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    How to Throw the Perfect Dolly Parton Bid Day

    • 8 min read
    POV: you're in charge of planning your chapter's sorority Bid Day and want it to be BOLD, FUN, and a little bit COUNTRY. But Roundin' Up the Best is just a little too overdone ... so what do you do?? Thankfully, Delta Gamma at Texas A&M University took the Howdy theme one step further with a Dolly Parton themed Bid Day! Safe to say, we've been obsessed ever since. From the bright colors to butterflies to cowboy boots, this chapter did Dolly right.

    Let's go through each part of this Dolly Parton Bid Day that shined like a diamond in a rhinestone world!

     

    POV: you're in charge of planning your chapter's sorority Bid Day and want it to be BOLD, FUN, and a little bit COUNTRY. But Roundin' Up the Best is just a little too overdone ... so what do you do?? Thankfully, Delta Gamma at Texas A&M University took the Howdy theme one step further with a Dolly Parton themed Bid Day! Safe to say, we've been obsessed ever since. From the bright colors to butterflies to cowboy boots, this chapter did Dolly right.

    Let's go through each part of this Dolly Parton Bid Day that shined like a diamond in a rhinestone world!

     

    Workin' 9 to 5 for Sorority Bid Day

    Planning a Bid Day is no joke, especially for such a unique theme like Dolly Parton! With so little inspo online, you'll be workin' longer than 9-5 to get your sorority event perfect for Fall. DG at Texas A&M definitely put in that work with their decor... giving us some perfect Dollywood inspo!

    Step 1: BALLOONS

    These DeeGees really channeled Dolly when making their decor for this one of a kind Bid Day theme. It all starts with a sorority event staple - balloon garlands! Delta Gam had giant garlands on their house columns and around their double doors ... all honoring Dolly! They went with bright colors to match the excitement of Bid Day - hot pink, light pink, turquoise, orange, and yellow. Foil starbursts and star studded cowboy boot balloons made it pop even more. And don't forget the butterflies! Cut outs stuck on the balloons completed the Dollywood look!

     

    Planning a Bid Day is no joke, especially for such a unique theme like Dolly Parton! With so little inspo online, you'll be workin' longer than 9-5 to get your sorority event perfect for Fall. DG at Texas A&M definitely put in that work with their decor... giving us some perfect Dollywood inspo!

    Step 1: BALLOONS

    These DeeGees really channeled Dolly when making their decor for this one of a kind Bid Day theme. It all starts with a sorority event staple - balloon garlands! Delta Gam had giant garlands on their house columns and around their double doors ... all honoring Dolly! They went with bright colors to match the excitement of Bid Day - hot pink, light pink, turquoise, orange, and yellow. Foil starbursts and star studded cowboy boot balloons made it pop even more. And don't forget the butterflies! Cut outs stuck on the balloons completed the Dollywood look!

     

     
    Step 2: BANNERS

    Another sorority staple - banners! The perfect spot for photo ops with new members. Make it clear that this is a Dolly Parton Bid Day with her painted on the banner ... complete with a fringe jacket and disco balls surrounding her. Want some extra flair? Write "What Would Dolly Do?" inside her iconic blonde curls!

    You can also go more western with a simple text banner with that classic country font. Answer the question in Dolly's hair ... like DG A&M did ... and write "Dolly Would go Delta Gamma." Add some stars and a cowboy hat for some final touches and BOOM! Your decor is now Dolly Parton approved.

     
     
    Step 2: BANNERS

    Another sorority staple - banners! The perfect spot for photo ops with new members. Make it clear that this is a Dolly Parton Bid Day with her painted on the banner ... complete with a fringe jacket and disco balls surrounding her. Want some extra flair? Write "What Would Dolly Do?" inside her iconic blonde curls!

    You can also go more western with a simple text banner with that classic country font. Answer the question in Dolly's hair ... like DG A&M did ... and write "Dolly Would go Delta Gamma." Add some stars and a cowboy hat for some final touches and BOOM! Your decor is now Dolly Parton approved.

     
     
    Step 3: EXTRAS

    Have some extra $$ in your Bid Day budget? Let's add in some other fan fav decor that will make your babies even more excited to run home! First up - a shimmer wall backdrop! This is perfect for filling some space inside ... and you can add a simple balloon garland to match the color scheme. Go with silver shimmer to let your bold outfits shine ... and make it look like a giant disco ball!

    Want something more active? How about a bounce house! Delta Gam kept it on theme with a light pink blow up ... and it was the perfect backdrop! Take a jump, take some pics, take in all the new sisters you just added to your chapter!!

     

    *Cheaper outdoor alternative* a ball pit! All you need: a bright kiddie pool & plastic balls to match the color scheme!

     

     
    Step 3: EXTRAS

    Have some extra $$ in your Bid Day budget? Let's add in some other fan fav decor that will make your babies even more excited to run home! First up - a shimmer wall backdrop! This is perfect for filling some space inside ... and you can add a simple balloon garland to match the color scheme. Go with silver shimmer to let your bold outfits shine ... and make it look like a giant disco ball!

    Want something more active? How about a bounce house! Delta Gam kept it on theme with a light pink blow up ... and it was the perfect backdrop! Take a jump, take some pics, take in all the new sisters you just added to your chapter!!

     

    *Cheaper outdoor alternative* a ball pit! All you need: a bright kiddie pool & plastic balls to match the color scheme!

     


    Bid Day Shirts That Dolly Would Approve Of

    We may be biased (we for sure are) but the custom sorority t-shirts Delta Gamma at Texas A&M designed for this out of the box theme were PERFECT!

     

    There's a lot going on with the decor & outfits, so simple is best for these tees. But you still have to show your Dolly pride! DG did it perfectly with their name in the Dollywood font ... the most classic cursive! Small stars around the words make it shine (just like Dolly herself.) The best part? The did a different ink color for each member class!

     

    DG also went with a classic white tee - the perfect choice when you have so many girls! This way, each member can customize the basic tee to match their style. I mean, just LOOK at how these DeeGees customized their Bid Day t-shirts!

     

    Looking for more ideas on how to cut up your sorority tee while keeping it cute? Check out these tips!

    We may be biased (we for sure are) but the custom sorority t-shirts Delta Gamma at Texas A&M designed for this out of the box theme were PERFECT!

     

    There's a lot going on with the decor & outfits, so simple is best for these tees. But you still have to show your Dolly pride! DG did it perfectly with their name in the Dollywood font ... the most classic cursive! Small stars around the words make it shine (just like Dolly herself.) The best part? The did a different ink color for each member class!

     

    DG also went with a classic white tee - the perfect choice when you have so many girls! This way, each member can customize the basic tee to match their style. I mean, just LOOK at how these DeeGees customized their Bid Day t-shirts!

     

    Looking for more ideas on how to cut up your sorority tee while keeping it cute?Check out these tips!


    Bid Day Outfits That Sparkle Like Dolly

     

    Now that you have the perfect Dolly Parton Bid Day tee, how will you style it?? Thankfully Dolly's iconic outfits make it easy to come up with ideas. Similar to a Hannah Montana Bid Day theme, you can choose to go more country or glitzy. Or even better - both!

     

    Sparkly fringe skirts, bright bandanas, and butterfly clips are some perfect basics to build your outfit around. Throw on some cowboy boots & pink cowboy hat to add that country flair! You can also opt for denim cutoffs and double braids to channel Dolly's Tennessee roots.

     

    Want to take it a step further?? Add rhinestones anywhere you can ... necklaces, earrings, your hair ... or even body glitter! You can also add bejeweled fringe on your neck bandana or sunnies for that extra shine.

     

    Anything that shines will make you fit right in at this Dollywood Bid Day!

     

     

    Now that you have the perfect Dolly Parton Bid Day tee, how will you style it?? Thankfully Dolly's iconic outfits make it easy to come up with ideas. Similar to a Hannah Montana Bid Daytheme, you can choose to go more country or glitzy. Or even better - both!

     

    Sparkly fringe skirts, bright bandanas, and butterfly clips are some perfect basics to build your outfit around. Throw on some cowboy boots & pink cowboy hat to add that country flair! You can also opt for denim cutoffs and double braids to channel Dolly's Tennessee roots.

     

    Want to take it a step further?? Add rhinestones anywhere you can ... necklaces, earrings, your hair ... or even body glitter! You can also add bejeweled fringe on your neck bandana or sunnies for that extra shine.

     

    Anything that shines will make you fit right in at this Dollywood Bid Day!

     


    What Would Dolly Do?

     

    Dolly Parton wasn't in a sorority, but she'd for sure want to come to this Bid Day! From the butterfly balloon garlands to the disco ball photo wall - Delta Gamma at Texas A&M University did Dolly right. And with the perfect custom sorority t-shirt and country glam outfits, your new members will be sure to shine like diamonds in a rhinestone world.

     

    Channel Dolly's flair to plan a sorority Bid Day unlike any other. Ready to start designing your own Dolly Parton Bid Day shirt? Text us your ideas!

     

    Dolly Parton wasn't in a sorority, but she'd for sure want to come to this Bid Day! From the butterfly balloon garlands to the disco ball photo wall - Delta Gamma at Texas A&M University did Dolly right. And with the perfect custom sorority t-shirt and country glam outfits, your new members will be sure to shine like diamonds in a rhinestone world.

     

    Channel Dolly's flair to plan a sorority Bid Day unlike any other. Ready to start designing your own Dolly Parton Bid Day shirt? Text us your ideas!

     

    Dolly Parton Sorority Bid Day Sayings

    Dolly Would Go Delta Gamma

    Parton Me, I'm a KD

    Welcome to DZ Dollywood

    Dolly Says DLAM

    ADPI: Diamond in a Rhinestone World

    AOII: Pour Yourself a Cup of Ambition

     

    Dolly Would Go Delta Gamma

    Parton Me, I'm a KD

    Welcome to DZ Dollywood

    Dolly Says DLAM

    ADPI: Diamond in a Rhinestone World

    AOII: Pour Yourself a Cup of Ambition