28 Mean Girls Themed Party Ideas That Are So Fetch
Maddie Sheely
Account Specialist + Contributor
Lights, camera, Plastics! Get ready to turn up the pink, sprinkle some sass, and transport yourself into the captivating world of North Shore High School with a Mean Girls themed party that's sure to make your guests say, "That's so fetch!"
If you’re looking to throw the most elite birthday bash or bachelorette party that even Regina George would approve of, we've compiled some of our favorite movie inspired ideas to host the hottest Mean Girls themed party your friends have ever seen! These party ideas will ensure that you’ll have an awesome time, listen to some awesome music, and just sit around and soak up eachother’s awesomeness, we promise.
The limit does not exist: keep reading for Mean Girls themed party ideas…
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“We Should Totally Just Stab Caesar” Salad
Gretchen Wieners wrote her paper about why we should totally just stab Caesar, so it only feels appropriate to have a big Caesar Salad bar at your party! You could make a family style bowl or create a Caesar salad bar where all your guests can load up on their favorite add ons like chicken, avocado, or bacon. Either way, they’ll be thinking about Gretchen’s speech while they’re eating.
Toaster Strudel
Gretchen Wieners’ father, the inventor of toaster strudel, would think this food option is totally fetch! Serve store bought or homemade pastries for a sweet treat at this Mean Girls themed party.
“She Doesn’t Even Go Here” Name Tags
To avoid any awkwardness as guests arrive at the party, help people break the ice with pink name tags. These name reminders will be helpful for everyone while staying on theme.
Bracelet Making Station
Make sure that people actually love your bracelets by setting up a DIY bracelet station. Grab a bracelet making kit with all the supplies and more charms so you know when someone says, “OMG I love your bracelet, where’d you get it?” they actually mean it!
Glen Coco Candy Cane Martini or Glen Coco Hot Cocoa
“Four for you Glen Coco?! You go, Glen Coco!” is one of the most iconic lines from Mean Girls, so having a candy cane martini only seems fitting! Shake up chocolate liqueur, vanilla vodka, creme de menthe, and chocolate syrup for a delicious Mean Girls cocktail. Whether your party is in the middle of the summer or closer to the winter holidays, all your guests will be feeling like Glen Coco with this sweet drink!
Glen Coco deserves all the love, so why not make Glen Coco hot cocoa, too? Whip up a big batch of homemade hot chocolate or use your favorite mix. Allow guests to decorate their cups with whipped cream, pink sprinkles, and marshmallows at a “grool” hot cocoa bar.
Taco Bell Catering
Do you wanna do something fun? Do you wanna go to Taco Bell? Before the party, visit Taco Bell and load up on the favorites: Cheesy Gordita Crunches, Crunchwraps, and plenty of Baja Blast. Taco Bell catering makes the perfect party food that Karen Smith and your guests would love.
“That’s Why Her Hair is so Big, it’s Full of Secrets” Two Truths and a Lie
If you’re going for a slumber party vibe, you can’t forget about two truths and a lie! Every guest has to share two facts that are true about them and one lie. Then see if other guests can figure out the lie. Don’t forget, the person with the biggest hair may know all the secrets!
Photo Booth
Plan the most fetch get-together your guests have ever attended by hiring a photo booth. These vendors can set up the necessary equipment directly at your house or the venue for your Mean Girls celebration. The Bash has tons of photo booth vendors who would love to make sure all your guests feel like they’re at the North Shore High School Dance, so start your search today!
Movie Watch Party
It feels impossible to have a movie themed party without watching the actual movie, so if you’re having an outdoor party or just want to watch Mean Girls on a big screen, look no further! The Bash has you covered with outdoor movie screen rentals in your area for easy booking and setup. You can arrange comfy chairs, picnic blankets, and relax while you watch Cady and Regina fight for their Queen Bee status in high school.
You Can Sip with Us
Hearing the words “you can’t sit with us” might be a high schooler’s biggest nightmare; but we’re all about letting everyone enjoy the fun at this celebration! Make a “you can sip with us” cocktail using rosé wine, Saint-Germain liqueur, a splash of sparkling water, and either a slice of grapefruit or strawberries to garnish.
Santa Claus
This probably isn’t a Christmas party, but hear us out. How can you not have a visit from Santa Claus to deliver candy canes to guests? Book a costumed character and rehearse the “Jingle Bell Rock” routine to incorporate this iconic holiday touch to the Mean Girls themed party.
“Cheese and Crackers for 8 People”
Do you think that’s enough? Probably not. Cady may have underestimated the amount of cheese and crackers for her party, but that doesn’t mean you have to! Make sure you grab enough for all your guests to snack on throughout the party. Maybe add some prosciutto, olives, and dried fruit for a delicious grazing board.
Pro tip: Take a note from Cady; you’ll never want to run out of food at a party. Book a caterer to prepare enough snacks and treats for all of your guests.
DJ
Channel North Shore High’s Spring Fling dance with a DJ to spin 2000s hits and the movie’s soundtrack. Work with the DJ beforehand to put together the ultimate playlist that includes songs like “Milkshake,” “One Way or Another,” and “God is a DJ.”
“Is Butter a Carb?” Popcorn
Set up a popcorn bar with different flavors and seasonings for guests to enjoy. Include toppings like chocolate candy, cheese powder, and of course label one of the popcorn options as "Is Butter a Carb?" in reference to the iconic line from the movie.
Cake Made of Smiles and Rainbows
Don’t you wish you could bake a cake made of smiles and rainbows and we would all eat it and be happy? Whether you’re throwing a birthday party, bachelorette party, or a get-together with friends, there should always be a cake. Rumor has it that a cake made of rainbows and smiles will make everyone happy and get along like you did back in middle school!
Bartender
Looking to bring your party up a notch? Think about hiring a bartender who can customize drinks for your Mean Girls themed party with lots of pink drinks (maybe they’ll be full of secrets too, shhhhh…) The Bash has you covered with bartenders in your area, so get started here!
Movie Banner
Don’t let the theme of the party get lost by any of your guests, greet them with a Mean Girls quote banner right when they walk in! We love this "You’re Like Really Pretty" one, or even this “That’s So Fetch” with the font from the movie!
“Whatever, I’m Getting Cheese Fries” Bar
Crackers and cheese may hold your guests over for a while, but adding a cheese fry bar to your celebration would be a creative idea to surprise your guests! You could even arrange other toppings that for guests to add like bacon, sour cream, maybe even some jalapeños. Stay consistent with the pink theme by serving the fries in individual pink cups and have your guests add Mean Girls stickers.
Regina George Punch
Regina George’s punch was a wildly popular rumor circulating around North Shore High, and whether you’re looking to make this with alcohol or non-alcoholic, this is the perfect drink to make a big batch for guests to sip on.
For this themed beverage we love combining raspberry sorbet, sparkling water, and cranberry juice to create a perfect pink drink.
Burn Book
While the Burn Book is full of mean girl comments, you can make your own Burn Book filled with fun memories, a scrapbook, or whatever whatever else you would like to add. Head to your local craft store, get some pink notebooks, plenty of stickers, pens, and let your guests get creative with making their own personal scrapbooks.
Mathletes Trivia
Looking for another activity to keep guests entertained? We all know the Mathlete’s would suggest a trivia game! Whether you want guests to think or just have fun, find a Mean Girls themed trivia game (math not required) and see who would be most likely to join the Mathletes at North Shore! Extra Points to whoever knows Kevin Gnapoor’s Mathlete rap by heart!
Costume Party
Even if it’s not around Halloween, costume parties can be held any time of year. Dress scary, funny, or put on your favorite pair of animal ears. Another option is to dress up in some of the character’s iconic looks from the movie featuring Regina’s cut tank top or army pants and flip flops.
Hair Tie Party Favors
Regardless of your guest’s ages, everyone loves being able to bring something home after a party! We found these adorable hair ties that you can customize with your favorite Mean Girls quote and would make the perfect party favor.
“Is There Alcohol in This?” Mocktails
Happy hour is from 4-6, but if you don’t feel like drinking liquor quite yet, mocktails are the perfect beverage option. Whip up favorites like Shirley Temples, sorbet punch, or virgin piña coladas that all guests will enjoy sipping on, with tiny umbrellas of course.
Drink Pouches
If you opt to make your own drinks for your party, keep the Mean Girls theme party going! These adorable movie inspired drink pouches will keep guests using movie quotes in their convos throughout the party.
Pink Backdrop
Whether you hire a photo booth or want to set up your own DIY photo station, this pink backdrop will make sure all your guests are feeling like they’ve just stepped into Mean Girls IRL!
Wear Pink
The final and most important idea when it comes to throwing the best Mean Girls themed party is of course, to WEAR PINK! Even if Regina, Gretchen, Karen, and Cady only wear it on Wednesdays, make sure everyone dresses to impress no matter what day of the week it is, DUH! (Karen Smith voice).
Check out our Mean Girls themed party ideas Pinterest board for more inspiration.
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