How to plan the perfect 70s themed party

To Seri Kertzner, a New York-based planner with Little Miss Party, a party is not a disco party unless there’s champagne and the edible glittery chocolates known as Bedazzle My Bonbons on

hand. “Also, buy a medium or large disco ball [online or at your local party store] and use it to anchor an assortment of white, black and silver balloons to,” she said. “If you get very

small ones, you can use them to fill up a glass cube or cylinder, which makes for instant decor in any space. “We also love just styling them all over a table to add sparkle and disco glam

around your food and/or drinks,” she said. Need more inspiration? Here are three other great tips for throwing the perfect disco-themed party. 1. FIND AN ICEBREAKER. Who can forget the

ubiquitous Pet Rock, that fad collectible from the 1970s? Bring these no-maintenance “pets” back by giving each of your guests a rock as they arrive. Place glue, yarn, glitter, markers and

peel-and-stick googly eyes on a table so that everyone has a chance to decorate theirs. At the end of the night, ask guests to vote on the one with the best personality. If homemade Pet

Rocks are too ambitious, hand out glow stick bracelets and necklaces. Another good icebreaker: Ask your guests to bring a photo of themselves from the 1970s and display them on a board. 2.

FOCUS ON FOOD. Nothing takes you back like the foods popular during a certain era. When people think 1970s , they often think Twinkies, Hamburger Helper, melon balls, pigs in a blanket,

deviled eggs, nachos, Kraft macaroni and cheese, any kind of casserole and celery sticks topped with pimento cheese. And remember Cheez Whiz, the ultimate in ’70s cocktail party

sophistication? Spread it on a cracker and top with a black olive. When it comes to drinks, think creamy, as in a Brandy Alexander. Other popular drinks: the Tequila Sunrise, the Grasshopper

and, of course, the Harvey Wallbanger. 3. MOVE WITH THE MUSIC. The key to any good party — and especially a ’70s party — is the music. Make sure your far-out playlist includes “I Will

Survive” by Gloria Gaynor, "Funkytown" by Lipps Inc., “Last Dance” by Donna Summer, “Macho Man” by the Village People and “Brick House” by the Commodores. For more inspiration,

check out Billboard’s list of the 35 all-time greatest disco tunes. What are you waiting for? Get groovin’.