Today, many parents shy away from keeping everything identical for twins, even when the twins look identical. The thought process is that even though two people look and seem very much the same, they are still unique individuals. Many parents of twins still dress their children in similar outfits, but not in exactly the same outfits. The same concept applies when seeking ideas for a birthday party for twins. The idea is to keep things equal and at the same time distinctive for each child.
Some parents still like to go with identical everything. Even if you decide to have everything the same for both children, you can have some separation at a birthday party for twins by setting two separate tables. Each child can sit at the head of one table and it will be more like two parties in one. While every party requires creativity, it’s even more true when planning a birthday party for twins.
For those that want a “separate but equal” birthday party for twins, consider using similar elements in contrasting colors. If your kids are into characters, you can pick two similar characters. If they like Sesame Street, you could pick Grover and Elmo. They are both fuzzy and cute and within the same theme. One is red and one is blue, so you have an instant color scheme as well.
Even if you’re not going with a theme when planning a birthday party for twins, you can use opposites. Bake one chocolate cake with white icing and one white cake with chocolate icing, or simply decorate two similar cakes with different colored gels and candles. Another option for a birthday party for twins is to use each twin’s favorite color when selecting favors and decorations. Alternate place settings, making every other one each twin’s favorite. On the other hand, you can mix and match choosing plates in one color and other tableware in the other twin’s favorite color.
If one twin is a boy and the other is a girl that doesn’t mean you have to go with pink and blue when decorating for a birthday party for twins. To create a sense of contrast, you can even use the same color in starkly different shades. Choose from opposite ends of the spectrum, like the deepest Navy blue and the palest baby blue. In other words, use saturated color for one and pastel for the other. This also works if you are having a birthday party for twins who have the same favorite color.
