Generally speaking, I think parties with a theme are easier to plan and more fun to attend.
Using chocolate as the star of your party appeals to all ages, genders, and budgets. And it works great for the party–poopers, too. Ever had the pleasure (or obligation) of trying to throw a party for the person who says “Don’t throw me a party, I hate parties!”?
I bet they won’t turn down a party in which chocolate is the center of attention.
If you are planning a kid’s birthday party, what could better than making it a chocolate party?
Invitations could include a candy bar. Many popular chocolates are made in a miniature size which fits perfectly in an envelope. Just watch the weather. If it’s too hot you could be sending chocolate mush along with that invitation.
Chocolate is kid friendly on so many levels: safe and non-toxic, attention grabbing, fun, educational, edible, and – most importantly – cleans up with a little hot water!
The number of activities and ideas are practically endless…
You can dip stuff in chocolate like pretzels, fruits, and cookies. You can mold it, make chocolate lollipops, make “chocolate play dough,” bake and frost cupcakes. Throw the girly-girls a chocolate spa party with items like hot fudge smelling bubble bath and cocoa butter body lotion.
For the more grown-up chocolate party, don’t forget about the Chocolate Tasting, or Chocolate and Wine pairing parties. Invite me if you have one of those! I’ll be the one wearing chocolate scented nail polish. 
