The Ultimate Birthday BASH!

All birthdays should be celebrated, but as we get older, we tend to stop celebrating our special day the way we should. Sure, planning a birthday party can be stressful at times, but with a bit of preparation and some helpful tips from the experts, you can pull off the ultimate birthday bash that will be the talk of the town!

Tip#1 Guest List and Invitations

Small and intimate? Big and grand? Making a guest list for your party ensures you don’t leave anyone out, or so you don’t go over capacity if your venue has a limit. Once you have your guest list all put together, along with venue, time, and date, we recommend sending out proper invitations.

Not only does an invitation help people remember they have an upcoming event, but it sets the tone for the party - casual or formal? Is there a theme? Color scheme? - It will also create a sense of excitement when your guests receive their invite in the mail! If you don’t have time to send invitations through the mail, virtual invites work as well, especially with applications such as Canva that make designing your own invitation easy as pie.

Tip#2 Pick a Theme

Having a themed party may sound childish, but ultimately, having a cohesive theme, or even just a color scheme, can make planning so much easier. From stationery to decor, your theme acts as the thread that ties the whole party together. Just make sure the birthday guy or gal actually likes the theme you choose, or that could put a damper on things.

Whether you go for a masquerade ball, the wild wild west, disco tech, 20s flapper girls, or a posh garden tea party, who doesn’t love to play dress up every once in a while?!

Tip#3 Make it an Experience

The more of an experience your party is, the more you and your guests are likely to remember it for years to come! If you want to go all out, some creative adult party ideas include a murder mystery dinner, a decades party, or a $2 prom where everyone wears something from thrift stores like Goodwill. Remember, you don’t have to go all out to create a memorable experience for your guests, though. Other entertainment ideas like interactive food and drink tables, fun games, photobooths, lively music, or even something as simple as a mimosa bar are sure to make a splash!

Tip#4 Can’t Forget Food

Everything about your party could be great, but if your guests’ bellies aren’t full, they probably won’t remember what a good time they had!

A buffet style setup is typically the easiest and most efficient way to serve food at a party, especially if you’re hosting at home and have limited space. Rather than running around getting everything ready the day of your party, hiring a caterer can take the stress off of you so you can focus on other important details. Make sure you have plenty of snacks for guests to nibble on throughout the party, and of course, can’t forget a tasty birthday cake!

Tip#5 Have FUN!

Lastly, don’t forget to have fun!! You’ve spent weeks, or maybe even months, planning this fabulous soiree and deserve to reap the rewards of your hard work.

Sit back, have a cocktail, pop a canapé in your mouth, and socialize with your friends and family. And when the party is over, giving your guests a small favor can make all the difference.

You don’t have to spend a lot of money on your party favors, but instead, get creative! Pinterest has tons of unique ideas that don’t have to blow up your budget.