Milestone birthdays are extra special, and are the perfect way to honor a friend or family member who may not celebrate his or her birthday with a big party every year. A 30th birthday is a firm step into adulthood and can be casual or elegant, while a 40th birthday is often seen as a fun and humorous occasion. 50th birthday ideas can run the gamut from simple parties to more formal celebrations. No matter which decade you’re celebrating, these ideas for milestone birthday celebrations are a fantastic source of inspiration and fun!
As the old adage goes, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression,” and this statement rings true for milestone birthday party invitations. The invite lets guests know how formal or informal the milestone party will be, indicates the color scheme, and can even have a fun element, like these Bright and Bold Birthday Invitations, which are enhanced with a small handful of paper confetti, created by using a paper punch and card stock paper.
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Milestone birthday decorations often come in a variety of theme colors. One tip for creating a designed look for a birthday party is to choose between one and three focal colors, and stick to them in all of the decor. In this case, we pulled the hot pink and turquoise from these Bright and Bold Birthday Dinner Plates and 30th Birthday Napkins, and repeated those colors by using latex balloons, Hot Pink Honeycomb Tissue Balls and boxes wrapped in coordinating paper for the dessert table setup. Touches of silver, like in this pretty Silver Glitter Table Runner, add an elegant feel to an otherwise casual event.
Guests of this 50th birthday celebration will know that this is a party with pizzazz as soon as they enter, thanks to this elegant metallic gold fringe backdrop curtain, layered with bubbly bar decorations. Gold and black are a strong pairing that send a clear message of luxury and sophistication, especially when mixed with a bold stripe, as seen in the Black and White Striped Table Runner and plates. A champagne bar is an inviting milestone party enhancement idea that says, “Let’s celebrate in grand style.”
When planning a milestone birthday party, it’s fun to focus on great tableware, such as these Holy Bleep Plates, napkins, and matching tablecloth. It’s equally important to remember to add decorations to walls and even doors. This add an age banner is a great accent for this humorous 40th birthday party, and is balanced by onyx black latex balloons on the opposite side of the table. In between, the look really comes together with customizable hanging cutouts and caution tape. The overall look is engaging, organized and well designed.
In addition to a great color scheme and beautiful tableware, savvy milestone party planners know that events are elevated by live elements. Fresh flowers in vases or added to store bought cakes are easy to do and really add to the look of any birthday party. Additionally, elements that mimic live items, such as this decorative hot pink fringe and this Bright and Bold 30th Birthday Balloon add texture and interest to this 30th birthday decor.
Let’s face it, getting older can be a chore, but adding humor to a 40th birthday celebration or any milestone party can be an entertaining and engaging way to lessen the blow. Using a home computer and printer, these “punny” signs were added to rainbow gumballs, lollipops and Black Foil Wrapped Hershey Kisses, and easily displayed in small glass vases and also a large glass vase. These 40th birthday candles were used in an unconventional way, which further enhanced this fun party table decor.
Party activities used to be a planning element most often found at children’s parties, but not anymore! Nowadays, adults love to play and engage just as much as kids! Themed Mini Champagne Bubble Bottles and Champagne Confetti Poppers at the champagne bar and fun photo props for taking selfies are just a couple of ways to encourage guests to let their hair down and get a little silly while celebrating.
A parting gift is a lovely way to show gratitude to your guests for coming to your party. Birthday party favors don’t need to be fancy or expensive to provide impact. These Snap Lid Bottle Favor Jars add style and sophistication when displayed as part of a 30th birthday party decorating scheme, and are simply filled with round chocolate candies in a shimmery silver color. What a fabulous way to say thank you, while enhancing the overall look of your milestone birthday event!
