Penelope Plans at MyPunchbowl – Jan 11b

Back to MyPunchbowl

Home
Party Advice

Holiday Planning

50th Birthday Party Planning Checklist

Hi Penelope,
I would like your help in planning my 50th birthday party. I live In Key West, Florida, a small Bahamian town. I don't have a clue where to begin.
Paulette
Key West, FLA

Dear Paulette,
Not a problem! I’ve put together a basic 50th birthday party planning checklist for you that should help get you on the road to a successful and fun 50th birthday party for your guests, and, more importantly, for you!

Invitations: MyPunchbowl.com has positively oodles of free online invitations that will work beautifully for your birthday party planning. Here’s a favorite of mine that’s just right for your 50th—simple, tasteful and up-beat!

Guests: Set a number of guests that you feel you’ll be able to accommodate, and then get down to the fun part: as you celebrate such an important birthday, who do you want by your side? Friends? Family? Both? This birthday party should be about celebrating all of the wonderful achievements and occasions of your first 50 years, so make sure to invite the people who mean and have meant the most to you over the years.

Food & Drink: Deciding on a theme for your 50th birthday may be helpful in guiding your food and drink choices, but is not obligatory. Since you’re in such a great place (I adore Key West), why not celebrate the local culture and serve a Bahamian-themed lunch or dinner for your guests? Check out this spicy conch chowder recipe as a great Bahamas-inspired as a light main course for birthday lunch or a delicious starter for dinner.

Entertainment: How will you keep your guests entertained at the party? You might consider holding a wine, cheese or chocolate tasting or putting together a slideshow of old photos of you and your various guests that could run during lunch or dinner and let everyone reminisce a bit about what a wonderful person you are. Seriously!

With those areas covered, you should be well on your way to throwing a 50th birthday party to remember. If you're still seeking some party planning inspiration, check out these 50th birthday party ideas for a little boost.