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Milestone Birthday Party
30, 40, 50, and beyond... A birthday celebration at any of these milestone ages is essential. The celebrant may not feel as young as he/she used to and will welcome a celebration. A great theme for any adult birthday party is "Good Old Days" celebration, where memorabilia from childhood through adulthood is incorporated throughout the entire party. Surprise parties are always an option, as they may not be expected at this age and bring the most fun to everyone. Whatever you decide upon, it's bound to turn an age-old event into a celebration of a lifetime.
Party Time & Quick Tips
Invitations
State clearly what guests should expect, for example:
Open House - Please drop by between the hours of 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Cocktail Party - Join us for drinks and snacks from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Potluck - Please bring your favorite dish to pass dinner is at 6:00pm
Surprise Party - Park your car a block or so away and help surprise Jessica.
Guests
Party Theme Ideas
- Golden Oldies
- Medieval Celebration
- Let The Countdown Begin
- Secret Mission Impossible (Surprise Party)
Invitations - Make your own or purchase from me at My Party Shop that match your theme - add a photo of the birthday person when were a baby. Your guest will enjoy the personal touch!
Some Ideas:
Ask everyone to bring at least one small gag gift - it will create enjoyment/entertainment for the guests and even some embarrassment for the guest of honor. (Keep in mind to weather to have gag gifts if children will be invited)
Ask guest to bring small gift in quantities as thirty coins, forty lolie pops, fifty pop bottle tops, etc...
As the guest to wrap there gift gifts more than once for a gag!
Decorations - 30 balloons, 40 streamers, 50 candles, etc...
Theme Ideas
Golden Oldies
This theme is great for people that were teenagers in the 1950's or wished they had been, it is not only simple, but easy to arrange, decorate and organize. Send invitations out shaped in the old black 45 record styles, with "side One" listing information and "Side two" listing the directions to the party. Decorate with jukebox style decorations, 45 records, photos of poodle skirts or if you can find any poodle skirts, hula hoops, pictures of hot rods and or miniature match box car hot rods, Games can include Bazooka Bubble Blowing Contest, Hula Hoops, Limbo Contest, Dancing The Twist, Doing The Stroll and so much more. Ask the gust to dress in a Golden Oldies look!
Lets Count Down
Let's pretend we are planning a 50 days until 50 party ( These ideas can also be used for 30 days until 30 party, any milestone birthday). Set up a calendar for the birthday person reminding them how many days are left before the big 50. Mark certain days with sarcastic sayings, funny quotes about aging, or words of wisdom. Mail the invitations/announcements out 50 days ahead of time and use a calendar as the invitation (easy to make on the computer) Let the guest know who's turning 50 or any other milestone age and date. Be sure to follow up with a "25" days left announcement so the guest won't forget. Ask everyone to mail. in an idea when they RSVP.
Create a list of 50 signs you know the celebrant is getting, such as:
- Age is a number, old is in your head
- Age isn't important unless you are cheese
- Age does not determine who's right, it only determines who's left
- You're still on the right side of the grass
- You've seen it all, heard it all, done it all, you just can't remember it all
- At your age, you've got achy, breaky everything
- You know you are getting old when you remember when Queen Elizabeth was Princess
- Forty is the old age of youth; fifty is the youth of old age
- Growing old is mandatory... growing up is optional!
- Etc...
Medieval Celebration
Computer-generated invitations are easy and inexpensive. There are lots of graphics available on the Internet for designs, such as castles, moat, knights in shining armour, ladies in waiting, dragons, swords, etc... Ask the guests to come in costume! Ask the male guest of honor to dress as the Knight in Shining Armour or the female guest of honor to dress as a Lady In Waiting for the party. Decorate the area with paper swords, shields, castle backgrounds, gold, and black tableware, streamers and balloons, NO silverware!! Silverware was not invented until the 17th Century in France so NO silverware only finger foods. Set the table with plastic goblets for serving drinks and red wine or a dark red juice for the toast. Lace doilies, Elaborate settings, and plenty of candles will give the room the dramatic effect you're looking for.
Memories Of The Way We Were
Lasting mementos from the party
Pin a sheet on the wall and ask all the guest to sign their names add comments (Use permanent marking pen) When the party is over, it can be used as a table cover year after year just keep adding on every birthday!
Ask each of the guest to bring a photo of themselves with the birthday person from the year passed. For instance, if the person is celebrating their 40th Birthday, ask them to bring a picture of themselves when they were in elementary , or were co-workers, church, class reunion, collage, etc.. Makes for great memories and lots of talking over of old times.
Have a Memory Book and ask everyone to write down something about the birthday person. Examples include:
The most embarrassing moment with Steven was___________________
What I remember most about Kelly is ______________________________
You won't believe what Paul did for us,_____________________________
The most romantic moment with Rebbecca was______________________
The funniest thing Kevin ever did was______________________________
Something Amy did to change my life was_________________
Etc...
"Through The Years" Video or Collage, collect old photo's from family and friends to either create a collage or have the picture's transferred onto a DVD , don't forget the music, a perfect addition to the clips, or play favorite oldies at the party while the DVD is playing. Make sure to give yourself enough time to get all the photo's around because it can take up to 3-4 weeks for the process of the photo's to be put on to a DVD with the music.
Memory Scrapbook
Use pictures to create a memorable scrapbook as a gift to the birthday person. If possible, ask the guest to mail their favorite picture of the guest of honor when they RSVP, left over picture can be used to decorate the room.
Food
If you're having the party in you're home or at a restaurant, buffet style is the easiest way to serve food. If you are catering the meal, buffets are often less expensive than a formal sit-down affair. Serve large trays of food that can be prepared ahead of time for at home parties, Italian dishes, prepared meats, salads, etc. Think back to parties you went to and enjoy and remember what foods were served!
Quick Party Check List
- Pick a Date and Time
- Make a Guest List
- Decide on a Party Theme and stop by My Party Shop If you don't see what you need please ask and I can work with you to get you what you need.
- Buy Invitations, Address and Send
- Plan the Food
- Order the Cake a week in advance
- Plan the Drinks ( Please DON"T Drink and Drive)
- Plan the Music and Entertainment
- Plan and buy Decorations at My Party Shop
- Cleaning
- Camera, Film, Batteries, Memory Cards, Video Tapes, DVR
Things Worth Remembering
- Table Covers, plates, napkins, silverware, cups, centerpiece, napkin rings, streamers, balloons, banner, CAKE etc..
- Games
- Toilet Paper
- Weather? What happens if it rains?
- Candles and Holders
- Gift table
- Chairs & Tables
- Dress Determination
- Hotel Reservations (Non-locals)
- Maps (To/From airport and other locations)
- Transportation - Taxi's Home (Make sure you have numbers on hand of local taxi services)
- Memory Book
- Balloon Bouquets
- Flower Arrangements
- Signs to were party is
- Music and Entertainment Toast Audio/Visual Needs Speeches
Making the day as special as possible! Contact me Jennifer Keeley a name you can trust for all your party needs, from the Party Supplies to the Cake To the lunch or the Dinner menu I can help. You may also call me anytime with help with the homemade cake or for the MANY MANY Quick and Easy food recipes. Stop by My Party Shop, I have everything to make your day or evening complete, and if you can't find what you need on my site just me and I will work with you to get you what you need. I am your one Stop Party Shop delivered right to your door!! If you have ANY questions feel free to contact me with anything! I am here to help you with that perfect party! Need a bigger or smaller party package? I also do custom orders! I give you only the best prices on party supplies and shipping needs! You can also check out my other Guides that might come in handy at other parties! How To Buy Party Supplies & Plan The Perfect Party And How To Make A Homemade Pinata And It's History
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