36 Party Ideas That Will Make Your Next Get-Together Instagram-Famous

What's more Instagrammable than turning tropical fruits into cocktail glasses? Whether it's pineapple skin or watermelon rind, no one will be able to resist snapping a few shots — especially if it looks anything like this option from Ambitious Kitchen.

People love unicorns — yes, even full-grown adults. The bright, happy colors are just begging to be photographed, whether you whip up some eye-catching desserts — like this cotton candy unicorn party parfait — or put up some magical decor.

If your guests are spending a good deal of time at the table, you better make it photo-worthy. Get some inspo from this setting captured by Megan Welker Photography, which couldn't be more perfect for the 'gram.

Anything rainbow is instantly Insta-worthy, which is exactly why you should serve these colorful champagne floats from The Bewitchin' Kitchen. Since they combine alcohol and sorbet, they're always a hit.

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Mini pool float drink holders instantly become the stars of any get-together. Not only will they help your guests keep track of whose drink is whose, but they're also adorable and will get all the likes.

Who doesn't like yard games? Bust out a giant Jenga game (you can DIY it!) whenever people come over for barbecues. It keeps everyone busy while the food is cooking, and it's a lot of fun to play.

Take your cocktail game to the next level. Instead of serving the same old beer, wine, and liquor options, set up a DIY cocktail bar at your next gathering. If you're having a midday weekend soiree, try a mimosa bar or a Bloody Mary bar.

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Give your guests something to remember your awesome party by – like these fun and simple DIY mason jar cocktail gifts by Something Turquoise.

Throwing a party to celebrate an usual holiday is always a good time, like annual 'Pi Day' parties, complete with sweet and savory pies. It's not like a Christmas or Halloween party, because it's at a time of year when people aren't overwhelmed and inundated with dozens of party invites."

Mood lighting is a key ingredient in every affair, so string up your Christmas lights to everything that's not moving!

Fill a punch bowl with a jug of inexpensive red wine, toss in a small jar of maraschino cherries including the juice, and add a half dozen each of lime, lemon, and orange wedges. Steep the mixture in the fridge for eight hours for an easy, festive punch to serve.

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It is absolutely worth it to plan your party music ahead of time. Start things out mellow, but make sure the songs get a little bit faster and more fun through the night. Burn the songs onto a CD — and don't be surprised if your guests want a copy at the end of the night!

Serve only desserts, like a banana-split bar including ice cream, hot fudge, and lots of homemade whipped cream.

Rent a karaoke machine — you can find one online or in the yellow pages under 'audiovisual.' But be prepared to go 'onstage' first for a duet in case everyone else is too shy.

Hire a real bartender and set up a bar with the ingredients for two unusual drink options (say, sidecars for old-fashioned glamour and blood-orange martinis for a trendy feel).

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Throw "The Prom From Hell." Have the girls dress up in the worst bridesmaid gowns they've ever worn, and then dance to the cheesiest music — Peter Cetera, Richard Marx, and Phil Collins.

Go retro when it comes to hors d'oeuvres: Serve the things your mother used to put out when she had parties back in the day, like sour-cream-and-onion-soup dip and baked pineapple chunks wrapped in bacon.

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Place a bowl of temporary tattoos (tattoofun.com) for guests to put on next to a mirror.

"Order pizzas a half hour before your company arrives and cut the pies into smaller, bite-size pieces."

Get guests to stay longer: Hire an on-site babysitter (or maybe two, depending on the number of kids) and let people know it's OK to bring the little ones along for the night — and tip the sitter for a job well done!

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