Fifty is Fantastic and Fabulous

At 50, your friend might not be young enough, or funny enough, to appreciate an "over the hill" party anymore. Think about going with a kinder, gentler approach. Design the party around activities or a theme that the guest of honor enjoys. Party411.com certainly has enough theme parties to help. Whether it's a golfer, a gardener or a traveler, you can find a theme that fits the guest of honor. It's a great time to look back at all the good things that have happened and to look forward to all the good things that will happen.

50th Birthday Party Invitations
The fun starts as soon as the invitation arrives. Make sure you WOW your friends with a semi-custom caricature invitation as the guest of honor out on the town or at the bar. Using art that has already been drawn, we can add a photo face or a caricature face and customize the message for you!

Or choose a personalized invitation that will get everyone excited about your party! Or how about a personalized photo ticket invitation to the best party in town? Consider putting a picture of the guest of honor when they were a little baby to get your guests excited about the party! You can even have it made with a magnetic backing so guests can put it right on the refrigerator. An invitation and souvenir in one – what could be better?!

50th birthday decorations and party supplies
You have some great options here. Consider hanging a personalized photo banner of the guest of honor, using the baby picture of course! Create a timeline on a wall with key events, with pictures of course! Ask your guests to recount their sides of the stories around the key events.
 
Consider creating a scrapbook with pictures from graduations, the wedding day, and the first home, and let the conversations begin.  You could even rent a projector and make a slideshow of the photos. You know there is someone in your group of friends who is the perfect emcee for this. Keep it fun. Keep it light. Keep it moving. While it is fun and appropriate to look back, this is a good time to look forward. Extend the timeline forward and focus on all the fun things that happen when the kids are gone, the house is paid for, and there is some time for self-indulgence.

At 50, people are ready to spend some time on their hobbies or take those once-in-a-lifetime vacations. If you have an avid golfer, think about what Jimmy did for his birthday. How about a casino party? Maybe the star of the show is ready to head to Hawaii (or at least hopes to soon). Well, you have to throw a luau. Maybe a trip to Vegas, Atlantic City or Bermuda is in the offering.  Or, a hybrid of several interests is possible.  This is the guest of honor's fiftieth birthday, we're sure you know what they want.

50th table decorations and menu
For this birthday menu you should serve the guest of honor's favorites.  For another personal touch, consider these personalized beer bottle labels, which your guests will love!
 
There are a lot of fun 50th birthday table decorations available. Choose decorations that work with your theme or pick decorations with 50s on them. Here are some fun 50th birthday party supplies:
The combination of table decorations, and photos will make for a great milestone birthday celebration.
 
50th games and activities
Let your party location dictate your activities. You're pretty much set at the golf course. Have a wine tasting at a wine bar.  If you're having a party at home, I think you'll find your guests are happy to enjoy each other's company. Don't forget our games page for game ideas for any party!

50th Birthday Party Favors
Memories of a wonderful evening are always the best souvenir but it’s fun to have a great party favor too. You can choose a favor based on the theme of your party. For example, if you're having a music theme party, then send your guests home with a custom CD with the birthday celebrant's favorite music.

No matter what, send your guests home with a personalized party favor that celebrates the big day. Here are some fun 50th birthday party favors:
From us here at Party411.com we hope you enjoy your Fifty is Fantastic and Fabulous Party, remember it's a milestone so treat it as such!