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Invitations
Get started by sending an Evite invitation, like the free Whos In? cards-themed invitation below or a premium Ante Up poker night invitation. Check out our game night invitation gallery for more designs.
Decorations
Card Napkins, Playing Card Napkins, Embossed Beverage Napkins, Casino Party, Poker Party, Spade, Club, Heart, Card Party. From shop ThePinkGiraffeStudio. 5 out of 5 stars. Find casino theme party ideas and decorations to turn a poker party or fundraiser into a casino night. Skip Header & Navigation All content on this site is available, via phone, Monday to Friday from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM CST or Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM CST at 800-875-8480. Poker may be thought of primarily as an Internet activity these days, but theres still something charming about hosting a night between friends in your own home. If you and your friends happen to be fans of cards, you may want to think about designing a room for an even nicer time. Jan 12, 2013 - Explore Kadri Matt's board 'Poker Party ideas' on Pinterest. See more ideas about Poker party, Party, Casino theme parties.
Its easy to find a home poker kit that includes cards, nice chips and a good playing surface. But if you dont have one of these fancy kits, take a trip to a fabric store and get a big swatch of green felt to put over your tabletop.
Its important to make sure you have enough poker chips for all of your guests. You probably cant get by with less than 35 chips per person most experts suggest more like 50 to 100 per head. If you dont mind a mish-mash, ask your guests to bring some extra chips of their own. If youre playing Texas Hold Em, make sure you have a special chip set aside for the button.
To round out the theme, pick up some casino-themed napkins and plates decorated with images of dice, cards or dollar signs from a party store.
Attire
Even if youre not playing for high stakes, you can still dress the part. Asking guests to come in suits and ties or cocktail dresses makes a simple get-together seem like an event.
You can also go casual and ironic by getting cheap costume armbands and green plastic dealer visors poker doesnt have to be super serious.
Playing with some card sharks? If they arrive wearing shirts with billowy sleeves, make sure they roll them up when you play so they cant hide cards in them.
Variants
Texas Hold Em is all the rage, but you can have a great card party with other poker variations: five-card draw, seven-card stud, hi/lo, baseball poker and other make-up-your-own-rules games.
The most important thing when playing poker is to be familiar with the winning hands. Here they are from high to low:
Royal flush
Straight flush
Four of a kind
Full house
Flush
Straight
Three of a kind
Two pair
One pair
Too confusing? Just remember that a full house flushes a straight.
Food
Get a pizza delivered for quick sustenance that minimizes card-playing down time. Or put together a simple spread of appetizers. Make your own or get a big box of warm-in-the-oven hors doeurves at a warehouse club store. Just keep the food away from the playing table.
Drinks
If youre playing poker, you might be thinking martinis are in order. Martinis will make your party upscale for sure (but they do call to mind James Bond, and his game was baccarat). If youre going to go for some straight liquor, grab a bottle of single-malt scotch. Or, to mix cards and cocktails, consider the classy, old-fashioned cocktail called the Sidecar.
Sidecar
2 parts Cognac
1 part triple sec
1 part freshly squeezed lemon juice
Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker. Add ice. Shake, then strain into a chilled highball glass.
There are many who say that serious cards need to be played without the hazy influence of booze. So for a non-alcoholic alternative, grab some carbonated soda water and mix it up with some Italian syrup. Other Items You Might be Interested In
All bets are in, the actions high, and youre hosting a poker night. Need some party ideas? Ive got you covered. Below is a round-up of ideas, decorations, food, invitations, and more! So dont fold just yet, throw those chips all in, and lets go! Throw The Best Poker Night Party! Poker Night Idea 01: Decorations
If you havent ever checked out Big Dot of Happiness, youre missing out! They have everything you need to throw a party, all in one spot. If youre not up to creating your own decorations, then you really should check out what they have to offer your Poker Party here.
If youre up to making your own decorations, try taking the suit symbols and stringing them up on clear fishing line or string. You can cut them out yourself or grab a set of glittery ones here. You can hang the bunting from your mantle, over doorways, or even from the ceiling!
When it comes to colors, the answer is easy! Play up the red, white, and black for a formal affair and a sure-fire tie-in with playing cards.
While youre at it, why not create a cute table setting using a pack of playing cards? Adding them as place cards, or even tying them onto a clear glass vase is an effective way to tie in your theme. Poker Night Idea 02: Invitations
When it comes to inviting your guests, its best to make sure they know what theyre in for. You can purchase some beautiful ones from Big Dot of Happiness here. If youve got some skills with Photoshop, then make your own! You can create something uniquely your own and have it printed through Minted. By adding in elements like poker chips or card suits, youre sure to create something on theme with minimal creative effort. Poker Night Idea 03: Food
When it comes to food, its pretty easy to carry the theme. Whether you opt for a fondant covered cake with cards and a lucky clover, or simply try focusing on colors, you cant go wrong with some of these ideas!
Who wouldnt gamble on a fruit kebab, especially when aces are wild? Try alternating black grapes with strawberries cut in half and placing a hole-punched card at the bottom.
You can also buy or make a cheese ball, re-form it into a square and place halved olives in each side for the pips. Then ta-da! Youre done. You can also serve tiny sliders and keep them together using these card suit toothpicks. Grab them here in black as well.
For serving the drinks thathave that little something extra, try freezing dice and placing them in cups in place of ice cubes. I know, dice arent part of poker but they make for a fun addition! If youre not up for frozen dice, then you can give that pack of cards youve already taken apart for the kebabs and use them on the stems of your glasses! They can act as name tags as well as adding to your theme. Poker Idea 04: Keeping it Classy Poker Theme Decoration Ideas Decorations
Okay, so you want to throw a poker party, but you dont want the night to crumble into madness. This is where keeping it classy comes into play. If you want to throw a legit Poker Party, here are some suggestions for keeping things classy:
Prep the Peeps : This is where the invites come into play. If you want people to actually play poker, they might need time to learn or get up to speed. Dont be afraid to communicate with your guests what the expectations are for playing. Id also suggest being intentional in your invitations. If you have a friend with a gambling issue or one who cant hold their liquor, skip the invite this time and do something different with them on an alternative evening.
Real Deal: If you really want to keep your evening above board, then you need to find a professional dealer or at least someone whos skilled at the art of dealing cards. This will make the evening run much smoother because youll have someone dedicated to keeping the games going.
Table Top Matters : Having an actual felt table makes a difference! Its easier to pick up cards and keeps things rolling. If you dont have a place you can put a permanent card table, try this folding one!
Cards and Chips : There are plenty of places to cut corners for this party, but this isnt one. If youre serious about throwing a classy poker night, then dont skimp on the cards and chips. This set has chips and cards of good quality. Poker Theme Party Decorations Poker Idea 05: Outfits
Another way to make your evening a night to remember is to dress up! Whether you opt for a full 20s party (because it is the Roaring 20s, take two!) or just a formal event, you cant go wrong with dressing up. You can get a gorgeous beaded dress here complete with gloves, feathers, and more! You can also hit up your local thrift store and go hunting through old formal dresses. One things for sure, dressing up is definitely an ace in the hole. 80's Party Theme Decoration Ideas
What would your Poker Party staples be? Let me know in the comments below, and happy party planning! Now go get your poker faces on and have some fun!
For a fun summer party try this post. Western Theme Decorations Ideas /span','nextFontIcon':' /span''
Poker Theme Decoration Ideas Decorations
Poker Theme Party Decorations
80's Party Theme Decoration Ideas
Western Theme Decorations Ideas
Invitations
Get started by sending an Evite invitation, like the free Whos In? cards-themed invitation below or a premium Ante Up poker night invitation. Check out our game night invitation gallery for more designs.
Decorations
Card Napkins, Playing Card Napkins, Embossed Beverage Napkins, Casino Party, Poker Party, Spade, Club, Heart, Card Party. From shop ThePinkGiraffeStudio. 5 out of 5 stars. Find casino theme party ideas and decorations to turn a poker party or fundraiser into a casino night. Skip Header & Navigation All content on this site is available, via phone, Monday to Friday from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM CST or Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM CST at 800-875-8480. Poker may be thought of primarily as an Internet activity these days, but theres still something charming about hosting a night between friends in your own home. If you and your friends happen to be fans of cards, you may want to think about designing a room for an even nicer time. Jan 12, 2013 - Explore Kadri Matt's board 'Poker Party ideas' on Pinterest. See more ideas about Poker party, Party, Casino theme parties.
Its easy to find a home poker kit that includes cards, nice chips and a good playing surface. But if you dont have one of these fancy kits, take a trip to a fabric store and get a big swatch of green felt to put over your tabletop.
Its important to make sure you have enough poker chips for all of your guests. You probably cant get by with less than 35 chips per person most experts suggest more like 50 to 100 per head. If you dont mind a mish-mash, ask your guests to bring some extra chips of their own. If youre playing Texas Hold Em, make sure you have a special chip set aside for the button.
To round out the theme, pick up some casino-themed napkins and plates decorated with images of dice, cards or dollar signs from a party store.
Attire
Even if youre not playing for high stakes, you can still dress the part. Asking guests to come in suits and ties or cocktail dresses makes a simple get-together seem like an event.
You can also go casual and ironic by getting cheap costume armbands and green plastic dealer visors poker doesnt have to be super serious.
Playing with some card sharks? If they arrive wearing shirts with billowy sleeves, make sure they roll them up when you play so they cant hide cards in them.
Variants
Texas Hold Em is all the rage, but you can have a great card party with other poker variations: five-card draw, seven-card stud, hi/lo, baseball poker and other make-up-your-own-rules games.
The most important thing when playing poker is to be familiar with the winning hands. Here they are from high to low:
Royal flush
Straight flush
Four of a kind
Full house
Flush
Straight
Three of a kind
Two pair
One pair
Too confusing? Just remember that a full house flushes a straight.
Food
Get a pizza delivered for quick sustenance that minimizes card-playing down time. Or put together a simple spread of appetizers. Make your own or get a big box of warm-in-the-oven hors doeurves at a warehouse club store. Just keep the food away from the playing table.
Drinks
If youre playing poker, you might be thinking martinis are in order. Martinis will make your party upscale for sure (but they do call to mind James Bond, and his game was baccarat). If youre going to go for some straight liquor, grab a bottle of single-malt scotch. Or, to mix cards and cocktails, consider the classy, old-fashioned cocktail called the Sidecar.
Sidecar
2 parts Cognac
1 part triple sec
1 part freshly squeezed lemon juice
Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker. Add ice. Shake, then strain into a chilled highball glass.
There are many who say that serious cards need to be played without the hazy influence of booze. So for a non-alcoholic alternative, grab some carbonated soda water and mix it up with some Italian syrup. Other Items You Might be Interested In
All bets are in, the actions high, and youre hosting a poker night. Need some party ideas? Ive got you covered. Below is a round-up of ideas, decorations, food, invitations, and more! So dont fold just yet, throw those chips all in, and lets go! Throw The Best Poker Night Party! Poker Night Idea 01: Decorations
If you havent ever checked out Big Dot of Happiness, youre missing out! They have everything you need to throw a party, all in one spot. If youre not up to creating your own decorations, then you really should check out what they have to offer your Poker Party here.
If youre up to making your own decorations, try taking the suit symbols and stringing them up on clear fishing line or string. You can cut them out yourself or grab a set of glittery ones here. You can hang the bunting from your mantle, over doorways, or even from the ceiling!
When it comes to colors, the answer is easy! Play up the red, white, and black for a formal affair and a sure-fire tie-in with playing cards.
While youre at it, why not create a cute table setting using a pack of playing cards? Adding them as place cards, or even tying them onto a clear glass vase is an effective way to tie in your theme. Poker Night Idea 02: Invitations
When it comes to inviting your guests, its best to make sure they know what theyre in for. You can purchase some beautiful ones from Big Dot of Happiness here. If youve got some skills with Photoshop, then make your own! You can create something uniquely your own and have it printed through Minted. By adding in elements like poker chips or card suits, youre sure to create something on theme with minimal creative effort. Poker Night Idea 03: Food
When it comes to food, its pretty easy to carry the theme. Whether you opt for a fondant covered cake with cards and a lucky clover, or simply try focusing on colors, you cant go wrong with some of these ideas!
Who wouldnt gamble on a fruit kebab, especially when aces are wild? Try alternating black grapes with strawberries cut in half and placing a hole-punched card at the bottom.
You can also buy or make a cheese ball, re-form it into a square and place halved olives in each side for the pips. Then ta-da! Youre done. You can also serve tiny sliders and keep them together using these card suit toothpicks. Grab them here in black as well.
For serving the drinks thathave that little something extra, try freezing dice and placing them in cups in place of ice cubes. I know, dice arent part of poker but they make for a fun addition! If youre not up for frozen dice, then you can give that pack of cards youve already taken apart for the kebabs and use them on the stems of your glasses! They can act as name tags as well as adding to your theme. Poker Idea 04: Keeping it Classy Poker Theme Decoration Ideas Decorations
Okay, so you want to throw a poker party, but you dont want the night to crumble into madness. This is where keeping it classy comes into play. If you want to throw a legit Poker Party, here are some suggestions for keeping things classy:
Prep the Peeps : This is where the invites come into play. If you want people to actually play poker, they might need time to learn or get up to speed. Dont be afraid to communicate with your guests what the expectations are for playing. Id also suggest being intentional in your invitations. If you have a friend with a gambling issue or one who cant hold their liquor, skip the invite this time and do something different with them on an alternative evening.
Real Deal: If you really want to keep your evening above board, then you need to find a professional dealer or at least someone whos skilled at the art of dealing cards. This will make the evening run much smoother because youll have someone dedicated to keeping the games going.
Table Top Matters : Having an actual felt table makes a difference! Its easier to pick up cards and keeps things rolling. If you dont have a place you can put a permanent card table, try this folding one!
Cards and Chips : There are plenty of places to cut corners for this party, but this isnt one. If youre serious about throwing a classy poker night, then dont skimp on the cards and chips. This set has chips and cards of good quality. Poker Theme Party Decorations Poker Idea 05: Outfits
Another way to make your evening a night to remember is to dress up! Whether you opt for a full 20s party (because it is the Roaring 20s, take two!) or just a formal event, you cant go wrong with dressing up. You can get a gorgeous beaded dress here complete with gloves, feathers, and more! You can also hit up your local thrift store and go hunting through old formal dresses. One things for sure, dressing up is definitely an ace in the hole. 80's Party Theme Decoration Ideas
What would your Poker Party staples be? Let me know in the comments below, and happy party planning! Now go get your poker faces on and have some fun!
For a fun summer party try this post. Western Theme Decorations Ideas /span','nextFontIcon':' /span''
