Milestone birthdays wouldn’t be milestones without being an unforgettable and out-of-the-box social celebration for everyone involved. There’s almost no better excuse to party hard and savor all New York City has to offer!
Milestone birthday themes need to be memorable and a little over the top. Depending on the guest of honor, they can range from satirical to sentimental. Here are some top creative themes for truly unforgettable New York milestone birthday theme ideas.
1. Party with New Privileges
The younger milestone birthdays are usually accompanied by being able to vote, buy certain products, and partake in certain libations legally. These brand-new privileges can be celebrated in a joke-shop style with exaggerated themes or done more tastefully.
Themed drinks, charcuterie, and decor can be dialed up or down depending on how intimate or grandiose the guest of honor prefers. Some ideas that go along with this theme of being able to “do” new things can include:
- A candy cigarette bar with a smoke machine
- A live cigar roller
- A spirit-themed cake or boozy-themed finger foods (bourbon barbecue wings, anyone?)
- For a 60th-63rd birthday, a Medicare enrollment card-themed cake
- For a 35th birthday, a presidential-candidate-themed party with patriotic decor and an official birthday “campaign.”
2. A Social Celebration With a Dedicated Decade
Decade milestones are some of the most fun to celebrate. Anyone’s 30s, 40s, 50s, and up are classic historical markers of a new decade of life with new changes, growth, and achievements. Celebrating with the essence of a decade of the past can be a fantastic excuse to dress up, go all-out, and have a new decade as the star of the show. Historic New York City is also the perfect place to secure a venue that brings it all together.
Some fun entertainment ideas can include:
- A 1940s big band
- A 1950s mid-century modern show
- A 1920s speakeasy
- A 1970s psychedelic show
- A 1980s hair metal band
3. Masquerade Night to Remember
A masquerade night (or even a whole ball, for that matter) is one of the more unique social celebrations. Considering the current trending adult literature, this can be expanded to be a more fantasy-ball-themed event, especially if the guest of honor reads these books.
Masquerades or fantasy-themed parties are as fantastical as you can dream up. They provide a perfect setting for people to live out their dream books, movies, or gameplay characters.
The current climate of popular fantasy-themed or cosplay universes includes:
- Baldur’s Gate
- Dungeons and Dragons
- ACOTAR (A Court of Thornes and Roses), a literary universe by Sarah J. Maas
4. A Destination Celebration
Destination weddings aren’t the only destination-themed social celebrations that can be organized. If you want to get out of the city for a few days for a birthday soiree, look into trips abroad, a cruise, or even a resort stay. Best for a more intimate celebration, choose from all-inclusive packages or pick and choose different treks and customize the whole experience.
5. Bucket List Bonanza
If you’re a little overzealous about future planning, you might already have a bucket list by age 25. If not, you might just accumulate bucket list experiences over the years. A fantastic way to incorporate a personal touch to a milestone social celebration can be to include some sort of a bucket list item. Whether it be the whole theme or just the grand finale gift, a once-in-a-lifetime experience would be nothing short of incredible.
Remember to Shake Off the Event-Planning Stress
Social celebrations and milestone birthdays can be daunting to organize and bring to life. The stakes are high, especially if you’re very close with the loved one having the actual birthday. EMRG Media has professional and compassionate event planners for New York social celebrations, birthdays, and more.
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