Elegant Hotel Ideas for a 60th Birthday Party for a Husband
Milestone birthdays, such as your husband's 60th birthday, often call for a celebration. The party can have a specific theme or reflect an overall tone or style. To transform a party in a hotel into an elegant affair appropriate for a 60th birthday party, pay attention to all details, large and small. Choose quality decor and decorations that give the venue a rich and sophisticated look. Does this Spark an idea?
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Colors and Linens
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Settle on a color scheme for the event, considering the elegant note you want the venue to hit. A black and white party, for example, is a sophisticated choice. You could also consider a metallic color palette, such as black and silver, or even black, white and red. Add linens to the room that reflect the color scheme. For example, consider black tablecloths with red and white napkins or black chair covers with silver chair sashes.
Dishes and Food
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Review the dinnerware the hotel offers and also look into renting your own. Use high quality china and glassware made of crystal to invoke a look of elegance. Ask the hotel staff to serve wine table to table and to offer passed flutes of champagne for a birthday toast. Review the menu options the hotel offers to settle on sophisticated food choices. For example, opt for a filet over hamburgers and a chicken marsala or florentine over chicken parmesian to carry over the elegant tone into the food. Have hotel waiters pass hors d'oeuvres to guests during the cocktail hour of the party.
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Centerpieces and Favors
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Use classic flowers for centerpieces that aren't overly feminine. Simple bouquets of red roses have a classic feel, making them an appropriate choice for a man's birthday celebration. Place the flowers in sleek, silver vases or vases made of high quality crystal. Fill glass jars with hand rolled cigars for the guests to take as favors and place the jars on the bar or on a buffet table. Set each place setting with wrapped gourmet chocolates as a favor.
Lighting and Entertainment
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Help transform the room from a typical hotel banquet hall to an elegant and sophisticated venue for a 60th birthday party by arranging for lighting other than typical florescent lights. Hang white and black paper lanterns from the ceiling for an unconventional look to help transform the space. Opt to place taper candles on each table for a sophisticated look. In lieu of having a DJ entertain party guests, hire a love band or musician to provide the musical background. Check and make sure the band or musician is able to play a rendition of "Happy Birthday" to the guest of honor. Hire a band that specializes in songs from the era the birthday individual was born in, or grew up in, for a nostalgic touch.
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