We love a good birthday party, who doesn’t? The feel-good factor is always high, and if we are talking 50th birthday parties then these are some of the best of all – with that in mind we have put together 8 tips to make your 50th birthday party a success. When it comes to tips for birthday party success the real trick is knowing who, amongst the hundreds of events companies in the industry, will always do a great job. A 50th birthday party, like any private event, requires first-class support in order to be a grand success. Planning such an event can be a little daunting but fear not, with our 8 tips you will find you have everything you need to throw an event that will be remembered for years to come:
Marquees
The key to every great event is the location. The great advantages of throwing an event at a private residence are that there is no extra cost for hiring the space and you decide when it starts and finishes. This is why we love a marquee, sure, if you have space in your house or an outbuilding these will fit the bill too – but what we love most about a marquee is how easily you can turn them into an amazing event space. Whether you decide to go with a theme or not, marquees are very easy to work with in terms of decoration and lighting and come in all manner of shapes and sizes. We recommend marquee specialists Inside, Outside.
Bars
Surely it goes without saying that no 50th birthday party is complete without an array of drinks and wouldn’t it be great if you had a bar for these drinks to be served from? Drinks, bars and bartenders are where we specialise. Whether you would like a bespoke cocktail designed specifically for your 50th birthday party and served to your guests or a personalised bar with your name emblazed across it – the options really are vast.
Of course, if you just want everything taken care of then our stress-free service is the way to go. Our inclusive packages allow for everything from bar hire to bartenders and support staff, all stock & glassware for a range of incredible drinks – including cocktails – and even bespoke garnish and drinks too. This service encapsulates everything Ace Bar Events has to offer, including our HD graphic back panels, bar props and theming options. Whatever you need, we will do our best to make it happen.
Bartenders
Alongside our great range of mobile bars, we also have a plethora of professional bartenders to choose from. Whether you require cocktail creating mixologists, entertainment-adding flair bartenders, or simply some bar support staff – all these options are available. Whether you have hired a mobile bar from us or not, we can always provide bartenders for your 50th birthday party. Our service ensures you need to do nothing on the night but enjoy the event with your guests. Flair bartenders are a great option and provide an excellent talking point for your guests and if you need our bartenders to fit in with a theme then we are always happy to accommodate. Dress them to the nines for a 1920s theme or get the stage make-up out and make them look like White Walkers from Game of Thrones – the choice is yours.
Catering
Food and drink are the staples of any successful party. Taste and smell are incredibly powerful senses that can completely change the way we are feeling, so investing in good food and drinks is key. We have already covered drinks but if you are looking for some expert caterers then we would highly recommend Vanilla Bean Catering, AVALA, or At Home Catering.
Theming
When it comes to tips for birthday party success, theming can not be overlooked. If you have a particular theme be it Game of Thrones, Alice in Wonderland, Glitz and Spritz or anything else then it will certainly help to create a unique feel for your event. As human beings we love continuity when things match up and synergise – a theme touches on all of this and also provides great opportunities for your guests to dress up and enjoy themselves, or your drinks or food providers to come up with some really fun and creative treats. We can theme our bars, our bartenders and our drinks, you tell us what you have in mind and we will make it happen.
Decorations and props
Continuing on the theme chain of thought, every good event needs good decor. Whether you choose a theme or not we can dress our bars up and provide a great range of bar top props to embellish the look and style of your birthday party. We also have a range of HD freestanding graphics panels with LED backlighting, which can display an image of your choice. These are great for behind the bar to add a little atmosphere, create a dramatic backdrop or to dot around the event space to display almost anything you want!
Music
It is definitely up there with food and drink as one of the essentials of a successful birthday party. It could be a band (we recommend RPJ) or a DJ. Whatever you go for people love to have a bit of a dance and a boogie at a birthday party – especially after a few drinks. So make sure it is a night to remember and reserve some space for a dancefloor!
A hashtag #
Choosing a hashtag (#) for your event and letting everyone know about is an excellent and modern way to collate together a huge array of photos and memories from the night. You can further encourage this by adding a photo wall, or photo backdrop for people to pose in front of and create some lasting memories. Our HD freestanding graphic panels are great for this as they can display almost any image of your choosing and/or your hashtag for the 50th birthday party. When someone posts a photo from your event on social media such as Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, as long as they put the hashtag in the text then when you visit that hashtag online you will see all the photos in one place. Modern technology, it’s great when it works!
