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!
