Despite being released over 30 years ago, the allure of Star Wars lives on today. Thanks to an endless stream of reboots, new movies, and TV shows, a new generation has been exposed to the wonder of George Lucas’s epic fantasy. Whether his son is an avid fan of Obi-wan or a staunch apologist for Darth Vader, celebrating his birthday with a Star Wars-themed party is sure to be out of this world.

In the movies, a Jedi could send an invitation from Coruscant to Tatooine with ease, but on Earth it’s not so easy. Therefore, they have to be as attractive as possible. Consider sending the ones complete with a scene from outer space. This can be a normal collection of planets and stars, or it can include Luke Skywalker piloting his X-wing or the Millennium Falcon leaving Hoth. You should also be as creative as possible when wording your invitations. Consider including some original twists on iconic lines or motifs from the movie. For example, adding “may the force be with you” at the end could be a nice touch.

Selecting the appropriate decorations for the party is extremely important and you will surely want your house to look like Lando Calrissian could appear at any moment. One way to do this is to hang a Star Wars Force banner that includes images of Yoda and Obi-wan battling the dark side of the Force. Covering the tables with a film-themed tablecloth is also a good option; this time around, consider throwing in some footage of Darth Vader, Boba Fett, and Emperor Palpatine to pay homage to the villains everyone loves to hate. Creating some life size cutouts is also a great idea. Seating C-3PO and R2-D2 alongside Chewbacca would be perfect because it gives Star Wars fans a chance to see their favorite characters up close.

Not having the right supplies could cause your systems to malfunction, so it’s important to be prepared. When it comes time to serve food, plates, napkins and cups featuring Yoda and Darth Vader engaged in a lightsaber battle would be a great option. These rare moments are always the most exciting parts of the movie, so it would make sense for them to be represented. A nice twist could be to provide guests with a Darth Vader piñata to destroy, because who wouldn’t love to take down the Sith lord? Your young Padawan may want to hand out gift bags to all the guests who attended as a thank you, which should be an appropriately Star Wars-themed loot bag.

All six Star Wars movies have generated a large and loyal following, many of whom love to celebrate their affinity for the movies. Almost everyone, from little children to those who were alive when the original film was released in 1977, has a special place in their heart for the lovable characters. Throwing a great party might make your fan think he’s traveled to a galaxy far away. far.

Jul 13, 2010 Written By: Tyna Lewis