"Wizard of Oz" Decorations

This theme presents a ton of ways to decorate the party space, so don't just stick to the usual. Deck your venue in chic style that incorporates the colors and settings from the book and movie.

• Cover tables with blue and white checkered cloths in honor of Dorothy's famous frock.
• Not many people know this, but the original color of the Wicked Witch's shoes were silver, not red! Whichever you prefer, use one color for your tableware and the other for your napkins.
• Tin pots or wicker baskets filled with bright yellow sunflowers are the perfect centerpieces. One reminds us of the lovable Tin Man, the other of Dorothy's cute carry along.
• The dessert bar should be set up before the party so that it can serve as a decoration throughout. Stage your rainbow cupcakes and all your cookies on a long table. Opt for a yellow fabric runner down the center of the table to mimic the yellow brick road.
• Set up a space for gifts and place a sign or banner above it saying, "Munchkin Supplies." If the gender of the baby is known, this is a great spot to showcase that. In the movie version of "The Wizard of Oz," Dorothy and Toto meet many munchkins with unique personalities. If it's a girl, ballerina shoes would be perfect. For a boy, lollipops.
• Don't just decorate the inside of your party space! Be sure to greet guests with thematic elements as soon as they arrive. Color random yellow squares on the pathway leading to the party entrance with sidewalk chalk.
• Post a sign at the beginning of the pathway saying, "Follow the Yellow Brick Road!" Purchase an inexpensive scarecrow and stand him up in the center of the lawn on the way. Hang an emerald green sign on the party entryway saying, "Welcome to Oz."