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When you hit 40 or 50 years of age - it's time for a celebration! Be smart about your party and plan an event that fits your style and budget.
We have a bunch of budget party tips to kick it all off along with suggestions for affordable party decorations and supplies to make your 40th or 50th birthday party a smashing success.
Time and creativity are effective substitutes for money when it comes to planning a birthday party. Spend time baking a cake instead of buying one, make your own birthday banner, and follow these tips to save money and still have a great celebration.
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1. Guest List: Keep the guest list at a manageable number. Obviously, the more people you invite the more money you'll spend.
2. Invites: Use Celebrations.com online invitations and save on invites and postage!
3. Location: Host the party at your home or at a friend's house.
4. Research: party decorations and supply costs before making any purchases. Write down the items you want and tally up the price. Edit your list if necessary and stick to it while shopping in order to stay on budget.
5. Items with Multiple Uses: Look for inexpensive bulk party items, such as themed cupcake picks, and consider how they can be used in different ways. For example, cupcake or cocktail picks can be used as mini skewers on appetizers. Focus on presentation using these cost-effective items.
6. Decor: Go for classic decorating ideas like balloons hanging from the ceiling or confetti on the tabletops. Both are very affordable and really perk up the party.
7. Use What You Have: Consider your collections of candles, plates, and tabletop items. A pillar candle on a salad plate with a garden flower accent is an easy and elegant way to dress up a table rather than spending $30 on a centerpiece for each table. If you have it in your budget - go for it!
8. Theme: Give your party a budget-friendly theme such as "Bake Me a Cake" for a dessert potluck, or consider a "wine tree" where guests bring their favorite bottle of wine. Most guests like to participate in a themed event - it adds to the fun!
9. Get Creative: Get your artistic friends on board to create decor. A homemade banner is a great way to add a personal touch to the event.
10. Cake Time: Bake the cake or cupcakes yourself. The gift of creativity whether it comes in the form of a baked good or decor is always appreciated!
2. Invites: Use Celebrations.com online invitations and save on invites and postage!
3. Location: Host the party at your home or at a friend's house.
4. Research: party decorations and supply costs before making any purchases. Write down the items you want and tally up the price. Edit your list if necessary and stick to it while shopping in order to stay on budget.
5. Items with Multiple Uses: Look for inexpensive bulk party items, such as themed cupcake picks, and consider how they can be used in different ways. For example, cupcake or cocktail picks can be used as mini skewers on appetizers. Focus on presentation using these cost-effective items.
6. Decor: Go for classic decorating ideas like balloons hanging from the ceiling or confetti on the tabletops. Both are very affordable and really perk up the party.
7. Use What You Have: Consider your collections of candles, plates, and tabletop items. A pillar candle on a salad plate with a garden flower accent is an easy and elegant way to dress up a table rather than spending $30 on a centerpiece for each table. If you have it in your budget - go for it!
8. Theme: Give your party a budget-friendly theme such as "Bake Me a Cake" for a dessert potluck, or consider a "wine tree" where guests bring their favorite bottle of wine. Most guests like to participate in a themed event - it adds to the fun!
9. Get Creative: Get your artistic friends on board to create decor. A homemade banner is a great way to add a personal touch to the event.
10. Cake Time: Bake the cake or cupcakes yourself. The gift of creativity whether it comes in the form of a baked good or decor is always appreciated!
Think retro for a 40th birthday celebration! Blast the party with color from party supplies with a multi-dot design to a glittered "40" balloon holder.
- Stack cool "40" cocktail napkins with a dot design on the bar to instantly get guests in the mood to party.
- Stay with retro patterns by using "typewriter letter" design square plates for cake or go for a laugh with "Happy Birthday...again" party supplies.
- Decorate with colorful helium balloons tied to glittered "40" balloon holders or hang a plastic bag balloon drop.
- Dangle bright polka dot and striped serpentine spirals from the ceiling.
- Add bling to party food and cocktails with colored mirror ball toothpicks.
Black and gold are a classic combination and ideal for a 50th birthday celebration. Make your party sparkle with gold "50" shaped confetti on the tabletops and black disposable party supplies.
- Toss black "Over the Hill" Fanci-Fetti, shiny black confetti shaped like the phrase "Over the Hill," on the tabletops to add a lot of sparkle for a little money. Mix it up with gold "50" shaped confetti as well.
- Float gold "50" and black latex balloon bouquets tied to a black top hat holder.
- Hang gold metallic curtains with a black star design in doorways or decorate with black and gold star garland.
- Dress up the party table with a black and gold star runner and use black disposable party ware.
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