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The ultimate guide to throwing a Taylor Swift-themed birthday party

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Swiftie-approved decor, organized by era. Get ready to throw the ultimate T. Swift birthday bash!

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In our book, a Taylor-themed party is *always* a good idea.


We’re taking the absolute work of art that is the Eras Tour and turning it into a party theme you can recreate at home — whether you’re picking one favorite era to focus on… or you’re throwing a party that encapsulates them all (iconic, really).


Here are a few of our favorite party details for the ultimate Swiftie-fied event theme that will never go out of style.

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1. Taylor Swift

Two cowboy boot-shaped candles, one white and one pink, with a match lighting the pink candle.
Two cowboy boot-shaped candles, one white and one pink, with a match lighting the pink candle.Two cowboy boot-shaped candles, one white and one pink, with a match lighting the pink candle.

It’s the album that started it all! With its country twang and relatable storytelling, Taylor’s debut is a nostalgic fave. For this era, opt for plenty of cowboy boot imagery, blue hues and butterflies.

2. Fearless

Two white T-shirts on grass with 'Junior Jewels' and colorful handwritten names and drawings.
Two white T-shirts on grass with 'Junior Jewels' and colorful handwritten names and drawings.Two white T-shirts on grass with 'Junior Jewels' and colorful handwritten names and drawings.

Lots of gold and plenty of sparkles are the two essentials when it comes to Fearless-inspired decor. As for activities, try a DIY Junior Jewels t-shirt-making station as per her “You Belong With Me” music video.

3. Speak Now

Young woman in blue dress clapping by a birthday cake with sparklers and purple balloon decorations.
Young woman in blue dress clapping by a birthday cake with sparklers and purple balloon decorations.Young woman in blue dress clapping by a birthday cake with sparklers and purple balloon decorations.

This era is all about purple on purple on purple—and, of course, sparkles. Go for enchanting, wonderstruck and dreamy vibes to really evoke true Speak Now energy.

4. Red

Woman with curly hair and red heart-shaped sunglasses poses in front of red and clear balloons and red streamers.
Woman with curly hair and red heart-shaped sunglasses poses in front of red and clear balloons and red streamers.Woman with curly hair and red heart-shaped sunglasses poses in front of red and clear balloons and red streamers.

With absolute bops like “We Are Never Getting Back Together” and “22,” a Red-themed birthday party is a no-brainer. Especially if you’re turning 22.

5. 1989

Blue cake with 1996 and Miss Jackson written on top, surrounded by candles, crackers, and cheese.
Blue cake with 1996 and Miss Jackson written on top, surrounded by candles, crackers, and cheese.Blue cake with 1996 and Miss Jackson written on top, surrounded by candles, crackers, and cheese.

The New York vibes are everything for this era. Grab plenty of city-inspired decor and get ready for a party straight out of your wildest dreams.

6. Reputation

Party table with black balloons, star decorations, and three cakes in black, white, and blue colors.
Party table with black balloons, star decorations, and three cakes in black, white, and blue colors.Party table with black balloons, star decorations, and three cakes in black, white, and blue colors.

Are you ready for it? Black decor and snake imagery are musts for a Reputation party. Taylor’s fierceness in this album is unmatched—channel that powerful energy to really nail this era.

7. Lover

Table setting with layered plates, pink cups with striped straws, silver cutlery on peach napkins, and lace tablecloth.
Table setting with layered plates, pink cups with striped straws, silver cutlery on peach napkins, and lace tablecloth.Table setting with layered plates, pink cups with striped straws, silver cutlery on peach napkins, and lace tablecloth.

Pinks, pastels, hearts and butterflies come together to create that soft, romantic aesthetic that is so emblematic of the Lover era. Spread the love with a sweet and joyful Lover-inspired party!

8. Folklore

Table decorated with red and white polka dot mushroom figures, cupcakes, cheese, candles, and fruit.
Table decorated with red and white polka dot mushroom figures, cupcakes, cheese, candles, and fruit.Table decorated with red and white polka dot mushroom figures, cupcakes, cheese, candles, and fruit.

The foresty, cottagecore-adjacent era that makes us all want to frolic in the woods and befriend the animals. Grab plenty of earth-toned decor for the ultimate Folklore party.

9. Evermore

Group of hands holding crystal glasses raised for a toast over a decorated table with candles and fruit.
Group of hands holding crystal glasses raised for a toast over a decorated table with candles and fruit.Group of hands holding crystal glasses raised for a toast over a decorated table with candles and fruit.

Cozy, nostalgic and also certain to make you want to frolic in the woods. Dial into those woodsy vibes again for this era, but with a little high-society twist à la “Champagne Problems.”

10. Midnights

Person in a black dress with star decorations holds a cake server next to a cake with text and stars.
Person in a black dress with star decorations holds a cake server next to a cake with text and stars.Person in a black dress with star decorations holds a cake server next to a cake with text and stars.

Known for its ’70s-inspired aesthetic (and that iconic purple coat showcased in the Eras Tour), Midnights is all about the stripes and corduroys by day and the sparkles and feathers by night.

Ready to throw your own party? Browse our Taylor Swift-inspired invitations here. We also put all these awesome party supplies and decorations together in one awesome Amazon shop, so make sure to check it out!

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