Let’s face facts. Parties with theme themes are fun. These parties can bring together family, friends and coworkers to enjoy creative decorations and ingenious outfits. What’s the best part? You can make party themes as outrageous, sophisticated or traditional as you wish.

Event planners recommend going beyond holidays to commit to themes with integrity. These themes must fit the theme of the apocalyptic 2012.

A theme can give your celebrations a unique flair and elegant elegance. This includes music, cocktails, decor, and music. Themes can be broad or specific, but can also be costly.

Here are some creative ideas to help you choose the perfect 2012 party theme, even though not everyone has the means to pay for celebrity planners Mindy Weiss and David Tutera.

* Go green. Plan an eco-friendly party if your veins are green. You can decorate with natural colors and lush house plants. You can save money by using compostable paper materials and make it a potluck event. Encourage your guests to bring only homemade items, such as a dish, drink, or gift.

* Tap into doomsday fears. Make sure to capitalize on the end-of–the-world excitement and host a wild party with a Goth theme. Enjoy a positive mood with your favorite punk rock songs from the “Night of the Demons”Soundtrack. Seven Arts created a horror film that combined songs from Zombie Girl with Creature Features. This terrifying soundtrack is available to download from iTunes.

* Recreate your current TV obsession. Get ready for the premiere of season five. “Mad Men,”Your party can be transformed into a chic 1960s affair with Tom Collins, Old Fashions, and classic hits from Ray Charles. You can also see other shows “Glee,” “Grimm”Oder “Dexter”You can find many different costume ideas to entertain your guests.

* Commemorate a favorite decade. For a memorable celebration, mix all the elements you love from the decade, whether it’s the 70s or the 80s. Your party can be as old-fashioned as the times. See what old treasures you have in your attic for cheap decor.