How to Plan an Informal 50th Birthday Celebration
Before throwing a fancy 50th birthday celebration, consider planning an informal birthday party. Turning 50 is a time that many people refer to as going "over the hill." The birthday celebration is often comical and informal. Turning 50 is not the highlight of anyone's life, so it is important to ensure that the party is a success. Planning a milestone birthday celebration ahead of time will guarantee that things go smoothly for the 50th birthday celebration. Does this Spark an idea?
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Decide on a theme. Throwing an informal 50th birthday celebration means choosing a theme that is casual A 50th birthday celebration is a milestone that can have many themes. People often choose an "over-the-hill" theme that is generally casual and fun.
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Pick a date and time for the 50th birthday party. It is hard for people to come to a party in the middle of the week, so it may be necessary to schedule the birthday celebration for the weekend before or after her birthday.
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Choose a location for the birthday celebration. Since you are planning an informal party, pick a simple location and avoid places such as banquet halls or expensive restaurants. Plan to host the birthday party at home or a local lodge. Book the location at least a month in advance to ensure that it will be available.
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Begin compiling and mailing out the invitations. Give your guests plenty of time to plan for the birthday celebration. Try to mail the invitations out at least 4 to 6 weeks before the event. Remember to include the attire on the invitations so guests know that it is an informal affair. You can instruct guests to wear specific attire, but it is proper etiquette to inform guests of the formality.
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Prepare the food and beverages. Plan the food and drinks 1 week before the party. Hiring a caterer for the birthday party is an option, but it takes away from the informal aspect of the celebration. You will need to plan to have enough food to feed everyone. Sit out appetizers, order plenty of pizza or create a taco bar for your guests. Decide if alcohol is appropriate for the celebration. Since the event is informal, inform guests to bring their own alcohol.
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Decorate appropriately for the 50th birthday celebration. You already picked out the theme, and now you will need to decorate the party atmosphere. Making your own decorations is simple. Add flowers to tall vases, create your own candle centerpieces and tie balloons to chairs. Set out colorful paper plates and cups instead of using real dinnerware.
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Create entertainment for the guests. Birthday parties are great for games to get everyone involved. Play games that the birthday honoree enjoyed playing when he was growing up, such as spin the bottle or Twister. Ask guests to tell their favorite stories about the birthday honoree, and make a quiz for the guests to test their knowledge about the birthday honoree. Play music by the decades at the party, or make a playlist of her all-time favorite songs.
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Designate areas for presents, trash and parking. It is important that your guests know where to throw away trash, where they should park their car and what they should do with the presents. This also helps organize things and makes it easier for the cleanup when the party is over.
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