How to Host the Ultimate Decades Party: 70s, 90s, 2000s, and EDM Rave
Decades parties are one of the hottest trends for weddings, after-parties, and private events. Guests love stepping back in time (or into the future) to relive their favorite music, fashion, and vibes. From 70s to 90s and 2000s, all the way into the future with electronic hits and remixes, here are our top tips for hosting a timeless Decades Party:
A festival quality laser show for each of the Decades makes your experience lit and exciting.
Party by the Decade
The 1970s – Disco Fever
Music: Donna Summer, Bee Gees, KC & The Sunshine Band.
Outfits: Bell bottoms, sequins, platform shoes.
Decor: Mirror balls, LED dance floor, psychedelic colors. We love tie-die T-shirt stations, too!
Pro Tip: Add disco go-go dancers or a glitter photo booth for authentic 70s flair. We can even swap out our photo booth props for each section of the night so guests can take photos for each decade with a new look!
Infinity Mirror LED Dance Floor for Studio 54 Party in Aspen, CO.
The 1990s – Throwback Jams
Music: Spice Girls, Nirvana Remixes, Backstreet Boys.
Outfits: Baggy jeans, chokers, crop tops, flannels.
Decor: Neon signs, inflatable furniture, cassette props. Inflatable 90s decor also looks awesome with blacklights (which we can totally provide for this part of the party, of the whole night!)
Pro Tip: Hand out 90s candy and glow sticks for a nostalgic touch.
The 2000s – Y2K Vibes
Music: Britney Spears, Nelly, Usher, Blink-182.
Outfits: Denim on denim, velour tracksuits, trucker hats.
Decor: Bling accents, flip phone props, CD backdrop wall.
Pro Tip: Throw in a singalong moment for iconic early 2000s hits. Yes, the host or guests of honor can use our wireless mic to belt it!
DIY CD decor is a fun way to capture the light and vibes for retro decades.
EDM Rave – Future Mode
Music: Tiësto, Deadmau5, ODESZA, CloZee.
Outfits: Neon, metallics, kandi bracelets, LED wearables.
Decor: Lasers, haze, CO₂ jets, LED walls.
Pro Tip: Sync your lights and visuals to the DJ set for a true festival feel. See us do this here>>>
Electronic tracks synced live to the light show, plus a musician? Your Decades Party will be unstoppable!
How to Bring It All Together
Segment the Night: Start with 70s disco during cocktails, jump to 90s/2000s after dinner, then close the night with an EDM rave after-party.
Change the Look: Quick outfit changes (or surprise dancers in new costumes) keep the energy fresh. We highly recommend our disco head gogo dancers for a Studio 54 vibe, legit Team Ignight break dancers for the 90s section, and then Coachella/Festival inspired greeters for the EDM section. We even have LED trays to hand out drinks or props for the dance floor!
Leverage Lighting: We will program our LED dance floors, lasers, and effects to shift with each decade. We can even have the wireless uplights in your venue go to certain colors for each decade of the party.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What’s the best order of decades for a party?
A: Start retro (70s), move to throwback (90s/2000s), and finish with high-energy electronic music for the end of the night.
Q: Do guests really dress up?
A: Yes! A themed dress code adds fun and makes photos unforgettable. Encourage guests with outfit inspiration in your invites. Some guests change in the bathroom or a dressing room, and some just swap out props on the dance floor.
Q: How do you decorate for multiple decades in one night?
A: Use timeless elements like LED dance floors, synced lighting, and FX like lasers that can shift with each decade.
Q: Can a decades party work for weddings or corporate events?
A: Absolutely! It’s a flexible theme that works as a main event or a late-night after-party. We recommend either starting the Decades theme at cocktail hour or the start of the dance party, depending on how much time you have for your event.
Just do it
A decades party lets everyone in on the fun: there is a time and place for everyone to enjoy!
👉 At Ignight Entertainment, we bring LED dance floors, disco dancers, live DJs, lasers, and immersive effects together to design decades parties that truly light up the night. We’d love to hear about your event vision!