Ready to have a Mardi Gras party and want to part like New Orleans.
Let's start with the basics.
First your invites, the colors for Mardi Gras is purple, green and gold.
These are great colors, using them will give your invites a great feeling.
Even if you find some pre made cards you can add more to them.
Like glitter and feathers.
You could even cut the top flap of the card into a mask.
From there you can ask your guests to dress up in their favorite party wear.
As for the actually Mardi Gras party decorations you can start with your menu.
This is a great time to find a ton of Cajun food.
It might be easier for you if you are planning to a have a large group of people to have a buffet.
The tables can be done in your color theme, and you might be able to find some great masks to decorate with glitter and feathers.
Beads, beads and more beads, this is what makes a Mardi Gras party.
You should be able to find stings and strings of beads for not that much money.
These will be a great favor while your guests are coming into the party.
You could even make a game of them; see how many people can get the most beads throughout the night.
Another way to make the party a hit is to have some great New Orleans music playing.
You should be able to find some great CDs to play while you're partying.
If you have some extra money to splurge you could look into getting a live band.
Everything is will just be having fun, maybe vote for a king and queen of the party and have crowns ready.
The next thing is to have fun yourself.
You've made a great party, now enjoy it!