A theme party can be a creative way to celebrate a 40th birthday.
For many, turning 40 is a chance to mark a milestone year in their lives. Having a theme party is a creative way to celebrate your 40th birthday if you want something other than a traditional party. If a theme party is the route you want to take for your birthday celebration, there are a wide variety of theme ideas to choose from. Does this Spark an idea?
Ruby Red
Ruby red is the official color of the 40th year, according to the Anniversary Ideas website. A party with this theme could consist of guests wearing ruby red along with red balloons, streamers, floral arrangements and candles as decorations. You could even add glass vases filled with red craft rubies as part of your party decor. A menu with red velvet cake, salsa and red tortilla chips, along with a red fruit tray including strawberries, watermelon and red apples, is ideal for a ruby red party. Cranberry and strawberry drinks would complete the ruby red party theme.
Favorites
A "favorites" 40th birthday party could include all the favorites of the birthday person. Ask guests to wear the celebrant's favorite color to the party. Decorations could also include those colors along with an accent color such as gold or silver. Options for the party menu could include the celebrant's favorite foods, along with his favorite drinks. If he has a favorite genre of music, favorite songs or a favorite era of music, use these to form a playlist for the party.
Hollywood
A Hollywood party, complete with a red carpet entry and paparazzi, is an fun theme for a 40th birthday party. You could send out personalized Hollywood-themed invitations informing your guests that they will be photographed and encourage them to wear their best party wear. Ideas for decorations include stars, directors chairs and clipboards. You could also incorporate a replica of the Hollywood Walk of Fame with a star containing the birthday person's name.
Over the Hill
In past years, turning 40 was considered to be a sign that a person was approaching old age and was "over the hill." Decoration ideas for an over-the-hill party are having balloons, tablecloths, plates and napkins with the phrase "Over the Hill" printed on them. You could designate a time during the party for friends and family who are already 40 or older to give lighthearted and comical advice on what kind of physical and mental changes you can expect at 40. Party favor ideas are candy mints in a pill bottle or candy bars with customized wrappers that say the birthday honoree is "over the hill."
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