Are you ready for a time machine journey? Dust off your Walkman, put on your baggy jeans, and prepare to travel back to an era when video rental stores were a thriving business and the first mobile phones were still considered a luxury. The 1990s were a special period for Georgia – the first years of independence, the formation of a new culture, a unique blend of Georgian and Western pop culture. If you miss those times and want to throw an unforgettable party, this article is for you!
90s Party Decoration: Creating an Authentic Atmosphere
Retro Aesthetics with Georgian Flair
Transform your space into a true 90s paradise where Georgian and international elements coexist:
Wall Design:
- Create a collage with covers from 90s Georgian magazines
- Display photos from popular foreign magazines of that era
- Hang VHS cassette boxes of popular movies (“Titanic,” “Scream,” “The Matrix”)
- Add a postage stamp collection – a popular hobby back then
Lighting and Atmosphere:
- Use old-style bulbs and lava lamps
- If possible, set up a disco ball – an essential attribute of 90s discos
- Add colorful balloons with Georgian and foreign advertising logos
Nostalgic Details:
- Old computers (from the Windows 95/98 era)
- Floppy disks and CDs
- Old-style phones with headsets
- Old school notebooks and pencils
- First mobile phones (Nokia 3310 type)
Photo Zone Setup
Studio photography was very popular in the 90s. Create a photo corner where guests can relive this tradition:
📷 Retro Photo Studio:
- Paint-splattered backdrop – a classic from that era
- Props: old-style glasses, hair clips, hats
- Use a Polaroid-type instant camera
- Hang a sign: “Studio Nostalgia” or “Photo Salon 1990”
💡 Uplan.ge Tip: On our platform, you can find photographers and decorators experienced in organizing retro-style events.
Party Favors
Give guests some symbolic gifts:
🎁 Nostalgic Souvenirs:
- Scrunchies – the absolute hit of the 90s
- Small notebooks in “secret diary” style
- Sticker packs with retro designs
- Old-style pens and markers
- CDs with hits from that era
90s Party Costumes: Fashion and Style
Georgian 90s Fashion
In Georgia, the 90s were a unique mix of styles – Soviet heritage and Western trends:
For Ladies:
- Baggy jeans or crepe de chine skirts
- Shiny lycra blouses
- Tracksuits (Adidas striped)
- Platform shoes or boots
- Double ponytail or voluminous hair
- Colorful hair clips and blue eye shadow
For Men:
- Baggy jeans (the bigger, the better)
- Short-sleeved shirts with bold prints
- Tracksuits
- Leather jackets
- Well-known movie character costumes
Iconic Styles You Can Recreate
🎬 From Georgian Television:
🎵 Musical Icons:
- “33a” band members’ style
- “Street Boys” hip-hop aesthetic
- Spice Girls and Backstreet Boys – international hits
💡 Uplan.ge Tip: If you need a stylist or makeup artist to create a retro look, you’ll find appropriate specialists on our platform.
Music and Entertainment: The 90s Soundtrack
Georgian 90s Musical Landscape
Create a playlist that includes both Georgian and foreign hits:
Georgian Hits: 🎵 “33a” – “Dream,” “Moon,” “Happy Ending” 🎵 “Street Boys” 🎵 Nino Katamadze and Insight 🎵 Ensemble “Orera” and other popular performers
International Hits Popular in Georgia:
- Backstreet Boys – “I Want It That Way”
- Spice Girls – “Wannabe”
- Aqua – “Barbie Girl”
- Ace of Base – “All That She Wants”
- 2Pac, Notorious B.I.G. – hip-hop classics
- Nirvana, Metallica – rock and grunge
Live Entertainment
🎤 Karaoke Night: Organize a karaoke session with hits from that era. In Georgia, karaoke became very popular in the late 90s and the first karaoke bars opened.
🎸 Live Music: If possible, invite a band to perform Georgian and foreign 90s hits.
💡 Uplan.ge Tip: Book a DJ on our platform who has a special collection of 90s music, or a live band with a retro repertoire.
Games and Activities: The Pre-Technology Era
Video Game Zone
In the 90s, the first gaming consoles appeared in Georgia – Dendy (our version of Nintendo) and SEGA:
🎮 Retro Gaming Corner:
- Dendy console with classic games (Battle City, Contra, Super Mario)
- SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive (Sonic, Mortal Kombat)
- If available, add the first PlayStation
Georgian Yard Games
In the 90s, children spent a lot of time in the yard. Bring this tradition to life:
🏃 Classic Yard Games:
- Rubber band jumping
- Hopscotch
- Circle ball
- Truth or dare and other games
Intellectual Entertainment
📺 90s Trivia: Create questions considering the Georgian context:
- What year did Rustavi 2 start broadcasting?
- What was the first Georgian TV series?
- Who was the first host of “Musical Courier”?
- How much did the first mobile phone cost in Georgia?
- Which was the first video rental store in Tbilisi?
🎲 Board Games:
- “Monopoly” – appeared on the Georgian market in the late 90s
- Chess and backgammon – classics from the Soviet period
- Bank
💡 Uplan.ge Tip: Hire a game host who will professionally conduct 90s-themed trivia and other activities.
Food and Drinks: Delicious 90s Nostalgia
Georgian 90s Cuisine
During that period, food was special – in a transitional economy, people approached food issues creatively:
Nostalgic Breakfast and Snacks: 🥐 Breakfast Table:
- “Pioneer” cake with honey
- “Yubileuri” with milk
- Popped corn (predecessor of popcorn)
- “Tarkhuna” and “Laghidze’s Water”
- “Kakhuri” and other lemonades
Main Dishes: 🍕 Georgian 90s Fast Food:
- Khachapuri and lobiani – always relevant
- Hot dog “American style” – exotic at the time
- “Pizza” Georgian style – often with its own interpretation
- Shawarma – a new trend in the late 90s
International Influences
In the 90s, many foreign products appeared on the Georgian market:
Iconic Snacks:
- Snickers and Mars – first chocolate bars
- “Dirol” gum – everyone remembers the ads
- Coca-Cola and Pepsi – the cola wars came to Georgia too
- “Nesquik” – the new word for cocoa
- Chupa Chups – lollipops every child dreamed of
90s Beverages
🥤 Non-Alcoholic Drinks:
- “Tarkhuni” – Georgian classic
- “Laghidze’s Waters” – lemonade, orange, beet
- “Natakhtari” – a new brand at the time
- “Borjomi” – always relevant
🍸 Alcoholic Beverages (for adults): Create 90s-style cocktails:
- “Bechavi” or “Saaptiako” beer – first Georgian beer brands
- “Saperavi” or “Alazani Valley” wine – known since Soviet times
- Cosmopolitan – a popular cocktail in the late 90s
Sweets and Desserts
🍰 Retro Desserts:
- “Napoleon” cake – a classic of the time
- “Kiev” cake
- “Sek-Seka” candy
- “Barni” milk cake
- Waffles with “Arctic” ice cream
💡 Uplan.ge Tip: Find confectioners on our platform who can prepare retro-style cakes and desserts, or catering companies specializing in themed events.
Party Planning with Uplan.ge
Organizing a 90s themed party can be challenging, but the Uplan.ge platform simplifies this process:
What Uplan.ge Offers:
📋 Full Service on One Platform:
- Decorators specializing in retro style
- DJs and musicians with 90s repertoire
- Photo-video shooting services
- Catering companies with themed menus
- Entertainers and game hosts
- Equipment rental (sound, lighting)
💰 Price Transparency:
- See exact prices by category
- Compare different service providers
- No hidden fees
⭐ Quality Guarantee:
- Real customer reviews
- Portfolio and previously completed projects
- Direct communication with service providers
🎯 Easy Booking:
- Choose desired services
- Book online in a few clicks
- Receive confirmation and all necessary details
Considering Georgian Reality
When organizing a 90s party, it’s important to consider the Georgian context:
Cultural Sensitivity
📌 What to Remember:
- The 90s were a difficult period for Georgia (wars, economic crisis)
- Nostalgia should have a cheerful and positive tone
- Focus on cultural achievements, music, and style
- Avoid emphasizing difficult topics
Local Characteristics
🏡 Georgian Hospitality:
- Despite the themed party, maintain Georgian table traditions
- Add national dishes with retro presentation
- Consider the tradition of toasting
Conclusion
A 90s themed party is an opportunity to return to that unique era when Georgia was in a significant transitional period. It was a time when old mixed with new, Soviet heritage with Western trends, traditional with contemporary.
With Uplan.ge’s help, you can organize an unforgettable retro party that will unite both nostalgia for those who lived through that time and an interesting discovery for young people interested in the unique culture of the 90s.
Start planning today – visit Uplan.ge, choose the necessary services, and create a party that will remain in your guests’ memories for a long time!
