Tips, Location Suggestions, Themes, Gift Ideas

TIPS:

1. Do not plan anything that will embarrass your spouse.




2. Remember you are never too old to have some fun!




3. When making your plans for the birthday party, ask yourself what your spouse enjoys to do.




4. Wake your spouse with a "Happy Birthday", and continue to make the whole day special with surprise notes, little gifts throughout the day, and ending with a romantic date for the two of you or with a birthday party with invited guests.




5. Take lots of pictures. Consider having disposable cameras available if you are having a large party.




6. Ask guests to share words of appreciation and well-wishes with toasts to the birthday person.

SUGGESTED LOCATIONS:

1. Local Park




2. Arts Council or Art Gallery




3. Museum




4. Arboretum
   
   
   
5. Favorite Restaurant




6. Community Theatre
   
   
   
7. Somewhere you can Dance




8. Aquarium




9. The Beach




10. Zoo




11. Home (but make sure your spouse doesn't have to do any cleaning up after theh party!)

1. Movies


2. Scavenger Hunt


3. Silly Supper


4. Magic Party


5. 50s, 60s, 70s, etc Era


6. Over the Hill


7. Picnic - can be either inside or outside

1. Weekend Away from Home


2. A Day Alone Together


3. A coupon for a day for your spouse to be totally alone with no responsibilities to you, job, or the kids.


4. Coupon for being a weekend slave to clean, declutter, organize, shop, etc.


5. Ask guests to submit a photo or a letter that tells of a favorite memory with your spouse. Put these into a scrapbook. Parents may tell a funny story from your mate's childhood, old friends will have great tales from earlier years, and you can share a memorable story from your marriage.