10 Awesome 90s Theme Party Ideas (2024)

Looking for 90s theme party ideas to delight your partygoers (and yourself!)? We get it! Among many choices of themes, “90s Theme Party” may just be the most fun. 90s theme parties are charming and retro, with an unmatched feeling of nostalgia by reliving part of your past. Even if you’re too young to remember the 90s, a 90s theme party is a fun way to become part of an era you’ve only seen on TV.

However, it can be a total chore to organize a retro-themed party. Luckily, Peerspace is here for you with our awesome 90s theme party ideas. Plus, if you want to make the hectic job of finding the best party location super easy, then book a location via Peerspace. Peerspace is the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals, including spaces that bring your theme party to life. We’ll share a few suggestions ahead along with our 90s theme party ideas!

3. Start by booking an epic 90s-themed party venue through Peerspace

The first step to hosting any party (especially a themed party!) is finding a location to fit your needs and match your theme. As you know, by having enough space to decorate and celebrate, your party can become top-notch.

As we hinted above, Peerspace offers you access to tons of 90s-inspired spaces that your guests won’t believe are real! All Peerspaces are hosted by local hosts who strive to ensure your experience is perfect. You can reach out to your venue’s host with any questions or requests and they’ll be thrilled to help you out.

And since you can easily book an event venue through Peerspace that’s already brimming with 90s inspiration, little to no decorating will be needed on your part. Let’s check out a few of these types of venues right now!

A few of our favorite 90s-inspired venue options include:

• This Saved By the 90s retro crib in Tacoma, WA (pictured above) with space for 20 guests and room after room of 90s vibes.
• This 90s retro office space in Alhambra, CA with several offices with old-school computers and furnishings as well as a reception room.
• This 90s fun awesome theme house in Houston, TX with space for 30 guests, graffitied walls, colorful bedrooms, and a Jacuzzi tub.
• The Plastic Peach in Wilmington, NC a 700-square-foot apartment that’s a living tribute to the 80s and 90s.
• This 90s themed bedroom in a private guesthouse in Los Angeles, CA with space for 25 guests, a Gameboy refrigerator, and plenty of 90s kitsch to enjoy.

You get the idea! So get out there and book your favorite 90s Peerspace (that’s our name, don’t wear it out!) and get ready to throw an epic throwback bash.

2. Set a strict dress code for your guests: 90s fashion and only 90s fashion!

Whether it’s a Halloween party or a Christmas bash, a dress code can help bring your 90s theme party to life. Ask your guests to dress in their best 90s-inspired fashion outfits, from jewel-toned velvet dresses to head-to-toe faded denim getups. If your guests need a few pointers, suggest iconic 90s movies to inspire their wardrobe, such as dressing like characters in movies like “Clueless” and “Empire Records”.

3. Send out traditional invites via snail mail

Instead of inviting your guests over social media, hand out some custom-made invitation cards, like we did in the 90s. The card could go along with your theme by having colorful geometrical patterns or you can go for neon cards. The card should not only be fun to look at but also fun to read. You can add 90s slang words or popular 90s quotes and phrases into your card to make it more attractive. Smell ya later!

Speaking of, check out these 90s throwback photoshoot ideas to get even more 90s party inspo!

4. Dress up your party pad to give it a total 90s facelift

If you’re not booking a 90s-inspired party venue, then you have to decorate your party location! Dig into your attic or basement to find items from the 90s to decorate your party. You can use old floppy disks or CDs to hang on the walls.

Do-it-yourself decorations also raise the standards of your party; you could utilize them by turning the old gadgets into something fascinating. Even if you don’t find anything in your storeroom, you can count on the search results when you search for 90s goods and decor on Amazon.

5. Decorate your venue with posters from the past

Without the posters and props, your party will seem incomplete. Get your favorite 90s posters — whether it is of ‘Friends’ or ‘Nirvana’ — printed out, in accordance with your theme, and hang them around the place.

You may want to add many funny and cute filters in your selfies using different apps like Snapchat; however, they were non-existent in the 90s. Therefore, bring your ancestor to the party which is the props. Props come in handy with the photo booth, which brings us to our next 90s theme party idea.

6. Design a photo booth that serves as a tribute to 90s

Create your own photo booth at your 90s party venue! Design a theme-related background and pick up a Polaroid or Fujifilm Instax camera so guests can immediately have the pictures, in the hard form, just like the 90s. If you can’t get your hands on a camera, go with a regular camera and use a tripod stand to make it look like a professional booth.

If you book a 90s inspired photoshoot location through Peerspace, you don’t have to worry about dressing up the venue. Your local host has already taken care of that aspect for you, so all you have to do is show up and have fun! Plus, many Peerspace studios already have professional gear on-site, making Peerspace your one-stop-shop for every type of 90s celebration.

One awesome example is this 90s tribute set in this downtown studio with amazing natural light in Los Angeles, CA (pictured above). The host includes lighting and other equipment with your rental. Check out the photos on its Peerspace listing to see how other Peerspace creatives have utilized the studio!

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7. Serve your guests a taste of the 90s

This category may vary from place to place however, it’s an easy job to find trendy beverages and appetites during the 90s. Dunkaroos and Lunchables can be a great snack for 90s theme parties and are still easily available. Another small attention to detail that goes a long way is the supplies such as neon or brightly colored disposable plates and glasses. They are cheap to buy and secondly, they are a great help in cheering your guests.

8. Take a sip if you love the 90s

Like any typical party, games become a staple! Since most parties enjoy having cocktails or beer, why not challenge your guests with a drinking game? Games like Mad Libs were a hit in the 90s, and these books are still easy to find on Amazon (yes, the types of books made of paper!). Another fun game would be to pick your favorite recent movies and transform them into what they would be like if they came out in the 90s.

9. Create or borrow a killer 90s playlist to get your guests dancing

A week before the party, browse through playlists like “blast from the past” and “90s top hits” so that you can fill in the missing pieces and create your own pro-90s playlist. With this, you managed to create your own time machine that will take your party back to the 90s. Don’t forget to ask your guests about their favorite 90s songs. Given that this generation is really fond of earlier legends, everyone will have more than one song to suggest, so you could turn it into 90s trivia. The winner gets to be the DJ for the next hour.

10. Have a 90s karaoke party and belt out your fav vintage hits

Now that you have your 90s playlist synched up, don’t stop there! Book a karaoke spot through Peerspace and enjoy a night of singing your favorite 90s songs. You can even play up your 90s wardrobe to better resemble one of your favorite 90s icons, be it Britney, Xtina, Kurt Cobain, or Method Man.

If you’re in the Los Angeles, CA, consider booking this retro nightclub, arcade, and karaoke room with heavy 80s and 90s vibes. Meanwhile, our friends on the other side of the country can book this event space with a karaoke game room in Lansdowne, PA that also provides a retro 90s setting.

90s theme party ideas: conclusion

Even though parties like these are fun, organizing them is not as easy as it seems, which is why Peerspace is here to help you by providing just the right locations for your parties. Climb over the hurdles by booking a Peerspace today and hosting a 90s themed party tomorrow!

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