How to Throw a 90th Birthday Party
Reaching a 90th birthday is a rare milestone worth celebrating with family and friends. Celebrate the life of the nonagenarian (someone in their 90s) with a party. Even if you have planned parties before, there are important factors to consider when throwing a bash for a 90-year-old -- such as her health. Her overall well-being will help you determine what type of party to plan. Although there are many things to take into account, the results will be worth it when you see your loved one's eyes light up on her special day. Does this Spark an idea?
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Discuss the party with the birthday person. Note her health and how much activity she can tolerate. If she is not in good health, throw a small intimate party with family. If she is in good health and enjoys big bashes, throw a party with as many people as your budget allows. Discuss the party with people who know her well. Ask what type of party they think she would enjoy.
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Select a date for the party. If the birthday falls on a weekday, schedule the party on the weekend. A weekend party makes it easier for invitees to attend. Schedule the party in the early afternoon. Avoid a late-night party; many 90-year-olds wouldn't be thrilled about a late-night bash.
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Select a venue for the party. Some possible party venues include banquet halls, restaurants or church halls. If the birthday person is in a wheelchair, choose a facility that is handicapped accessible. Have a comfortable chair available at the venue because the birthday person may get uncomfortable if she sits too long in a hard chair.
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Create a guest list. Think of the birthday person's personality when you are determining whom to invite. If she loves large get-togethers with everyone she knows, invite as many people as your budget allows. On the other hand, if she prefers parties with only a few of her loved ones, keep the guest list short. Invite loved ones, relatives, friends from her past, church members, nursing home friends and caregivers.
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Create a menu. Ask everyone to bring in a dish for a potluck-style party. Or serve some of the birthday person's favorite foods. Another option is to skip the meal and opt for a large cake, ice cream and fruit punch. Decorate the cake with the guest of honor's favorite colors and decorations. Place 90 candles on the cake for a spectacular show.
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Reflect on her life. Create a slideshow of the birthday person's life. Include photos of significant events that occurred during the era she was born. Include personal photos of important events that occurred in her lifetime. Have invitees stand up and recite stories of their favorite moments with her.
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Enlarge photos of significant moments in her life such as when she got married. Hang the photos on the wall. Have several photo albums of the person's life on a table for guests to enjoy. Display facts of that era on a large poster board. For example, include how much items such as a loaf of bread or a gallon of milk cost during her childhood.
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Use a theme for the party that reminds the guest of honor of the carefree days of her past. Use a retro theme focused on the decade when she was in her 20s or 30s. Request that guests wear clothing from that decade. Decorate the venue with items from that decade. Place framed photos of the guest of honor on the tables. Play music from that decade along with some of the guest of honor's favorite music.
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Tips & Warnings
Have someone help the guest of honor when necessary. For example, have someone assist her as she gets up from a wheelchair.
References
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