Birthday parties are excellent ways to celebrate time with your loved ones. Therefore, these should be memorable. Fortunately, theming your party only takes a few additional steps and adds much more pizzazz and pleasure for your guests.
Don’t worry if you’ve never hosted a themed birthday before; we’ve got you covered.! We’ll start with some basic thoughts for making your party thematic and proceed to some fundamental party planning guidance!
Choose a Party Theme
An appealing theme is similar to one friend you invite early to help you start the party. They act as an additional host by giving your guests something for conversation. For example, a themed costume or potluck dish gives individuals an everyday activity to bond over.
So, how do you choose the accurate motif? Select something that will delight and make sense to your guests. Classic themes like Halloween costume parties, New Year’s, or 21st-birthday casino nights are familiar enough for people to remember with little explanation.
Decide on the Date, Venue & Guest List
The perfect day for a party is on the weekend when your guests will be free from their hectic routine. If your birthday falls during the week, you can pick the weekend before or after the date. The choice of venue should align with your party theme, whether you prefer a relaxed, casual gathering or a grand event.
For example, the Monte Carlo theme requires elegance and sophistication, making historic houses or hotels ideal. On the other hand, the beach is the perfect venue for a tropical-themed party. When finding a venue, remember who your guests are and how many people will be appearing. You’ll need to select a venue large enough (or cosy enough) to gather everyone quickly.
Set a Party Budget
Every party has a budget, even if you’re scheduling to indulge. Establish your budget in advance to use resources optimally to achieve the desired experience, appearance, and feel.
If you desire a budget-friendly celebration, consider elements like the prize of a birthday cake in a cake shop, party favours, decorations, and the location. Consider investing in a live band, a larger venue, or a custom cake if your budget is more significant.
Decorate a Cake
Customize the cake with some fun and thematic decorations. Ask the person celebrating what their beloved cake is so you can make custom cakes for them. Use icing to include these elements in the design. Then, consider visiting a party decoration store to find fun decorations that match your cake theme.
For example, for a Disney-themed party, the guests can select their preferred Disney character cake topper to place above the cake.
For example, a nature-themed cake can have a green topping, ice cream cone trees, and a small animal topper.
Always remember about the candles! Use candles corresponding to the person’s age or opt for pre-shaped candles to save space.
Tantalize with Food & Drinks
A birthday party is only complete with delicious food and energizing drinks! Ensure you have one to two main entree foods, like sandwiches and salad, for lunch and pizza for dinner. The buffet style is consistently excellent; guests can scratch and fill their plates as they are satisfied.
Choose a freshly created meal that complements your party’s theme if you want to go above and beyond. Consider signature cocktails and themed appetizers.
Decide on Entertainment
Entertainment is another component you can personalize based on the birthday person’s beloved music or activity. You can hire a live band or use a movable speaker system with a pre-made playlist. Entertainment is not just about music.
The entertainment can be a directed outdoor adventure, like a wine tour. If you’re working with a performer or tour guide, make sure to reserve them well in advance. Hire a photographer to take images of all the stimulating elements for an additional unique touch.