High School Flashback Party – Apartment Guide’s Challenge
March 8, 2011 by Shelley
Apartment Guide challenged us to ‘create an entertainment area or tablescape and throw a party in that space, within the next 10 days’. Talk about a time crunch! I’ve been so excited to show you the results from all of your suggestions!!! Make sure you read to the end of the post because there is a surprise especially for you!
One High School Flashback Party coming right up…
The main inspiration behind this high school flashback party was,… Cafeteria Trays. I couldn’t get them out of my mind. I HAD TO HAVE THEM, or this party would not go on! 
Once I found them, I was full speed ahead.
Thanks to all of our facebook friends who gave cafeteria food suggestions. I incorporated as many as I possibly could. This seriously was the tastiest ‘hot lunch’ EVER!
My absolute favorite part about this gathering was the participation. Each guest provided several High School pictures (some willingly, some not so willingly) to help set the mood. Their CLASSIC photos were used as party photo garland.
The guests arrived dressed as High School stereotypes. Everyone was immediately drawn to the FABULOUS flashback pictures of their friends.
Then we played SPIN. THE. BOTTLE.
No sickos! Not like “the REAL” version. Sheesh! We were are all happily married here! In this modified version, the two party guests were competing in a high school challenge. From spelling words to cheerleading stunts, we had this crowd flashing back.
The night wouldn’t have been complete without everyone having their YEARBOOK picture taken…
The results…
Don’t worry. Rob’s scary teeth were fake. Thank goodness.
I think it’s fair to say we had a blast.
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Have I convinced you to have a High School Flashback Party of your own? Well if so, you are in luck! I had Chickabug (of course) design the high school printables for this party. She generously decided to offer ALL of the printables, to you, for F.R.E.E. Thank you Chickabug! You ROCK! -You can download your FULL free set of High School Party printables here. Make sure to take a peek at all of her other amazing creations.
*Apartment Guide just randomly provided a $100 gift card to Stacy for commenting on this post! Stacy said “I think this is such a cute idea…I especially liked the cute cheerleader couple! I think I might have to throw a party like this especially since chickabug designed all that I need to pull it off…i LOVe you HowDoesShe!” Congrats Stacy! We just emailed you!*
Thanks again to Apartment Guide for sponsoring this wonderful party and for providing great tips and inspiration. They have great advice on moving, parties, and food. Get over and support their amazing site by liking them on facebook (sheesh, like us too while you are there).
And a special thanks to Polka Dot Market for providing the adorable, vintage ‘spin the bottle‘ and party poms. For all your party decor needs, they’ve got you covered.
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what a fun party! could I get some more details on the spin the bottle game? We’re haveing a girls weekend and I think I can adapt the party.
thanks
It wasn’t anything fancy. We just had challenges for the two people based on ‘highschool’ themes. Spelling B’s, Cheerleading stunt, Science questions,…. you get the idea. I am sure you could google some fun ideas too!
Let us know how it goes. 
I just “liked” Apartment Guide!
What a fun party idea–I love all your party ideas! I’m planning a sixteenth birthday party for my sister next month. It would be awesome to have a little extra money to spend.
I liked Apartment Guide on Facebook (and of course I am already a fan of HowDoeShe!).
What a fun idea! I love the new take on Spin the Bottle.
I like Apartment Guide on FB (as well as HowDoesShe
— and I would love to attend (or host) a mocktail party — get all dressed up for no big reason at all and drink fun drinks!
Love this idea! I liked Apartment Guide on FB and already liked HowDoesShe already! My dream party with be a James Bond 007 Party for the hubs! Thanks for the contest!
My high school friends and I still get together once a month for lunch/dinner/brunch or whatever so we can stay in touch. It’s been 11 years now & we’ve been going strong! They are some of my very best friends & I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to host a High school throwback party for them! What a FUN idea!!!
I was totally impressed! But obviously, if anyone could throw a fabulous party, it would be you gals! I want to have my own High School party now that I can see how fun and yummy it could be!
I am DEFINITELY throwing a high school flashback party for our 10 year!! I cant wait! Thanks!
This is adorable!! How fun! My fav is the year book pics! Super cute idea
Ha Ha I wish I could have been there to see all those pics! Although I wouldn’t want mine displayed. Way fun idea miss Valedictorian…couldn’t let the hubby be one too though? You girlie
This party was exceedingly more joyful than my actual high school experience! Thanks Shelley!
Love the way you did the photos on the clothesline. Definitely using this idea. Thanks.