| There's an old saying that says "life begins at 40" | | | | their best cruise wear or beach clothes if you |
| so the party for this occasion should be more | | | | want to keep it casual. |
| than just another birthday party, it should be a | | | | * Going camping can be a great 40th birthday |
| celebration of the beginning of a new life. All your | | | | party idea. Imagine getting away to a nice |
| friends and colleagues should be invited to your | | | | mountain setting with friends and family and |
| 40th birthday to celebrate with you. You should | | | | enjoying a campfire and a scrumptious barbecue. |
| look at it as a chance to show you are still | | | | Don't forget the marshmallows! This is a great |
| enthusiastic and have a passion for life. | | | | setting to pass stories and memories around the |
| If you are planning a theme for the party, make | | | | fire with a warm drink. |
| sure to include that in the invitations and send | | | | * Something that is exciting and usual is to use a |
| them out well in advance. There are a number of | | | | castle as a party venue. Put together a medieval |
| computer software programs that will allow you | | | | banquet in the banquet hall that King Henry would |
| to be creative and customize your invitations and | | | | be proud of and your guests will not soon forget |
| this makes for a nice touch. | | | | this 40th birthday party. Have the guests dress in |
| Here are some themes and 40th birthday party | | | | traditional medieval garb. Do some internet |
| ideas: | | | | research and include the websites on the |
| * Surprise party - few parties are more | | | | invitations where folks can see pictures and get |
| memorable than surprise parties. Make sure all the | | | | ideas for their costumes. |
| invitees are aware it's a surprise so the cat is not | | | | * If you are near the ocean (or a large lake) a |
| let out of the bag. | | | | beach party will be a huge hit for a 40th birthday |
| * Play "This Is Your Life" just like the TV show. | | | | party. Instruct your guests to don their best |
| It's a terrific but seldom used 40th birthday party | | | | beachwear including Hawaiian shirts, Bermuda |
| idea! Put together a book that chronicles the | | | | shorts, flip-flops and tank tops. Whip up a |
| entire life history including pictures, newsclippings | | | | sumptuous Hawaiian or Caribbean style feast. |
| and other memorabilia. A PowerPoint presentation | | | | Keep the party fun and lively by breaking out the |
| is a great way to go too. Make sure to invite | | | | volleyball net and the beach balls. |
| plenty of people from their past and dramatically | | | | These are just a few of the 40th birthday party |
| introduce them one by one. | | | | ideas and themes that you can come up with. |
| * A boat party can be one of the most thrilling | | | | Make it suit the personality of the guest of honor, |
| 40th birthday party ideas. Go for the river or | | | | keep it lively and fun and the party is sure to be |
| ocean if you live nearby. Arrange a dance or | | | | a big hit. |
| dinner party aboard. Have all the guests dress in | | | | |