Ideas for 30th Birthday Parties
Entering the 30th year of your life can be quite enticing. Most of us are well settled in our respective careers by this time. Besides, we also have our own family to take care of. This is the time to bid adieu to the crazy youthful twenties and enter a mature phase of our lives. However, that doesn't mean that you need to get all serious about turning 30. This, in fact, is the perfect time to bring in a great birthday bash. So in case your partner is about to turn 30, make sure you plan a memorable birthday party for him or her, to celebrate the significant year of their life.
30th Birthday Party Ideas and Tips
Party Themes
Having a themed 30th birthday party is a popular concept. So, in case you are planning to have a house party for your partner's birthday, you can come up with many party themes. Some of the popular themes birthday parties include 1920s' flapper fashion theme or even 1980s' retro theme. Your guests can follow an appropriate dress code for the party. Alternatively, you can also plan a theme party idea according to the birthday boy or girl's taste. For instance, if your boyfriend is into outdoor sports, you can plan a football theme party, where all the guests can come dressed as football players. You can run the record telecast of famous football matches, in the background. Order a cake in the shape of a football. Similarly, if your girl is a rock fan, you can have a rock music party theme, where your guests will love getting dressed as their favorite rock star. In this case, order a cake in the shape of a guitar.
Party Games
Entertainment is a heart and soul of any party. So make sure you plan some interesting 30th birthday party games for your guests. People love playing kids' games for parties. So, if your party theme is something similar on the lines of 'back to school', then make sure you arrange for popular kiddie birthday party games like pass the parcel, whack-a-mole, musical chairs, etc. Also arrange for good music for your guests to dance. You can make a list of 30 trivial questions for the birthday boy or girl to answer in front of everyone.
Party Invitations
You need not always print the invitations for 30th birthday party, if you are hosting a party only for close friends and family. However, if you are planning to throw a large bash then either print or make handmade party invitation cards. The design of the birthday invitation should be in sync with the theme of the party. Clearly mention the details such as day, date, time and venue for the party. Also mention the dress code if any, for the party.
Party Favors
After an enjoyable party, make sure your guests have something memorable to take home with them. A pack of 30 candies or similar items can be a nice party favor for 30th birthday. You can also personalize your party favors by making photo frames or a CD of the whole event. You can later deliver these party favors to your guests' mailing address.
While planning a party, make sure you take your partner's taste into account. If he or she is not a party animal, then there is no point in throwing a big bash for them. Instead, invite a small group of friends with whom they are most comfortable. While hosting a house party for your wife, ensure that you are not adding to the workload of your spouse. Hire caterers and a cleaning staff to take care of the party food and post party clean up. You can also think about spending a quiet day with your partner. If both of you lead very busy lives, your partner will cherish these intimate moments with you on her birthday. Lastly, keep all the surprise party ideas well under wraps, so that your partner doesn't have to fake a surprise!
So, go ahead and plan a great birthday bash for your partner to commemorate the milestone year of their life. And most importantly, do not forget to give them a special gift at the end of the party.
