabama Sororities, get yourselves out there. Represent your symbols well, get to know some people, and have fun. Don’t take yourself too seriously, college is about finding yourself, not about being perfect. Work hard and enjoy yourselves while you can!!