The Top 5 Party Trends for 2024 – Talking Tables UK Trade

The Top 5 Party Trends for 2024

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Each year brings about an array of party trends and we've put together our five top trend predictions for 2024...

1. Pastel perfection

With 'Peach Fuzz' as this year's Pantone Colour of 2024 we can tell that dreamy pastel tones will be big this year. Pantone said: "Peach Fuzz is a heartfelt peach hue bringing a feeling of kindness and tenderness, communicating a message of caring and sharing, community and collaboration." This is certainly reminiscent of our own values for 2024 and we look forward to seeing pretty pastels adorn many tables and party set ups.

 

 

Truly Scrumptious Peach Scalloped Paper Napkins - 20 Pack
Truly Scrumptious Peach Scalloped Paper Napkins - 20 Pack £1.75
We ♥ Pastels Hexagonal Plates
We ♥ Pastels Hexagonal Plates £1.85
Pastel Cotton Fabric Cotton Bunting, 3m
Pastel Cotton Fabric Cotton Bunting, 3m £6.35
Metal Pink & Green Geometric Flower Lantern - Small
Metal Pink & Green Geometric Flower Lantern - Small £5.50
     

 2. Dream of a theme

2023 saw some big trends emerge across all industries that were fuelled by some exciting cultural launches, including the Barbie movie as well as the newly adapted Little Mermaid film. We expect to see themed parties, both for kids and adults, make a big comeback this year.

The Cut wrote: "Gone are the days when a party’s cool quotient was determined by trashed living rooms sprayed with used red Solo cups, sticky spilled White Claws, and regrettable mirror selfies on your Instagram Stories. Today, we measure how wild a party is with how wacky its theme is, often witnessed through a semi-viral TikTok video complete with costumes and catchphrases. Any gathering, no matter how intimate, apparently needs a theme."

 

Make Waves Jellyfish Honeycomb Decorations - 8 Pack
Make Waves Jellyfish Honeycomb Decorations - 8 Pack £3.50
Host Your Own Murder Mystery - Theatre
Host Your Own Murder Mystery - Theatre £12.50
Host Your Own Escape Room Game Egypt Edition
Host Your Own Escape Room Game Egypt Edition £10.00
  

3. Sustainable soirees

From product to packaging, the public are increasingly more concerned about the eco credentials of their party purchases. They want to be able to pack them away post-party and use them again for another occasion, or know they'll truly be recycled. As a certified B Corp we are pleased to see this shift taking place, and offer eco-friendly decorations for all occasions, without compromising on quality and pleasing aesthetics. Check out our website and social channels - there are some exciting sustainable launches coming up this spring, including some gorgeous handmade felt flowers and trivets from our new fair trade supplier.

 

Medium Ombre Honeycomb Starter Set
Medium Ombre Honeycomb Starter Set £4.50
Everyone's Welcome Yellow Gingham Napkins - 20 Pack
Everyone's Welcome Yellow Gingham Napkins - 20 Pack £1.75
Natural Meadow Sage & Pink Upcycled Cotton Fabric Bunting - 3m
Natural Meadow Sage & Pink Upcycled Cotton Fabric Bunting - 3m £9.00
Colourful Boho Paper Table Cover
Colourful Boho Paper Table Cover £1.50
  

4. Disco diva 

We saw disco balls and glitz start to make a comeback as a theme through 2023 and we are here for it. Especially now that Sophie Ellis Bexter's 'Murder on the Dancefloor' song has reached peak popularity again since the film Saltburn aired. People are loving the glamorous, opulent and retro vibe that disco balls and metallic decor bring to parties, and not just for new year celebrations. It's no wonder our new disco ball string lights sold out so quickly (don't worry, they back in stock). 

 

Luxe Gold Disco Balls String Lights - 1.6m
Luxe Gold Disco Balls String Lights - 1.6m £6.50
Hit Replay Silent Disco Charades Dipsticks
Hit Replay Silent Disco Charades Dipsticks £3.75
Luxe Gold Glitter Bunting
Luxe Gold Glitter Bunting £4.00
The Emporium Gold Ceramic Apple Ice Bucket
The Emporium Gold Ceramic Apple Ice Bucket £11.00
  

5. Colour clash... in a good way

There was a time when party hosts would pick a colour and base their entire party look around it, as using more than one would simply be too much. Times have now changed and we are seeing people going all out with colour for their parties. From multi-coloured florals, to clashing patterns to rainbow rooms, more is more and maximalism is back for 2024. It's very much an influencer driven trend.

  

Marble 3 Tone Ombre Blue, Yellow and Green Dinner Candles - 3 Pack
Marble 3 Tone Ombre Blue, Yellow and Green Dinner Candles - 3 Pack £5.00
Mellow Orange & Purple Metal Dinner Candle Holder
Mellow Orange & Purple Metal Dinner Candle Holder £6.00
Everyone's Welcome Gingham Cotton Fabric Bunting
Everyone's Welcome Gingham Cotton Fabric Bunting £9.00
Large Ombre Honeycomb Starter Set
Large Ombre Honeycomb Starter Set £4.50
     

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