A Black and White Party theme is a party where you go off color. Every thing is black or white. This includes the decorations, costumes, games, props and prizes and even food. A black and white theme party can be a fun way to challenge yourself and your guests to celebrate together in an unusual way.

Invitations are to be in black and white and you can use black invitations and write on them with silver or white gel pens. Guests are to wear black and white formal attire.

It may be difficult to transform a room to be all black and white but there are ways. Possibly a second hand store might have supplies of black and white sheets. Use these for table coverings, wall hangings or draperies to set off the theme. Black and white balloons and crepe paper are inexpensive ways to add a look. Black and white hand crafted tissue paper flowers can add flair to the festivities.

At the start guests can be given black and white retro sunglasses adding a fun element. Silver is traditionally allowed at the black and white party, so use any silver accents you have available, such as candleholders or serving dishes. You can create silver paper stars and moon to hang from the ceiling using black thread.

Food will pose some challenge. However the Internet can provide good options. Here are a few ideas - cheesecake with black and white frosting, black beans, white cheeses, pastas in white sauce, barbecued beef on white biscuits, grilled blackened catfish pieces, black olives, mashed potatoes, onions, tall white cups of iced tea and short black wine glasses with frothy coffee.