How to Plan a 50th Birthday Party for 100 People
A person's 50th birthday is a milestone--so that means that her 50th birthday party should be a very special occasion for that special person. The party should bring back many fond memories that will be shared by others at the party to make it an enjoyable event to remember. Successful execution of a 50th birthday bash requires intense planning and creativity. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Party Favors
- Decorations
- Hall rental
- Catering Service
- Disc Jockey
- Photographer
- Guests
- Birthday Cake
Instructions
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Plan a date and time that is optimal for the guest of honor as well as for the guests. Of course, you cannot please everyone, but scheduling a party during an optimal time--the weekend, for example--will result in increased participation in the celebration.
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Form a committee to help with the planning. Find trustworthy family and friends to handle certain aspects of the celebration--decorations, cake, party favors, invitations, food and party events.
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Develop a guest list of 100 people. Purchase and send out invitations in a timely manner with plenty of advance notice. If you have access to a computer, printing your own invitations or using an electronic invite is less expensive.
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Reserve the place where the party will be held. The place should be large enough to seat 100 people in addition to extra party guests. It's also advisable to reserve a hall that has a dance floor in the middle.
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Hire a caterer if needed. If you start looking early enough, you should be able to set up sample taste-tests to ensure the best quality of food is served at your event. If you are on a budget, asking friends and family to contribute dishes is also a winner.
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Plan a schedule of events for the party that will include guest speakers and other activities for family and friends. Party games include, but are certainly not limited to: Over the Hill Word Scramble, Guess what the birthday boy/girl is wearing, Scrabble, Pin-the-tail on the donkey, and a good old-fashioned trip down memory lane. Book a DJ in advance and create an playlist of the guest of honor's favorite tunes prior to the day of the party.
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On the day of the event, show up early and make sure everything is in place. Have backup plans for decorations, events and food if they do not go as planned. Call or email all guests the night before to send them a reminder--and if it is a surprise 50th birthday celebration, be sure to keep it a surprise!
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Tips & Warnings
The 50th birthday party should be focused solely on the interest of the honoree. Plan appropriate activities based on the guests as well (for instance, you wouldn't have all adult entertainment if there are going to be young family members attending).
Be aware of uninvited guests. Plan ahead by purchasing extra food, beverages and party favors. It's always better to have too much as opposed to too little.
