There’s nothing more
fun than hosting a surprise 60th birthday party, and watching the face of your
guest change from confusion to pure excitement. As we get older we often tend
to let our birthdays slide, choosing not to make a big fuss and instead doing something
simple. However, there are some birthdays that tend to be more special than the
rest, and I think as you get older those that fall on the decade are truly
special. If there’s someone you care about who’s coming up to 60 this year, but
unlikely to throw themselves a party, why not throw them a surprise party.
Here’s how to host a memorable surprise 60th birthday party for someone you
care about:
1. Make Sure It Stays Secret
One
of the hardest aspects about planning a surprise birthday party is keeping it
secret. People also tend to skim over social media invites, meaning that they
might miss out key details. This is hardly surprising as many of us are flooded
with so many invites each week, whether from groups or for actual parties. As
such, I always suggest it is better to invest in physical birthday party invites when you’re planning a surprise party. This allows you
to make it very clear on the invite that it’s a surprise and to not mention
anything to the guest of honor. You have so many options these days with surprise 60th birthday
invitations allowing you to create the
perfect party invite that will get people excited about this fun event!
2. Invite People Well in Advance
The
most important part about a surprise party, in my opinion, is the guest list.
You’re going to want to invite as many people close to your friend or family
member as possible. However your guest of honor won’t know who you invited –
they’ll know who shows up – so for this reason I always suggest getting your
invites out early, so you can ensure that as many people as possible are able
to come. How far in advance? Well it depends on what time of year you’re
planning your party. If it’s during one of the busy seasons, such as the
holidays at the end of the year, or the middle of summer, I suggest aiming for
around four week’s notice. If it’s during a quieter time of year, you can
probably get away with two. But I always think more is better, so do give as
much notice as you can!
3. Ask for Help
Throwing a surprise
party can be extremely stressful, especially when you’re juggling decorations,
food, beverages and even a gift all by yourself. Ask for some help, but make
sure they’re someone you can trust to keep everything a secret. One of the best
ways to alleviate the pressure of hosting a party is to ask all guests to bring
a plate of food, or some drinks, instead of bringing a gift. If you ask everyone
to bring their signature party food, you’ll end up with an assortment of
delicious treats without having to spend a fortune yourself or hours in the
kitchen. I personally find hosting a bit stressful and don’t end up relaxing
until towards the end of the party, but having help with food and drinks
definitely takes the pressure off.
Hosting
a surprise 60th birthday party is sure to be a ton of fun for everyone
involved. Hopefully these tips help the party planning process go more
smoothly!