50th Birthday Party Ideas

10 Fabulous Ideas for the Perfect 50th Birthday
 

Phenomenal 50th Birthday Party Ideas



Birthdays are a great excuse for a party no matter how old you’re turning, but your semicentennial deserves something extra special. After all, making it to 50- and doing it fabulously- is quite impressive. You’ve paid your dues in life, and now you deserve something truly wonderful as a reward- and what could be more wonderful than celebrating your life thus far with all of your loved ones? We at Rhinestone Sash certainly can’t think of anything! So pull out your address books and get to figuring out the guest list, because after reading our list of fiftieth birthday party ideas, you won’t be able to resist having a splashy birthday bash!

1. 1950’s Theme.

Spend an evening at the sock hop with your favorite guys and dolls- ask your guests to dress up in their best Grease ensembles. There’ll be poodle skirts and greasers as far as the eye can see with a ‘50s theme party! Serve drinks like Martinis and Tom Collins’ for a realistic feeling!

2. Golden Days.

Your 50th anniversary is the golden anniversary, so why not throw a party with a gold theme? You’ll feel like you’re dripping in glamour if you ask everyone to come in their finest dresses and suits and dance the night away, while sipping on champagne and other golden beverages.

3. Candid Camera.

“Smile, you’re on Candid Camera!” Invite your guests on a trip down memory lane with a Candid Camera-themed birthday party. Print out old photographs of your favorite memories and silliest moments to display around the venue. Your friends and family will love remembering all the fun times with you!

4. Wine and Cheese Tasting.

Now that you’re old enough to truly appreciate the finer things in life, why not make an evening of it! Either head to a winery or ask a sommelier to come to your home or the venue where your party is being held. Include a variety of types of wine as well as snacks that pair well- think cheese, fruit, and chocolate!

5. Old Hollywood Movie Night.

Wind your clock back a few decades to the ‘30s and ‘40s with an old Hollywood movie night! Show a classic flick like Casablanca, Rear Window, or His Girl Friday. Don’t forget the popcorn and cocktails for a truly memorable evening.

6. Studio 54.

The glamour and nightlife of Studio 54 that helped to make disco famous would be the perfect backdrop for a fiftieth birthday party. Take a page out of style icons Bianca Jagger and Jackie O’s books, and dress to the nines while dancing the night away to influential artists like Cher, Donna Summer, and more.

7. Hawaii Five-O.

Your guests will be yelling, “book em, Danno!” all night long with a fabulous Hawaii Five-O birthday party! Bring the tropics to your hometown with this fun luau themed party with a pig roast, palm trees, tiki torches, and tons of florals!

8. Hotel California.

Laid back glamour is the name of the game with this low-key, beachy seventies theme party. The Eagles were the epitome of cool in the 1970s, and would be great fun to emulate for an evening! Ask your guests to dress in their ‘70s best, and don’t forget to invent a signature cocktail for a truly memorable event!

9. Weekend Away.

Treat yourself to one of the best birthdays ever with a weekend away. Take along your spouse and a few of your favorite couple friends and spend the days relaxing, eating at fabulous restaurants, and exploring before spending your nights drinking and dancing!

10. Wild Thing.

The song “Wild Thing” came out in 1966 and we think it makes a perfect party theme! Ask everyone to come dressed in their best safari or animal-print costumes and get ready to have the time of your life. Make a batch of “jungle juice” if you’re really feeling wild!





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