Ideas to Plan for a Birthday Party for an Adult
Just because you’re an adult, doesn’t mean you can’t have a birthday party! Choose one of our adult birthday party ideas and celebrate your birthday with a bang. Complete with a grown up menu, party games and drinks galore, you’ll have a birthday bash you’ll never forget.
Inspiration
Skip the hours of slaving over that birthday toast, and take a cue from some of Hollywood's greats! Use these funny quotes as inspiration or personalize them for your own toast.
Inspiration
When you're married with kids, date nights are a rarity. So rather than surprise your husband with a wrapped gift for his birthday, consider giving him a night out with you - and have the baby sitter stay overnight. This sweet story will have you conjuring up your own very special birthday date night for your husband.
Tips
Make the guest of honor feel special by writing a personalized toast for them! The older we get, the more memories we collect, which can then be recounted in toasts and speeches. Read on for some great tips and ideas for writing your special speech.
Inspiration
As the candles on the cake threaten to melt the frosting right off in sheer volume, it's tough to want to celebrate getting older. Contributor Michele Anderson shares her story and what made her realize lotions & potions are out - it's time to embrace those growing candle counts!
Story
For some of us, with more and more birthdays celebrated, the same old cake and presents at home becomes a bit tired. If you, or someone you love, would rather trade presents for a fun experience and lots of memories, get a clue from our illustrious intern Michelle, and consider celebrating an adult birthday with...murder. Well, a murder mystery dinner!
Inspiration
Lady Gaga's celebrating her 29th birthday today and as big fans, we are, too! Check out the 6 ways we've seen Gaga celebrated in the past and a few new ways we'd recommend for today.
Party Inspiration
30 is a milestone some people dread, but here's the deal: it's still your birthday, which means it's your special day! Here, some of our favorite experts and contributors share their best ideas to celebrate your 30th birthday party! Get inspired and have fun!
Activity
Adult birthdays aren't typically as fun-filled activity wise as kids parties, but this photo booth idea is an easy way to encourage some silliness. Check out our tips and set a themed photo booth up at your next birthday party.
Tip
Surprise birthdays don't have to be difficult. Whether you're hosting an all out bash at an upscale hall or a casual get together at a local bar, a surprise birthday celebration can be a success - just follow our tips!
Romance
Scale the party guest list down to two for a
romantic birthday your loved one will never forget. Reinvent the familiar with a special scavenger hunt full of sweet surprises or transform your home into lovers abode with great tips for romanticizing your living area. Romance is always in style whether you choose to show it with grand gestures or sweet nothings, making it the perfect way to celebrate the birthday of that special someone.
Drink
If you think you're too old to enjoy a birthday or some birthday cake, we've rounded up our top cocktail recipes to celebrate any adult birthday!
Toast
The older you get, you collect more quirks, embarrassing moments and most importantly, friends! This year, let your friends toast your age with a friendly roast. After all, they've probably been your friends for a long time so let them have some fun this year, by making friendly jabs!
Real Party
A tailgate themed part is great idea for that sports enthusiast in your life and a good way to celebrate outdoors is the summer heat. Boxed lunches and drinks fresh from the cooler are quick and easy crowd pleasers that are sure to score big at your next birthday bash.
Real Party
Color is a simple yet creative party theme that never seems to go out of style. This orange-themed party is a vibrant way to celebrate a birthday, yet get can be easily translated into seasonal events in need of a little color boost. From invitation to a colorful menu, this hue-inspired party wont fade into the backdrop.
Games
Fortieth and 50th birthday parties don't have to be serious. Just because the birthday boy or girl is older (and wiser) doesn't mean they're not up for some party fun. If you know someone who's reaching that special milestone, celebrate with party games that will make for a memorable birthday.