All birthdays are important, but perhaps none more so than the first birthday, the turning of a teenager, turning 18 or 21 and those ending with the big zero. These are known as milestone birthdays and they create the perfect opportunity to celebrate the passage of time.
Here are some ideas to help get your started:
Celebrate the milestones of life
When celebrating a milestone birthday, the number one rule is to focus on the guest of honor by remembering special times and experiences in their life that contributed to who they are today. A great way to do this is by covering the ceiling in huge balloons and hanging photos that celebrate the little moments of the birthday person’s life. For example say it was a 50th birthday, you could hang fifty years of photos of her/him with family, friends, favourite travel destinations, things they love, funny moments and creative pursuits. It is a wonderful way to celebrate the milestones and journey; guests can walk through their life in no particular order and be a part of it all.
You may also want to create a video montage that is played during dessert or towards the end of the party.
Picking a theme - Generally speaking, theming the party is a great way to anchor both a party's design and its ambience. Pick a theme that matches the birthday person’s personal interests and incorporate their favorite food, music, hobbies, passions and entertainment into the festivities. Just a few ideas may be:
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A special touch is to serve a welcome drink, make it a signature cocktail featuring the guest of honor's favorite spirit.
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If the birthday person is a world traveler, send out invitations resembling passports or luggage tags.
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If the person is a foodie or has an appreciation for fine wine, create an intimate event by hiring a chocolate, cheese and wine sommelier or a private chef to cook up their favorite gourmet delights.
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If you are throwing a party for your child, chances are that you are going to choose a theme that matches their interest. The theme can range from a cartoon character to a simple hobby that your child is interested in. Try decorating your party with matching accessories like pictures, games, toys and stuffed animals that match this theme.
No theme - If you do not have a particular theme in mind, try to decorate your party with a simple concept like colour or pattern that makes your ambience look truly unique. For instance, you can choose the pink colour theme for your entire party or for something a little more fun and quirky you may like to go for a polka dots theme. This type of decoration is common for first birthdays or choosing an ambience for older people. Stay true to the overall theme by choosing complimenting colours for the food, tableware, party favors and even craft activities.
Engage your guests - The best way to ensure that everyone has fun is to engage everyone in the celebration. Ask your guests to write down a favourite memory they have of the birthday person, collect all the written memories in a big bowl and then towards the end of the night have someone share all the memories with the birthday crowd.
You could also tell everyone to come in a particular costume and give them decorated accessories that contribute to the ambience of the party, then make a rule that as each guest arrives to the party they need to hang their decorations somewhere.
Never skimp on photography, as having someone photograph the experience will ensure that the memory of the celebration lasts. For something fun, create an interactive photo opportunity area, include a life-size cutout of the guest of honor and some props of their more trademark items for guests to pose with.
It is in the little details
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