I LOVE planning birthday parties. There are some people who would rather have a small, informal dinner celebration with just family and maybe a few close friends which is totally fine and one has to respect what the person wants. On the other hand, for those who like to party, I'm there! Milestone birthday parties are one of my specialties. I like working with the spouse/significant other or family to plan a special celebration.
One of the common parts of a milestone birthday is the video presentation. To put this together, the family needs plenty of time to gather photos, song selections, etc. As an event planner, I can connect my clients with a professional who does these. They can be time consuming if the family puts it together themselves, but a professional knows what he/she is doing and can hopefully get it done faster and produce a better video than an amateur.
Another thing to consider would be a group activity. For one surprise party, I created a trivia game which consisted of questions about different topics (movies, TV shows, sports, etc.) from the decade in which the honoree grew up. The guests divided up into pairs and filled out the questionnaire. Inexpensive prizes were given to the winners. It was a lot of fun & also got people talking and moving.
There are other parts to plan: Save the Date, invitations, venue, caterer/food, decorations, entertainment, etc. Most importantly, I would answer these questions: If this is a surprise party, would the person want a surprise party? If the person knows about it, what does he/she want? What is your budget? (At least a ball park figure is a must!) Again, give yourself enough time to plan all aspects so the evening will go off as smoothly as possible. There's a lot involved. That's why you need an event planner!
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