Birthday Parties for Adults? After turning 30, many people stop celebrating their birthday. They think they are too grown-up to do it, or worse, too old. Nothing could be more wrong!
It’s undeniable: as we age, celebrating birthdays can be a torture for many. After 25, feeling “grown-up” is just around the corner, and that’s when our birthday loses importance in our eyes.
Anxiety about getting older? Fear of adulthood? Call it what you want. The fact remains that for us at Given2, not celebrating important occasions is a huge mistake.
Celebrating your birthday means, for example, celebrating the day you were born: no matter how old you are, being alive and able to enjoy the love of family and friends—isn’t that reason enough to throw a party?
Or… Celebrating your 40th birthday, for instance, is a great way to take some time for yourself, pause your daily routine—split between work, family, and everyday commitments—and focus on what makes you happy and feel good.
From a psychological point of view, celebrating aging helps us grow older more gracefully and feel comfortable with who we’ve become: in short, it strengthens our self-esteem.
So why not put aside the gloom and think about the best way to organize an unforgettable party?
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The Rules for the Perfect Adult Birthday Party
Once you’ve made peace with the idea of growing up, let’s make sure your party is at least memorable.
There are a few simple rules to follow to ensure everything runs smoothly. Let’s go through them one by one, without unnecessary chatter.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT DATE AND TIME
You are adults, as we said. Most likely, your guests will be adults too—or at least most of them. This makes choosing the date of the celebration crucial. Avoid weekdays: many will decline due to “morning alarm” issues the next day. The same applies to the time: an adult party usually takes place in the evening, starting from happy hour onward.
SET A BUDGET FOR THE PARTY
Decide in advance how much you’re willing to spend on organizing your party and create a proper budget plan. Identify the main expense categories (invitations, food & beverage, location, etc.) and assign an amount to each. This way, you’ll keep your wallet under control—it’s a birthday, not a wedding!
MAKE AN ACCURATE GUEST LIST
We already advised this a few weeks ago on our Facebook page: don’t give in to social conventions or obligations. At your party, invite only those people you truly care about and who have shown sincere affection for you. You wouldn’t want to ruin your evening because of unwanted guests!
CHOOSE THE RIGHT LOCATION
Setting a budget and creating the guest list are very useful when choosing the location for your party. If you want a classy event, opt for a trendy venue or gourmet restaurant; if you prefer something more intimate, an apartment—yours if it’s big enough—or a banquet hall will do perfectly.
PAY ATTENTION TO THE DETAILS…
…especially if you plan to organize a themed party. Invitations, decorations, dress code, and any gifts for guests should all strictly match the chosen theme of the celebration.
THE INVITATIONS
Whether online via email—using DIY tools like canva.com—or printed, sent in a closed envelope retro-style, invitations should be sent 3-4 weeks before the party. Important: always request RSVP. If, for example, you booked a table at a restaurant, knowing how many will actually attend can help avoid unpleasant surprises.
AND FINALLY, THE CAKE!
It’s the highlight of the party and the moment everyone looks forward to. Here, you have plenty of options. You can make it at home with a simple recipe, or rely on a trusted pastry shop. In the latter case, choose a cake that will please all guests. For example? A chocolate cake. Who doesn’t love chocolate?
…and gifts? Who thinks about the gifts?
To stay on the topic of “perfect adult birthday parties,” if you don’t want an inappropriate gift to ruin the fun, we recommend relying on Given2, the online gift list with no fees.
With Given2, your guests can choose any item you’ve selected in your wish list: something you’ve been longing for, a fashion accessory you didn’t dare to buy… or simply money, to fund, for example, the dream trip you’ve been planning for a decade!