1.Thirty, Flirty, and Thriving.
Besides being the premise of one
of our favorite rom-coms, 13 Going On 30, the big 3-0 is also one of the best
birthdays that there is! There are a million and one reasons for this, and all
of them are worth some major revelry! You’ve spent your twenties getting to
know yourself, making money, and creating the life that you want to live. Take
your 30
th birthday as an opportunity to celebrate all that you’ve
accomplished so far! If you’re stumped on what to plan, we’ve got a few ideas
for you!
2.Movie Night.
Having an old school movie night
is always a blast! Pick out a movie that came out during your birth year for
maximum fun. We recommend Top Gun, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, or Pretty in Pink!
Mix up some drinks, pop some popcorn, and get ready for a night of love and
laughs. It’s sure to be a birthday to remember.
3.Tacos & Tequila.
A fiesta-style party is a
no-brainer for your 30
th birthday party! Taco bars are well-loved by
everyone and super easy to prep- which means that you’ll be left free to enjoy
your party without having to play hostess. There are a million delicious
tequila drinks, too- from margaritas to palomas and even tequila sunrises. This
party will definitely be a crowd pleaser!
4.Spa Day.
Take the opportunity to pamper
yourself on your 30
th! Treating yourself to a massage, facial, body
scrub, or manicure and pedicure is a fabulous way to ring in your newest
decade. Invite a few of your best friends to accompany you, and get lunch at a
cute place after to cap off your day of relaxation! We promise- after this
birthday, you won’t feel a day over 20!
5.Totally ‘80’s.
What better way to celebrate
your 30
th than with a bonanza centered on the decade that you grew
up in! It will be totally tubular, to say the least. Pull out your leg warmers,
throw on your old Michael Jackson tape, and get to practicing your moonwalk! On
the day of your party, mix up a totally 80s cocktail- think Singapore Sling,
Fuzzy Navel, or Pina Colada for a really eighties style celebration!
6.Dirty Thirty.
This party theme is popular for
it’s versatility, as there are so many different ways that you could choose to
interpret it! If you’re a big fan of martinis, theme your party around the
dirty version of the drink! Similarly, you could put on a truly dirty party and
invite your guests to go paint balling before hitting a dive bar!
7.Roaring ‘20’s.
Throwing a Roaring 20’s, Great
Gatsby-style extravaganza is the perfect way to kiss your twenties goodbye! Ask
your friends to come dressed in their finest twenties attire (think pearls,
flapper dresses, and pinstripe suits!). Decorate your place like a secret, old
school Speakeasy and get ready to dance the night away!
8.Weekend Getaway.
If you’ve been itching to make
good use of your vacation days, your 30
th birthday will serve as the
perfect excuse! Call your girlfriends and get planning. Some of the most fun
spots to celebrate the dirty 30 include Palm Springs, New Orleans, New York,
and Nashville! No matter where you pick, you’ll have a blast kicking back with
your pals and reminiscing on birthdays past.
9.Rent a bar or club.
One excellent way to make your
30
th one that will be talked about for months is by renting out your
favorite bar or club. Many places have special party rooms that you can make
use of! Decorate it to the nines, pick out or invent a signature drink, and
throw on something short and sparkly! You’re sure to have all eyes on you!
10.Brunch.
If your friends are the type to
never miss a Sunday morning recap, having a boozy birthday brunch is the
perfect way to celebrate! Whether you have your party at your house or at a
favorite restaurant, hiring a bartender is a fun and unique way to make your
breakfast bash extra-memorable!
