Western Party Decorations

by Giorgina Devereaux

Western party decorations bring out the wild, wild West in all of us. 

How fun it would be to walk into a party that is decorated in a western theme replete with cowboy hats, spurs, bandanas, a lasso, and tumbleweeds. 

It is a great way to celebrate an old fashioned theme that never goes out of style.  Make your western party come alive with decorations that will add a touch of authenticity and impress guests.

Western party decorations are not limited to several decorative items and you have a variety to choose from, which makes decorating more exciting. 

So saddle up and ride off into the sunset because this is going to be one party to remember.  Yeee haw!!

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Western Party Decorations - General Decor

• Bale of Straw

• Barbed Wire Garland

• Cactus Lights/Western Lights

• Country Western Party Music CD

• Cowboy Boot Piñata

• Cowboy Boot String Lights

• Cowboy Hat Garland

• Out West Flag Banner

• Plastic Longhorn Skull and Wagon Wheel

• Wanted Poster Stand In (Photo Op)/Life Sized Cutouts

• Wanted Posters

• Western Bar Scene

• Western Barn Scene Kit

• Western Border

• Western Door Curtain

• Western Foil Balloons (shaped like a western boot)

• Western Saloon Entrance

• Western Sheriff’s Badge

• Western Signs Cutouts

• Western Ceiling Swirls

Bale of Straw:  Dress up the porch area by adding straw bales and pumpkins.  In addition, place cacti next to the straw bales to give it an authentic Western look.  You may also wish to place a scarecrow that is sporting a Western bandana to welcome guests. 

Barbed Wire Garland:  To give your exterior a tough Western appearance, place barbed wire garland that is made of rubberized material along the porch railing or fence. 

This garland looks like real barbed wire and can be molded or shaped to your decorating needs.
 

Cactus Lights/ Western Lights:  Lighting is important for every party. 
 

It helps set the mood and creates a special ambience. 

You may wish to hang lights that feature cacti or cowboy boots and a longhorn skull. 

It will add a lot of beauty to your party and will keep guests talking. 

Country Western Music CD:  Music sets the mood for any party.  What better way to do that than to play a Country Western CD that is sure to get the party started. 

Cowboy Boot Piñata:  A paper mache piñata is a fantastic form of Western fun for all guests.  Add the candy of your choice and use a piñata buster to bat the piñata. 

Cowboy Boot String Lights:  Every Western party deserves special lighting and you can light up the party by hanging string lights consisting of a series of cowboy boots. 

These lights bring a touch of beauty to your party and give it a special Western aura.  You may hang them outside in the porch area or in the backyard.  You can even use them indoors. 

Cowboy Hat Garland:  Cowboy hat garland is another way to decorate for your Western party.  Hang it around the perimeter of the ceiling and it will instantly add to your Western decor. 

Out West Flag Banner:  An out west flag banner is another way to accent your Western party.  You may hang it outdoors or indoors. 

Plastic Longhorn Skull and Wagon Wheel:  This is an inexpensive way to give your Western party decorations a realistic look.  The one-sided plastic longhorn skull and wagon wheel are made of lightweight plastic, but from afar, you won’t know the difference.  

These make awesome Western party decorations that are sure to add to your Western theme.  You may place the wagon wheel against a bale of straw, along with the longhorn skull for that Western feel. 
 

Wanted Poster Stand In (Photo Op)/Life Sized Cutouts:  This makes for a fantastic photo opportunity at your Western party.  Simply place the poster stand in/life sized cutout anywhere at your Western party and take pictures of guests.  Guests will love having a souvenir of the party.

Wanted Posters:  Replica old west wanted posters add a dash of authenticity to your Western party. 

You may find some that feature Bill Doolin, Jesse James, Billy the Kid, the Dalton gang, and more.

Western Bar Scene:  This bar scene setter is sure to give guests the impression that they are in a Western saloon. 

This is perfect for a Western party and it features various alcoholic beverages on a shelf. 

Western Barn Scene Kit:  The Western barn scene includes a western border roll, two barn shutter add-ons, six Western sign add-ons, six wanted poster add-ons, and one western barn siding room roll. 

It is amazingly realistic and everyone will feel as though they are inside an actual barn. 

Western Border:  This decorative western border is just the thing you need to enhance a plain ceiling. 

Some western borders feature cowboys riding horses, a western desert and cactus, a band of running horses, and a lasso, boot, and hat. 

Western Door Curtain:  Dress up those doors with a western door curtain that features old west saloon doors.  It will give the impression that you are entering a western saloon and this will definitely add an element of fun to your party.

Western Foil Balloons (shaped like a western boot):  Balloons always add the right decorative touch to any party. 

You may wish to consider decorating your Western party with foil balloons that are shaped like a western boot.  It will make your party come alive.

Western Saloon Entrance:  A western saloon entrance is a fabulous way to greet guests.  This arched saloon entrance features the words, “Saloon” at the very top and will allow guests to make a grand entrance in style.  It is loads of western fun!

Western Sheriff’s Badge:  You may wish to consider handing out Sheriff’s badges to guests.  Cowboys and cowgirls may personalize their badge with their name.  It makes a great name tag too.

Western Signs Cutouts:  Hang western signs that feature phrases sure to spice up your party. 

Some signs have phrases that say:

• Dead Man’s Gulch

• Death Valley

• General Store

• High Noon Saloon

• Livery Stable

• Outhouse

• Santa Fe Trail

Western Ceiling Swirls:  Dangle lovely western ceiling swirls to add instant pizzazz to your Western party and say howdy to guests. 

They consist of cacti and western boots in alternating colors. 

Western Table Decorations

• Bandana with Paisley Pattern Napkins

• Centerpiece

• Cowboy Boot Mugs

• Western Confetti

• Western Party Favors

• Old West Plates

• Western Bandana Plates

• Wild West Plates

Bandana with Paisley Pattern Napkins:  You may wish to use a tablecloth consisting of denim or a checkered pattern to keep with the Western theme.  As a nice decorative touch, use napkins that feature a bandana with a paisley pattern. 
 

Centerpiece:  For the centerpiece, you may wish to place fresh flowers inside mason canning jars or add a mini cowboy hat or honeycomb western boot to each table. 

Another idea is to place a cactus on each table. 

You may tie red and blue bandanas around clay pots to brighten up the cactus plants. 

For lighting, consider placing a lantern on each table.  These little touches go a long way in sprucing up a table. 
 

Cowboy Boot Mugs:  To serve up drinks, place cowboy boot mugs on each table. 

These fantastic mugs are the perfect drinking glass for your Western themed party.  It is made of plastic and has a handle for ease of drinking. 
 

Western Confetti:  Sprinkle an assortment of Western confetti consisting of western boots, cacti, and cowboy hats.  It will add sparkle to your Western party.
 

Western Party Favors:  As guests depart for the evening, give each one a Western party favor.  Some Western party decorations and favors include personalized barbecue sauce favors by head chef Michael Orr that may be purchased in a set of 12 or you may give each guest a cactus plant to take home.  The beauty about cactus plants is that they are lovely and low maintenance.

Paper Plates:  Some great paper products for your Western party consist of the following designs:

• Old West Plates

• Western Bandana Plates

• Wild West Plates

The Western Bandana Plates feature a bandana, lasso, and paisley design. 

It will add a nice Western touch to your table.   

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