How To Host A Milestone Birthday Party 

You don’t really need a reason to throw a party, but celebrating a milestone birthday can be one of the best reasons to do so! Whether your family member or friend is marking their 20th, 30th, 40th, 50th, or 100th birthday, there is always a reason to honor and celebrate the birthday person! 

Hosting a milestone birthday can be lots of work, but also a labor of love, especially if the birthday is celebrating a bestie or partner. Here are some things to consider when planning milestone birthdays and a few ways that Seacoast Events can make it a day they won’t soon forget. 

Choose A Date 

We all lead busy lives so coordinating with family and friends on what the best day and time may be for your birthday party is critical to pulling off a fantastic event. It may not end up being celebrated on the actual birthday, but including as many people who love your birthday honoree as possible is more important than landing on the specific date. 

Try planning many months in advance, particularly if the birthday month is a busy one such as around the holidays, during graduation season, or over the summer when many people plan vacations. The further ahead you can alert your guests to the reserved date, the better chance you have of including everyone. 

Find A Venue 

Depending on the size of your guest list, finding a venue may be at the top of your list of things to do. If you have a larger guest list, you may want to reserve a room or hall to host the party. Or, if you plan on keeping the event more intimate, you may choose to have it at your house or outdoor venue. 

As you tour venues keep your decor and budget in mind. It is also helpful to ask about catering and what options each venue can provide for food, cocktails, and desserts. The more you can delegate to vendors, the more you will be able to enjoy the party yourself. 

Craft Your Guest List 

Friends, family, coworkers, and neighborhood besties may make it on your guest list. Be sure to keep in mind the occupancy number for your venue, how many meals you plan to order, and how the size of your list may impact your budget. Many professional organizers suggest crafting your guest list first so that you can properly find a venue for the number intended and plan the budget. 

Theme & Decor

Once you have a venue reserved, it’s time to start thinking about what theme you may want to use. Some venues, especially those that are situated near the ocean or gardens need little to no decorations as their environment and surroundings become the decor. 

To make choosing the theme or tabletop decor easier for the event, consider the honorees’ interests, hobbies, or personality to guide your decision-making. Does the guest of honor love something such as travel, the beach, a sport, a hobby, or certain activities? Use those as your guide to transform a space (whether it is the venue or the home where it is being hosted) into a place that they will love. Think of a putting green installation for the golf lover, or an axe-throwing station for the adventurous type. Use your imagination! 

Hire Entertainment 

Seacoast Events can help with this part of the planning. Whether you are looking for lighting, games, activities, or photo services, our professional team can help with entertaining all of your guests. 

Explore the many options and services on our site that will help take the stress of keeping all your guests entertained as you host a milestone birthday party.