Birthdays are special for everyone, as it marks another year of struggles overcome and dreams achieved. It marks a year of memories passed and signals in another year to make new memories, and what better way to start than a birthday party?
Mostly, friends and family plan a surprise birthday party for their loved ones. In cities like Delhi, Mumbai, etc., the pandemic threw a wrench in birthday parties as they were effectively banned. But with avenues slowly opening up, a surprise birthday party is a reality again. Planning a surprise birthday party is just as fun, from cakes, desserts and snacks, to streamers and bunting. No birthday party is complete without balloons, and balloon decoration in Mumbai is innovative, trendy, and one of the best in the country.
While party planners can come up with brilliant and creative party ideas themselves, here are a few ideas that can help add a personal touch to the birthday party.
PARTY IDEA NO. 1: TREASURE HUNT SURPRISE
A treasure-hunt birthday party idea is a staple in romantic Hollywood movies. It is a popular theme in music videos as well. Clues are left for a person to find; one clue leads to another, and so on until the final destination is reached. The final destination is usually the party venue. This idea is open to interpretation and customization depending on the circumstances, and the event planner can organize the treasure hunt and decorate the party venue. While the host decides the specifics like the clues, themes, costumes, gifts and final venue, the event planner can execute them. A treasure hunt birthday party can go on for a long time, allowing the birthday boy/girl to enjoy the hunt all the way.
PARTY IDEA NO.2: GAME-BASED BIRTHDAY PARTY
A game night is basically when a group of people come together to play a game. This game is usually a family or group-based game like cards, monopoly, life, Uno, etc. If the crowd is younger, it may usually be a video game. But game night parties are a level above regular game nights. The venue is usually the birthday girl/boy’s home, and it is decorated in theme with the game. Additionally, there are snacks and drinks, followed by dinner.
Another variation could be escape rooms or game parks; this idea is an excellent option for kids and adults. Places like Escape Rooms, Trampoline Parks and Arcades are also wonderful venues for group birthday parties.
PARTY IDEA NO.3: PICNIC BIRTHDAY PARTY
Picnics are the perfect family outing. While the venue matters, there is usually something to engage people of all ages. Picnics can be the traditional blanket-on-grass and picnic food. But it can also be dramatic, with cabanas and tents surrounded by balloon decoration. In Mumbai, several party planners are adept at putting up cute cabanas or tents in any location, even indoors. People can have indoor picnics as well, with everyone gathering in one room and sharing picnic food. A picnic birthday party has to be vastly different from a regular picnic. If one hires a birthday planner, they can decorate the picnic area with fairy lights, helium balloons, etc. Letting paper lanterns fly into the air is also a beautiful activity for a picnic party.
PARTY IDEA NO.4: FILMY BIRTHDAY PARTY
In this age of digital streaming, bringing the theatre experience home has become effortless. Setting up a screen and a homemade projector is an easy way to make an in-home theatre. Otherwise, watching on TV is also an option. But this party is more than just a movie. Decorating the party room, making popcorn, setting up a movie list and, of course, indulging in one’s favorite food and beverages makes this party a perfect fit for a birthday girl/boy who is an ardent fan of movies. Certain party planners in Mumbai also have a customized package for this party idea.
PARTY IDEA NO.5: DESTINATION BIRTHDAY PARTY
Celebrities have made destination weddings a trend, but a destination birthday party is of a smaller scale (or not). It usually involves the guests, the birthday girl/boy and the host to travel to a place. These places are typically offbeat or exotic, turning the birthday into a vacation. Once they reach the destination, the group can go sightseeing or camping. Traveling to Mumbai for a birthday is also an excellent idea. The host can get party planners to decorate a venue like a rooftop, with photos and balloon decoration in Mumbai. There are also several exciting places to sightsee and soak in the culture or laze around in a spa. People wanting more flair can pick exotic destinations and put up cabanas and gondolas on a beach or park. The basic idea is to have a relaxing vacation, getting away from routine.