So you’re thinking of throwing a party? Instead of making it an every day run of the mill party, why not make it a theme party? And why not make it a James Bond party theme?

Studies have repeatedly shown that theme parties are enjoyed much more than normal parties and are remembered in a better light. So consider a Bond party with the following James Bond party theme ideas:

1. Decide early on if you are going for a particular James Bond movie, characters or an open Bond theme. Perhaps you could have a casino theme such as in Casino Royale?

2. For costumes, the ladies will thank you for the chance to dress up as glamorously as they like. They could also go for a Miss Goodnight, Jinx or Pussy Galore look.

3. For the guys, this is going to be great! Expect to see many black tie Sean Connery lookalikes. Also, if you have any Asian friends, suggest that they come as the evil Oddjob complete with top hat.

4. Consider hiring a Russian security guard to check your guests for concealed weapons at the entrance.

5. Get yourself a long red carpet. Have it stretch from the entrance up to the bar. Your guests could then be offered a Martini, shaken not stirred!

6. Whether you are having a casino or not, get some roulette wheels, poker tables, chips and cards for decorations.

7. Get other Bond merchandise and paraphernalia such as Walther PPK’s. If you have a budget, hire an Austin Martin to park in the driveway.

8. You can get the best of Bond theme tune music to play at your party. It’s available on CD!

9. For food, you should have finger buffets, but very impressive finger buffets. Bond is after all used to the best! Consider hiring a waiter for the occasion if its in your budget.

10. Drinks should of course be Martini…shaken not stirred. I would also get in plenty of champagne.