There are two types of people in the world – the ones that love their birthdays, and the ones that cry in the corner of the room terrified with the idea they’re a year older. If you’re in the first group, then throwing a birthday party is simply a must, and organizing a unique one can be quite challenging, especially since by being a guy you don’t pay so much attention to details. As for any other big event, the key is in good planning, and if you lack the knowledge of organization and planning, let us help you. Take a look at the most important tips on how to throw a perfect birthday party:
Be a stylish birthday boy
This is your day, and no birthday party is complete without a happy and satisfied birthday boy. This means that before organizing your party, you should take care of yourself first. For your birthday, you ought to choose the best fashion combination, as you definitely want to be the star of your own show. The best idea would be to go formal and choose a nice shirt and trousers – if you don’t want to seem dressed for a wedding, you can go formal with a twist, and go for something that’s comic book related (such as stylish cufflinks with an accompanying shirt).
Invitations with a twist
Moreover, you need to pass out invitations. For this one, you could think outside the box, and forget about printing them out and actually sending them. A more original (and definitely cheaper) option would be to create an event on one of social networks, such as Facebook, and send invitations there. By doing so, you will see who RSVP’d very quickly; you can share the timetable of your party if necessary, and there’s also the option for uploading the photos your guests are taking during the actual party. This is an excellent way to have everything in one place, and who knows – maybe someone will see a name on your guest list and definitely come to your party, even though they were supposed to attend an important family dinner.
Wining and dining
Now let’s talk about one of the most important aspects of you birthday party – the bar and the buffet. Since drinks are more important than food on this occasion, it would be great to make your bar as diverse as possible, and make sure you have a signature drink. If you’re throwing an outdoor birthday party, one of the key elements to get right is the bar and buffet setup. Since drinks will likely take center stage over food at a celebration like this, consider going all out with a diverse and stylish drink selection. A great way to elevate the experience is with a cart hire, which adds both convenience and a touch of class to your outdoor setup. Don’t think a lot about the food – it’s very important to have finger food next to the bar, but remember that your guests are there to have fun and drink, not eat. You definitely don’t want your party to be an all-you-can-eat buffet.
Decorations
Finally, think about the decorations as this is something that will definitely make the atmosphere even better. Try to pick a theme for your party, and start from there. There are many DIY tutorials online that will provide you with easy and cheap decoration ideas, such as the Martha Stewart ones that are very cool, original and photogenic. You can make all these by yourself, or ask a friend or a member of a family to help you. However, if you don’t have much time for that, you can always go with the classic colorful birthday decorations, but make sure to include a lot of plants because you want it to be more interesting. Even though it doesn’t seem so, having decorations can either make or break a party, just like the music you’re playing. You want your guests to feel like they’ve come to a birthday party, and not just hit the club like any other weekend night.
It might be that you’re just not the type of guy who plans events, but you should definitely try to organize your own birthday party. If you want it to be a success, that is. As you can see, it doesn’t take a lot of time and money – just put in a bit of effort, think outside the box, and you will easily prepare the best birthday party!
