30th Birthday Party Theme Ideas

By

georgeious

03/23/2010

Mine was a few years ago and it was a blast. We had a John Hughes theme party, with everyone dressing up as characters from the different movies. Of course, the whole night had an 80's theme to go with it. We had 1980's trivia (thank you trivial pursuit), with timely music blaring from old boom boxes and movies playing in the background. I was the donger and my bf was Jake Ryan. We had several benders and ionas, and even a john candy security guard from vacation. Probably the best costume party I've ever had! Since the costumes are relatively easy, everyone was excited to come up with something. Now they ask me to throw a theme party for my birthday every year.

Some other things I've done since:
Mafia madness (mobsters and dolls from any era)
Fingerpainting (yes, for adults. it's hilarious!)
Miniature sports (go-karts, mini golfing, foosball)

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I'm turning 30 in the summer and looking for really unique party themes. I'm having the party at hall and there's approximately 50 people including kids. I was thinking of a Burlesque theme, but that may be too risque for some guests. Thanks in advance for your ideas! Haermoni from Vancouver

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RE: 30th Birthday Party Theme Ideas

How about an 'alphabet party'. You can pick any letter from the alphabet or pick two (maybe your initials?), then everyone has to come in fancy dress as something beginning with the chosen letter (or letters). This would work well for kids also. People can be as tame, imaginative or smart with this theme as they like.

By jojo

RE: 30th Birthday Party Theme Ideas

I have done several parties for my hubby. I really don't have a theme per say but I make sure there is something going on at all times. I hired a caricature artist, I had pinatas one for kids and one for adults (I filled with scratch tickets, pens, note pads, cigars, plastic nips, etc. I had a psychic doing readings. Costly but everyone still talks about my party.

By Carol

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I am throwing my husband a surprise 30th birthday party. I need suggestions on a theme. Casino Night, football theme, his favorite movie, what should it be?

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