You or that special someone is going to be reaching a milestone birthday. It might be 16, 50, 70, or 100. Here are some tips to make things easier:
1) Choose a theme that suits the B-Day. 1950's themed parties are always a hit with fuzzy dice and diner style themes.
2) Decide roughly how many guests you'd like to invite. Then try to make an educated guess about who is actually going to show up. You know who is most likely to come and who will not.
3) Knowing these two items you can determine a budget (which will help you make many of your other choices).
4) Pick a location that meets the needs of your party and the number of guests that you are having. During the summer a backyard Barbecue themed party can make a lot of sense. Formal affairs typically are best done at a community center or other dedicated venue (especially if your house is not suited for your guest count).
5) Begin thinking about what foods would make the most sense given your theme, location and guest preferences. Casual events might mean Hawaiian, Barbecue or light appetizers. More formal affairs might include exotic (or not so exotic) dinners or a heavy appetizer menu. Also don't forget dessert (especially cake)!
6) Whether you serve liquor or not can be a big decision when planning your party. Again keep in mind the taste of the Birthday person and guests when deciding. Will guests serve themselves, will you utilize a bartender, how much liquor should you provide your guests? These are all important considerations.
7) Activities can often be a great addition to your birthday party. Dancing, games and music are the popular activities and usually make a great addition to any birthday.
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