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40th or 50th Birthday Party Ideas

Celebrate 40 with a 1940's Throwback

Get clever with your 40th birthday celebration by hosting a 1940's-themed party! Check out our ideas here.

Extra Special Birthday Cake Batter Martini

For a fab 40th or 50th birthday, we love this recipe for a cake batter martini.

Here's to The Big 5-0

Celebrate your 50th birthday in style by choosing a fun and appropriate theme like The Beatles! (Check out our Strawberry Fields-inspired cocktail.)

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Ideas for a 40th or 50th Birthday Party

Plan a 40th or 50th birthday party to celebrate these important milestones. Whether it's a surprise 50th or a themed 40th birthday bash, we have expert ideas to help you organize a party to remember.

Inspiration

A Fun & Fresh 40th Birthday Cocktail Party

Host a fun and flirty 40th birthday party with these tips from expert Shawn Rabideau. From invitations to cocktails to centerpieces, he's got coordinating ideas to help inspire your celebration.

Story

Celebrating Dad's 50th Birthday

For my dad's 50th birthday we wanted to throw him a surprise party. After careful thought I put together plans to celebrate his milestone birthday in a way I knew he'd love - I booked a room at a local racetrack, invited his closest friends to celebrate and added another little surprise of my mom's to the mix.

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Budget 50th Birthday Ideas for Him

Planning a 50th birthday for a special guy? We've got a few clever party 50th birthday party ideas to get you started. While an all-out themed party may not be something he would look for, these venues and tips will ensure a celebration he'll remember for the next 50 years!

Inspiration

Top 50th Birthday Party Ideas

Planning a 50th birthday party begins where all party planning does - with a theme. We've rounded up our top 3 50th birthday party ideas for anyone celebrating this milestone.

Party Themes

1940s Black and White Masquerade Ball

If you're looking for a sophisticated way to celebrate your birthday, we have just what you need! This chic masquerade party is a great way to show your friends and family even though you're one year older, you still love having fun and more importantly a great theme party!

Menus

NY Steakhouse Inspired Dinner Menu

If dressing up for a themed part isn't your thing, surely steak will be. This N.Y. steak inspired party is a chic and way to celebrate your birthday this year. Check out our tips for bringing a little piece of New York to your sophisticated birthday dinner.

Tomato Salad with Grilled Cheese Croutons

How to Cook a Steak

Creamy Four Cheese Mac and Cheese

Chocolate Cheesecake Lollipops

Tiramisu Parfait

Drinks

Classic Champagne Drink Recipes

The beverage of choice at any special event is, champagne. We've gathered some great twists to put on a typical glass of champagne!

How To Pop Champagne Like a Pro

Bitter Sweet Champagne

Lemon Scented Champagne Cocktail

Drink

Cake Batter Martini Recipe

For a milestone 40th or 50th birthday, don't just make any old cake! We've got a liquid birthday cake any fab birthday honoree will love.

Real Party

Luau Theme Party For Adults

Retirement may still be a ways off, so for a milestone birthday, consider going with a luau theme. This 40th or 50th birthday party idea is chic, easy and a perfect way to honor such a milestone occasion.

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