{"id":2211,"date":"2020-04-01T12:53:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-01T09:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/easyeventhireuk.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/01\/what-are-some-good-birthday-party-ideas\/"},"modified":"2023-09-26T12:44:03","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T11:44:03","slug":"what-are-some-good-birthday-party-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/easyeventhireuk.com\/blog\/what-are-some-good-birthday-party-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"What are some good birthday party ideas?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Birthdays are a time for celebration and so what better reason to have a party for your friends and family.  Whatever your age, we can all enjoy a birthday party, starting with traditional kids parties at home through to themed parties for adults, all the way through to family gatherings as we get older.  If you\u2019re stuck for some ideas about an upcoming party for a loved one, then don\u2019t worry as below we\u2019ve provided you with some fantastic birthday party ideas to give you some inspiration. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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That said, these are just some suggestions – ultimately, the best party ideas come from you thinking about what is unique, special and personal to your loved one: what types of activities they enjoy, what they like eating and who they enjoy spending time with.  The combination of all the elements, all wrapped together, will make for the perfect birthday and present you could ever give. The cost of the party event is almost irrelevant – it\u2019s the thought that counts. So, with this in mind, let\u2019s look at some great birthday party ideas;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kids party<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As young parents, we\u2019re all about how we can provide fantastic experiences for our kids, and what better way to do this than with a traditional kids party at home. That said, nowadays we live in a world where most kids-orientated venues will offer a birthday party package such as at the local play barn or activity centre, and these are great as the kids can burn off some energy and then enjoy a birthday tea with their friends – and there\u2019s no mess to clear up afterwards!  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, you might want to do it yourself with a bouncy castle in the garden and a lovely spread for your guests. It also means that you can enjoy a glass of wine with the adults! Why not go very retro and include jelly and ice cream for dessert – see how that goes down in the 21st century – classic birthday ideas! Many kids today also enjoy a sleep-over, also known as a slumber party, so maybe this could also be a simple yet effective way of organising a birthday party.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Themed party ideas for adults<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Everyone loves dressing up, even as adults, and there is a whole host of themed adult party ideas from which you could choose.  It\u2019s completely up to you as to how far you go with this, but suffice to say that attention to detail is everything. As with anything else, the more planning you do in the days and weeks beforehand, the more successful your adult birthday party ideas will be. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For themed birthday parties, send the invitations out a few weeks in advance – this not only saves the date in their diaries but it also enables them to plan their outfit, whether they already have their clothes and accessories or whether they need to source from elsewhere.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The worst thing you can do is give people 48hrs notice on this – this will mean that people do come in their themed outfit but it won\u2019t be as good as it could have been with a bit more notice. Secondly, have a think about the menu for your themed party. Keep the food offering in line with the style of your adult birthday party, and also bear in mind that you don\u2019t want to be slaving over a hot cooker all evening – think about what dishes you can prepare in advance and only need heating up, for example. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Certainly as far as the starter and dessert courses are concerned, these are perhaps courses that could be served cold, or it might be that you are going down the buffet route to make life even easier. Thirdly, the music – have you downloaded the music you need in keeping with the style of the event, whether it\u2019s a James Bond theme or 1920\u2019s Great Gatsby theme – setting the mood and ambience goes a long way in the authenticity of your birthday party event.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

And talking of authenticity, on the evening of your themed party, dress up your house as much as possible in line with the style of the event, even including a welcome message on your front door to set the mood. It\u2019s these little bits of detail that really do make a difference. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some birthday celebrations themed party ideas include James Bond 007 & 1920\u2019s Great Gatsby as we\u2019ve already mentioned, but also adult party themes such as the 80s & 90s, Superheroes, black and white, Hollywood glamour, beach party and even Game of Thrones, Star Wars or Harry Potter, to name just a few. The world really is your oyster!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Murder mystery party<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Of course, you might not want your house full of friends and family but have a more toned down birthday party with fewer guests yet still with a theme.  If this is the case, then why not buy something like a murder mystery party dinner kit which provides everything you need from the invitations, music, menu ideas and a plot and script so that you can do some acting and solve the murder!  Again, the themes for murder mystery parties that you can buy online are varied, from Hollywood through to Victorian and even modern day. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These kits are generally for 6-8 people and again is a really fun way to enjoy a birthday party with close friends, for example. Again, give people plenty of time to sort their costume – usually, the kit comes with invitations which explain about the evening and assign a particular character to each guest so they can dress appropriately.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One thing to bear in mind is who to invite, as this sort of improvised evening is not to everyone\u2019s tastes, but we\u2019re sure you can imagine which people amongst your group of friends would enjoy it and which would not! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Party in the park<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the greatest things you can set up for a birthday party is the element of surprise. This does, of course, make the planning process a whole lot more difficult, though, in today\u2019s world of social media and instant messaging, it shouldn\u2019t pose too much of a problem.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How about organising a surprise get together & BBQ in a local park to enjoy the sunshine with friends, maybe with a ball game or two. This is a great way for everyone to get together, the kids to have a run around, and the adults to have a catch up over a beer and a burger. Maybe a game of rounders or a kids vs adults football match, for example – all great fun! And, of course, make sure everyone is sworn to secrecy in the lead up to the party!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bucket list party<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do you have a bucket list?  A bucket list is, quite simply, a list of activities that you want to accomplish.  It might be that you want to climb Snowdon or Ben Nevis. You might want to visit New York or you might want to do a tandem skydive, for example.  Whatever it is, imagine how you\u2019d feel if someone organised this for you for your birthday. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, looking at the list of ideas above, there is a big difference in cost for a start, but let\u2019s take the example of climbing Snowdon – there\u2019s nothing to say that once you get to the top, you can pop open a bottle of champagne and enjoy a picnic above the clouds – how romantic, and what a hugely memorable birthday!  After all, often the best and most successful birthday ideas hardly cost a penny!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The back garden<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

And for those people who, quite simply, would prefer a lower key birthday party with close family, how about a BBQ in the garden. Dig out the garden furniture or hire some <\/span>outdoor furniture<\/a> from an event equipment hire company such as easyEventhire, prepare some side salads and delicious desserts and enjoy a small gathering.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ultimately, for many people, the size, scale and type of birthday party isn\u2019t that important – it\u2019s more the fact that thought has been put into it, and the fact that they have a good time and are sharing their big day surrounded by their loved ones. And just hope for some nice weather!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In essence, the more thought that someone puts into planning a birthday party, the more successful it is likely to be, and for sure it will be appreciated by the lucky recipient.  The team here at easyEventhire are able to help with many elements of your birthday event, from gold cutlery, glass plates, <\/span>glassware<\/a> and other tableware for your themed parties through to outdoor furniture for your party in the garden along with <\/span>BBQs<\/a> and patio heaters, for example.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re to help our clients create wonderful events, occasions and, above all, memories, so we\u2019d be delighted to be part of your birthday party planning process. Why not take a few moments to browse our range online and contact us when the time is right!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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