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Planning a party for a friend’s 50th birthday or a milestone anniversary? With a bit of imagination and time, you can make the event a soiree to remember. Everything from the decorations in the banquet hall to the food choices can fit into a larger theme to help guests feel transported to another place or time. The guide below offers several suggestions to consider.

How to Make Your Party More Memorable

1. Murder Mystery

Turn the milestone party into an interactive event with a faux murder mystery. Enlist friends and family to become actors as guests try to determine who was the mastermind behind the murdered person’s demise. Alternatively, reach out to professionals who stage these kinds of performances at banquet halls and dining venues.

2. 80s Throwback

Bring back the vibrancy of the 1980s. In addition to hiring a DJ or a live band to play all the hits from the era, create gifts bags filled with Rubik’s Cubes®, leg warmers, hair spray, and other items popular during this period. Decorate the banquet hall with posters of teen heartthrobs and other memorabilia from that decade for guests to take photos in front of.

banquet hall3. Black & White Extravaganza

Craft an elegant evening by making black and white the focal colors. Ask guests to dress up in one of these two shades—to match the tablecloths and balloons. Talk to the caterer about themed menu offerings—such as black beans and rice, squid ink pasta, or dark chocolate cake with white icing. For an added air of festivity, consider playing songs that feature those two colors, such as Michael Jackson’s “Black and White.”

4. Patriotic Service

If the guest of honor served in the military, consider a birthday party that celebrates their service. Turn the party space into a walk down memory lane with photos, military insignia, and newspaper clippings from the time of their service. Play music from the era or hire a singer to croon tunes that resonate with the birthday honoree. 

 

Havelock Social Hall in Lincoln, NE, welcomes the opportunity to help you plan an exciting themed-birthday event for a loved one. For nearly 24 years, the company has opened up its large banquet halls for use by up to 250 or 400 guests. What makes the team unique is their impeccable attention to detail when carrying out their clients’ customized wishes. Call (402) 467-3002 to speak to a friendly consultant. Or check out the website for information on room options.

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