Q. My siblings and I are having a retirement/birthday party for our dad. We're renting a restaurant for the evening and having around 80 guests. We're serving dinner and that's all lined up. I'm looking for ideas for decorating. However, what I really need are ideas for activities we can do to keep it lively and fun.
Though we're not settled on a theme, we were thinking maybe Vegas or Gameshow (Dad loves gameshows).
Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks!
Though we're not settled on a theme, we were thinking maybe Vegas or Gameshow (Dad loves gameshows).
Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks!
A. some suggested themes are:
SPORTS – Sports Party TipZ
Golf – "Teeing up for an awesome Retirement!", "Retirement suits you to a Tee!"- Golf Party TipZ
Baseball – "A Grand Slam of a Career!", "Take me out to the Ballgame!"- Baseball Party TipZ
Tennis – "Serving up wishes for an Ace Retirement"
Fishing – "Casting Wishes for a "Reel" Great Retirement!'
Sailing/Boating – "Bon Voyage", "Setting Sail for A Brighter Tomorrow", "Anchors Aweigh!"
Sports Spectator/Couch Potato – "King of the Remote", "Sports Fanatic!", "Take me out to the Ball Game!"
BOWLING - "Striking-up for a Ball of a Retirement"
Racing – "Revved-up for Retirement", Race Day Theme
Surfing – Cowabunga Surf's Up Theme
BOAT BUILDING- "Building a Better Tomorrow", "Anchor's Away!", Cruise Ship Theme Tips
TRAVELING- "A World of Wonder Awaits!"
NATURE - Hiking/Camping – "The Great Outdoors awaits!" Environmentalist – "Rainforest Safari", Gardens & Parks Theme
JIGSAW PUZZLES- "You've made this picture complete!"
MUSIC- "Set the Night to Music", " In 30 Years You've never missed a Beat!"
MOTORCYCLES/HARLEY DAVIDSON- "Hog Wild!" Theme
PRO WRESTLING- "Stone Cold Steve (retiree's name) retires at the Peak of his Career!"
WINE CONNOISSEUR- Wine Tasting party-"A Vintage Career!"
GARDENING- "Everything's Coming up Roses" or "Time to Blossom", Gardens & Parks Theme, Roses Theme
WOODWORKING/CRAFTING/SEWING- "Crafting a Brighter Tomorrow!"
RODEO/SQUARE DANCING-"Wild Wild West!", "Bye-Bye Buckaroo!"
FLYING/HOT AIR BALLOONING/SKYDIVING- "Flying High Into the Future!".
MEDICAL - "Take Two Fun Pills po q PM & Join Us for John's Retirement Bash"! "It's Time to CLOSE a great career" ! " John was a Physician, Not a Magician", but join us now for a Magical close to a rewarding career"!
By choosing a theme that fits the interest of the guest of honor, you will have made choosing the perfect gift easier for your other guests…they can purchase something that will be useful for the retiree as they pursue their interests, hobbies, goals or fantasies. We've only hit the tip of the iceberg here…have fun being creative!
NOSTALGIA:
If a trip down memory lane would appeal to your guest of honor, choose a theme with a nostalgic mood:
"REMEMBER WHEN…"
"ROAST AND TOAST!"
"THIS IS YOUR LIFE!"
"NOSTALGIA NIGHT!"
Using a nostalgia theme is a wonderful way to hi-light the career and life of the individual you are honoring. Do as much research before the party as you possibly can. Decorate a special chair for the honoree to sit in while they are being toasted, shine a spotlight on him or her, and preserve as many mementos as possible. A thoughtful scrapbook can then be assembled at a later date. If you are including a "Roast", ask the roasters to balance the silly comments with flattering comments…this party should make the guest of honor feel good! Ask each guest to come up with his or her own toast, tribute or remembrance. This can take many different forms: A note of thanks, a tape recorded message, a video segment, a telegram, a singing telegram, a poem, song, or skit, a photo collage, slide presentation, or a homemade music video. If you think you may have reluctant presenters in your group, ask an outgoing guest to serve as MC for the evening, and put everyone at ease. There's a ham in every group!
If the idea of spotlighting the life and career of your guest of honor doesn't appeal to you, but you'd still like to invoke a feeling of nostalgia, salute the era most appealing to the retiree, or the decade in which his/her career began. These themes are always a big hit:
DECORATIONS:
In the entryway place an enlarged picture of the Retiree on an easel and set up a guest Sign in Table with a guest book.
Use theme decorations or mix and match Solid Color Tableware for a dramatic accent to your Retirement Party. Use plates, napkins, and cups that coordinate with the Retirees favorite colors.
Sprinkle the tables with Confetti for a festive accent. No respectable party tabletop should be left without a sprinkling of confetti ! However, confetti isn't just for tables anymore! Try sprinkling confetti or sparkle powder in a color to match your theme on a dance floor, an outdoor pathway leading to your party location, in party invitations, or even inside balloons for a great, unique touch at a budget price.
Hang a personalized retirement banner.
Set up a "retirement scene" with a real hammock, their favorite novel, hat (fishing, beach sun visor, baseball & etc.), radio or CD Player, newspaper, pillow and don't forget the tropical or other type of drink. You might even want to stuff some clothes to create a retiree in effigy.
Set out memorabilia from significant accomplishments on the job, such as a pictures of a project they worked on or a sample of a product he or she produced, plaques, trophies or awards they have received. Display pictures of the guest of honor as he or she appeared over the years.
A nice touch for the evening would be to set up a photo backdrop area - either a balloon arch, columns, or a metallic Curtain so that the retiree can have his/her picture taken with either individuals or groupings of his choice. You will want to take plenty of photographs to document this important once-in-a-lifetime event!
Decorating with Balloons, is an inexpensive but powerful way to transform your party area into a festive space in minutes. Attach Streamers to helium filled latex Balloons or Mylar Balloons in coordinating colors around the room. Balloon arches are ideal for photo backdrops, entryways, and to hi-light different areas around your party room and are easy to make. Make Balloon Clusters and hang or pin them to curtains and walls. Use three coordinating colors for the best effect. Make balloon flowers, balloon garlands , balloon columns or balloon arches,
Curling Ribbon is a necessity when decorating! It can be used to anchor balloons, attach curling ribbon clusters to accent balloons. Make into curls and scattered over tabletops for an inexpensive and easy decorative touch. Curling Ribbon is available in a multitude of colors, and is easily "curled" with the blade of a pair of scissors. Make crepe rosettes and attach to the corners of the tables.
Decorating with Streamers is fun, and it's an easy way to add a flourish of color to your party room with just a few simple steps. Instantly transform your room by draping 2" or 4" wide streamers in your theme colors from the ceiling's center to the room's sides, then attach a cluster of balloons to the ceiling where your streamers meet. For added effect, twist the streamers after they are anchored to a ceilings, walls or a table. To create colorful two-tone streamers, place two different colored streamers back-to-back, and twist for a unique look. Simply twist them as you walk toward the wall, or anywhere you think a good place to attach your streamers would be. You can also gather 6-8 streamers and attach them to your walls (mounting them in corners and on opposite-facing walls works well). Then, twist them and attach them to the ceiling in the center of the room. If a tent-like look is not your preference, they also look terrific hanging from doorframes, cascading vertically down walls or hanging horizontally across ceilings.Streamers can also be used to accent tabletops by making rosettes that can be attached to the corners of table, they can also be used to make bows for gifts. Light fixtures are a good place to attach your streamers, add a small cluster of balloons and some curling ribbon clusters for a marvelous effect.
Gossamer is a beautiful, lightweight "fabric" that creates a stunning dreamlike setting for your party when it is draped or hung. You can create fabulous decorating touches for your party with gossamer and it is very reasonably priced and holds its shape beautifully. Gossamer is available in a multitude of colors and theme patterns, and there are different widths to fit any of your party decorating needs. You are in for a delightful surprise, if you have never used gossamer in the past for decorating. Discover the secrets of decorating with gossamer! This exclusive how-to book gives you complete instructions on how to decorate rooms, tables, ceilings, and much more! This is the solution for all your decorating needs! Gossamer can be used in a variety of ways when decorating. If you are decorating a large area, or want to make any area look more intimate and festive use gossamer. It is perfect for hiding the supports, corner posts and steel frame that often show inside of a tent if you will be using one. Hide unsightly walls, ceilings and doorframes with gossamer by draping, swagging, or covering just about anything. Wrap gossamer around columns, stair rails, or balloon arches in your theme colors. Twist or braid two colors together for a stunning look. Transform any room into fantasy location. Create a tent-like appearance in any room by gathering the gossamer at a central point in the ceiling and draping it to the walls. Use it to accent your table by swagging it at the top edge of your table skirting. Make bows out of gossamer streamers to hang on table-ends, chairs, doorways, stair rails or anywhere. Gossamer holds its shape beautifully and can be used at a fraction of the cost of wired ribbon. Use it to cover banquet or reception chairs. Drape a piece of 19" gossamer across the top of each chair back, and then tie a gossamer streamer bow around the back of the chair. The bows can be cut to any length, and even look lovely with tails trailing on the floor. If you have ever used chair bows you know how costly they can be, but gossamer is budget priced and very affordable.
Cover a wall with seamless paper and allow guests to leave messages, clever doodles, or creative outlines of themselves for the guest of honor. A really fun keepsake! Start by creating a message of welcome or a greeting to the guest of honor on the sign prior to the party. Then you can clip the doodles and messages after the party and preserve them in a scrapbook! Transform any large room into a spectacular party place. Cover walls, doors, floors, and windows with rolls of Seamless Paper (9' X 36' roll), decorative flat paper (4' X 50' roll), or Poly Vinyl. The paper and the Poly Vinyl both come in a stunning array of colors, and patterns: stars, marble, brick, checkered, cobblestone, and water. Cover a floor with black & white check Poly Vinyl for a fabulous look for a 50's sock hop! Transform ceilings into a starry night sky with a star background paper in black or blue with gold or white stars! Corrugated paper can be used to "build" props and setting pieces like nothing else. Use it to make columns, faux staircases, structures (pirate ship, a fairy castle, a tiki hut, an enormous basketball. Let your imagination run wild), and to cut out shapes and 3-D designs to fit you. Huge geometric shapes are perfect for a general color theme. Corrugated paper can be cut or folded, stands without support, and comes in 17 basic colors, 7 metallic colors (wonderful reflective quality), and 31 different patterns. Checks, bricks, cobblestones, bamboo, lattice, shingles, marbled, you name it!
columns provide an elegant decorating touch. Ready-made columns can be accented with gossamer, streamers, or garland, and topped with plants, balloons or corrugated cut outs. They also look sleek and sophisticated standing alone or grouped together. Columns provide a grand entry-way or a great photo backdrop, and also work well to section off a large room (food area, mingling area, etc.)
Block off areas of a large room or hide the food service area with Curtains. Use shimmering fabric for a fantasy land feeling. Metallic, vinyl, star, holographic and cracked ice curtains in a dizzying array of colors provide an economical way to add dazzle to doorways, food areas, or photo backdrops.
Order Napkins to match your color theme, and have them imprinted with a special message. Even without incorporating a theme in your decorating, you can still delight the guest with a message that lets them know how much you care. You can choose from a wide range of napkins and ink colors. Select a metallic foil, holographic foil, prismatic foil, or traditional ink imprint. The napkins will serve several purposes: great decorating in disguise, and a delightful memento for the guests.
Add Twinkle lights to balloon arches, strands, columns or clouds, to gossamer swags and ceiling tents, table edges, around the perimeter of a room, and to hi-light signs, banners and corrugated cut-outs. If there are trees around (even indoors), add Twinkle lights to the trees or make twinkle light balls by wrapping the lights around Styrofoam balls and place them in the trees (with an extension cord). This makes a really unique round light effect. Twinkle lights look lovely when strands are placed down the center of a tabletop. While a white cord blends well with most color schemes, if you want to stick with your color theme, try this idea. Remove the bulbs from the light strand, and spray-paint the cord to match your theme color. Tape dangling light cords to the underside of the table or to the floor. Lots of oohs and aahs will follow!
Garland is ideal to mold around centerpieces, outline the edges of tabletops, wrap around Candle bases and votives, garnish gift packages, twine through balloon bouquets and wind around columns. We offer garland to match any color theme, and it is available in metallic, fringe, ivy, and even an iridescent twist ribbon that resembles water.
Luminaries provide an easy, very inexpensive tabletop decoration. The candlelight glows softly through the slits for a dreamy effect. Set three or four down the center of a table, with confetti scattered between them, or set one at each place setting. Line walkways, entry paths, room perimeters or stage fronts with these simple but popular decorations. Choose a pair of tropical drink or flamingo luminaries. For a stunning look, line your walkway or patio with our Metallic Star Luminaria.
Use shred to fill favor bags, surround centerpieces, line gift baskets and add decorative accents.
fOOD IDEAS:(even though you got that covered!)
Built-your-own Tacos or Nachos
Mini pizzas
Burgers and hot dogs
Giant deli sandwiches (Subway has a great 6' sandwich)
Great staples for a buffet style finger food meal include:
Chicken wings
Chicken strips (offer 3 or 4 interesting dipping sauces)
Meatballs (Swedish or BBQ)
Mini egg rolls
Whole water chestnuts wrapped in bacon
Veggies and dip
Assortment of sandwiches made on mini buns (about 3-4 bite size).
Make everything ahead of time, and store hot items in a warming tray (can be rented from party rental companies), or in an oven set at 200 degrees until the feeding frenzy begins! Scatter several bowls of munchies around the areas where your guests will be mingling? Chips, pretzels, nuts, M&Ms, popcorn, and Chex Mix.
SPORTS – Sports Party TipZ
Golf – "Teeing up for an awesome Retirement!", "Retirement suits you to a Tee!"- Golf Party TipZ
Baseball – "A Grand Slam of a Career!", "Take me out to the Ballgame!"- Baseball Party TipZ
Tennis – "Serving up wishes for an Ace Retirement"
Fishing – "Casting Wishes for a "Reel" Great Retirement!'
Sailing/Boating – "Bon Voyage", "Setting Sail for A Brighter Tomorrow", "Anchors Aweigh!"
Sports Spectator/Couch Potato – "King of the Remote", "Sports Fanatic!", "Take me out to the Ball Game!"
BOWLING - "Striking-up for a Ball of a Retirement"
Racing – "Revved-up for Retirement", Race Day Theme
Surfing – Cowabunga Surf's Up Theme
BOAT BUILDING- "Building a Better Tomorrow", "Anchor's Away!", Cruise Ship Theme Tips
TRAVELING- "A World of Wonder Awaits!"
NATURE - Hiking/Camping – "The Great Outdoors awaits!" Environmentalist – "Rainforest Safari", Gardens & Parks Theme
JIGSAW PUZZLES- "You've made this picture complete!"
MUSIC- "Set the Night to Music", " In 30 Years You've never missed a Beat!"
MOTORCYCLES/HARLEY DAVIDSON- "Hog Wild!" Theme
PRO WRESTLING- "Stone Cold Steve (retiree's name) retires at the Peak of his Career!"
WINE CONNOISSEUR- Wine Tasting party-"A Vintage Career!"
GARDENING- "Everything's Coming up Roses" or "Time to Blossom", Gardens & Parks Theme, Roses Theme
WOODWORKING/CRAFTING/SEWING- "Crafting a Brighter Tomorrow!"
RODEO/SQUARE DANCING-"Wild Wild West!", "Bye-Bye Buckaroo!"
FLYING/HOT AIR BALLOONING/SKYDIVING- "Flying High Into the Future!".
MEDICAL - "Take Two Fun Pills po q PM & Join Us for John's Retirement Bash"! "It's Time to CLOSE a great career" ! " John was a Physician, Not a Magician", but join us now for a Magical close to a rewarding career"!
By choosing a theme that fits the interest of the guest of honor, you will have made choosing the perfect gift easier for your other guests…they can purchase something that will be useful for the retiree as they pursue their interests, hobbies, goals or fantasies. We've only hit the tip of the iceberg here…have fun being creative!
NOSTALGIA:
If a trip down memory lane would appeal to your guest of honor, choose a theme with a nostalgic mood:
"REMEMBER WHEN…"
"ROAST AND TOAST!"
"THIS IS YOUR LIFE!"
"NOSTALGIA NIGHT!"
Using a nostalgia theme is a wonderful way to hi-light the career and life of the individual you are honoring. Do as much research before the party as you possibly can. Decorate a special chair for the honoree to sit in while they are being toasted, shine a spotlight on him or her, and preserve as many mementos as possible. A thoughtful scrapbook can then be assembled at a later date. If you are including a "Roast", ask the roasters to balance the silly comments with flattering comments…this party should make the guest of honor feel good! Ask each guest to come up with his or her own toast, tribute or remembrance. This can take many different forms: A note of thanks, a tape recorded message, a video segment, a telegram, a singing telegram, a poem, song, or skit, a photo collage, slide presentation, or a homemade music video. If you think you may have reluctant presenters in your group, ask an outgoing guest to serve as MC for the evening, and put everyone at ease. There's a ham in every group!
If the idea of spotlighting the life and career of your guest of honor doesn't appeal to you, but you'd still like to invoke a feeling of nostalgia, salute the era most appealing to the retiree, or the decade in which his/her career began. These themes are always a big hit:
DECORATIONS:
In the entryway place an enlarged picture of the Retiree on an easel and set up a guest Sign in Table with a guest book.
Use theme decorations or mix and match Solid Color Tableware for a dramatic accent to your Retirement Party. Use plates, napkins, and cups that coordinate with the Retirees favorite colors.
Sprinkle the tables with Confetti for a festive accent. No respectable party tabletop should be left without a sprinkling of confetti ! However, confetti isn't just for tables anymore! Try sprinkling confetti or sparkle powder in a color to match your theme on a dance floor, an outdoor pathway leading to your party location, in party invitations, or even inside balloons for a great, unique touch at a budget price.
Hang a personalized retirement banner.
Set up a "retirement scene" with a real hammock, their favorite novel, hat (fishing, beach sun visor, baseball & etc.), radio or CD Player, newspaper, pillow and don't forget the tropical or other type of drink. You might even want to stuff some clothes to create a retiree in effigy.
Set out memorabilia from significant accomplishments on the job, such as a pictures of a project they worked on or a sample of a product he or she produced, plaques, trophies or awards they have received. Display pictures of the guest of honor as he or she appeared over the years.
A nice touch for the evening would be to set up a photo backdrop area - either a balloon arch, columns, or a metallic Curtain so that the retiree can have his/her picture taken with either individuals or groupings of his choice. You will want to take plenty of photographs to document this important once-in-a-lifetime event!
Decorating with Balloons, is an inexpensive but powerful way to transform your party area into a festive space in minutes. Attach Streamers to helium filled latex Balloons or Mylar Balloons in coordinating colors around the room. Balloon arches are ideal for photo backdrops, entryways, and to hi-light different areas around your party room and are easy to make. Make Balloon Clusters and hang or pin them to curtains and walls. Use three coordinating colors for the best effect. Make balloon flowers, balloon garlands , balloon columns or balloon arches,
Curling Ribbon is a necessity when decorating! It can be used to anchor balloons, attach curling ribbon clusters to accent balloons. Make into curls and scattered over tabletops for an inexpensive and easy decorative touch. Curling Ribbon is available in a multitude of colors, and is easily "curled" with the blade of a pair of scissors. Make crepe rosettes and attach to the corners of the tables.
Decorating with Streamers is fun, and it's an easy way to add a flourish of color to your party room with just a few simple steps. Instantly transform your room by draping 2" or 4" wide streamers in your theme colors from the ceiling's center to the room's sides, then attach a cluster of balloons to the ceiling where your streamers meet. For added effect, twist the streamers after they are anchored to a ceilings, walls or a table. To create colorful two-tone streamers, place two different colored streamers back-to-back, and twist for a unique look. Simply twist them as you walk toward the wall, or anywhere you think a good place to attach your streamers would be. You can also gather 6-8 streamers and attach them to your walls (mounting them in corners and on opposite-facing walls works well). Then, twist them and attach them to the ceiling in the center of the room. If a tent-like look is not your preference, they also look terrific hanging from doorframes, cascading vertically down walls or hanging horizontally across ceilings.Streamers can also be used to accent tabletops by making rosettes that can be attached to the corners of table, they can also be used to make bows for gifts. Light fixtures are a good place to attach your streamers, add a small cluster of balloons and some curling ribbon clusters for a marvelous effect.
Gossamer is a beautiful, lightweight "fabric" that creates a stunning dreamlike setting for your party when it is draped or hung. You can create fabulous decorating touches for your party with gossamer and it is very reasonably priced and holds its shape beautifully. Gossamer is available in a multitude of colors and theme patterns, and there are different widths to fit any of your party decorating needs. You are in for a delightful surprise, if you have never used gossamer in the past for decorating. Discover the secrets of decorating with gossamer! This exclusive how-to book gives you complete instructions on how to decorate rooms, tables, ceilings, and much more! This is the solution for all your decorating needs! Gossamer can be used in a variety of ways when decorating. If you are decorating a large area, or want to make any area look more intimate and festive use gossamer. It is perfect for hiding the supports, corner posts and steel frame that often show inside of a tent if you will be using one. Hide unsightly walls, ceilings and doorframes with gossamer by draping, swagging, or covering just about anything. Wrap gossamer around columns, stair rails, or balloon arches in your theme colors. Twist or braid two colors together for a stunning look. Transform any room into fantasy location. Create a tent-like appearance in any room by gathering the gossamer at a central point in the ceiling and draping it to the walls. Use it to accent your table by swagging it at the top edge of your table skirting. Make bows out of gossamer streamers to hang on table-ends, chairs, doorways, stair rails or anywhere. Gossamer holds its shape beautifully and can be used at a fraction of the cost of wired ribbon. Use it to cover banquet or reception chairs. Drape a piece of 19" gossamer across the top of each chair back, and then tie a gossamer streamer bow around the back of the chair. The bows can be cut to any length, and even look lovely with tails trailing on the floor. If you have ever used chair bows you know how costly they can be, but gossamer is budget priced and very affordable.
Cover a wall with seamless paper and allow guests to leave messages, clever doodles, or creative outlines of themselves for the guest of honor. A really fun keepsake! Start by creating a message of welcome or a greeting to the guest of honor on the sign prior to the party. Then you can clip the doodles and messages after the party and preserve them in a scrapbook! Transform any large room into a spectacular party place. Cover walls, doors, floors, and windows with rolls of Seamless Paper (9' X 36' roll), decorative flat paper (4' X 50' roll), or Poly Vinyl. The paper and the Poly Vinyl both come in a stunning array of colors, and patterns: stars, marble, brick, checkered, cobblestone, and water. Cover a floor with black & white check Poly Vinyl for a fabulous look for a 50's sock hop! Transform ceilings into a starry night sky with a star background paper in black or blue with gold or white stars! Corrugated paper can be used to "build" props and setting pieces like nothing else. Use it to make columns, faux staircases, structures (pirate ship, a fairy castle, a tiki hut, an enormous basketball. Let your imagination run wild), and to cut out shapes and 3-D designs to fit you. Huge geometric shapes are perfect for a general color theme. Corrugated paper can be cut or folded, stands without support, and comes in 17 basic colors, 7 metallic colors (wonderful reflective quality), and 31 different patterns. Checks, bricks, cobblestones, bamboo, lattice, shingles, marbled, you name it!
columns provide an elegant decorating touch. Ready-made columns can be accented with gossamer, streamers, or garland, and topped with plants, balloons or corrugated cut outs. They also look sleek and sophisticated standing alone or grouped together. Columns provide a grand entry-way or a great photo backdrop, and also work well to section off a large room (food area, mingling area, etc.)
Block off areas of a large room or hide the food service area with Curtains. Use shimmering fabric for a fantasy land feeling. Metallic, vinyl, star, holographic and cracked ice curtains in a dizzying array of colors provide an economical way to add dazzle to doorways, food areas, or photo backdrops.
Order Napkins to match your color theme, and have them imprinted with a special message. Even without incorporating a theme in your decorating, you can still delight the guest with a message that lets them know how much you care. You can choose from a wide range of napkins and ink colors. Select a metallic foil, holographic foil, prismatic foil, or traditional ink imprint. The napkins will serve several purposes: great decorating in disguise, and a delightful memento for the guests.
Add Twinkle lights to balloon arches, strands, columns or clouds, to gossamer swags and ceiling tents, table edges, around the perimeter of a room, and to hi-light signs, banners and corrugated cut-outs. If there are trees around (even indoors), add Twinkle lights to the trees or make twinkle light balls by wrapping the lights around Styrofoam balls and place them in the trees (with an extension cord). This makes a really unique round light effect. Twinkle lights look lovely when strands are placed down the center of a tabletop. While a white cord blends well with most color schemes, if you want to stick with your color theme, try this idea. Remove the bulbs from the light strand, and spray-paint the cord to match your theme color. Tape dangling light cords to the underside of the table or to the floor. Lots of oohs and aahs will follow!
Garland is ideal to mold around centerpieces, outline the edges of tabletops, wrap around Candle bases and votives, garnish gift packages, twine through balloon bouquets and wind around columns. We offer garland to match any color theme, and it is available in metallic, fringe, ivy, and even an iridescent twist ribbon that resembles water.
Luminaries provide an easy, very inexpensive tabletop decoration. The candlelight glows softly through the slits for a dreamy effect. Set three or four down the center of a table, with confetti scattered between them, or set one at each place setting. Line walkways, entry paths, room perimeters or stage fronts with these simple but popular decorations. Choose a pair of tropical drink or flamingo luminaries. For a stunning look, line your walkway or patio with our Metallic Star Luminaria.
Use shred to fill favor bags, surround centerpieces, line gift baskets and add decorative accents.
fOOD IDEAS:(even though you got that covered!)
Built-your-own Tacos or Nachos
Mini pizzas
Burgers and hot dogs
Giant deli sandwiches (Subway has a great 6' sandwich)
Great staples for a buffet style finger food meal include:
Chicken wings
Chicken strips (offer 3 or 4 interesting dipping sauces)
Meatballs (Swedish or BBQ)
Mini egg rolls
Whole water chestnuts wrapped in bacon
Veggies and dip
Assortment of sandwiches made on mini buns (about 3-4 bite size).
Make everything ahead of time, and store hot items in a warming tray (can be rented from party rental companies), or in an oven set at 200 degrees until the feeding frenzy begins! Scatter several bowls of munchies around the areas where your guests will be mingling? Chips, pretzels, nuts, M&Ms, popcorn, and Chex Mix.
my mother in law has retired - need gift idea please?
Q. My mother in law retired from her job last week, and my husband and I have no idea what to get for her as a gift. What do you get a retiree?? Any ideas?
Thanks for your help!
Thanks for your help!
A. Make a gift basket of some of her favorite things.
A good book, some relaxing bath items, a little bag of money so she can enjoy her retirement and take a day to shop for something she wants.
I did this for my mom. I bought a little velvet bag with tassels and inside I put 300.00 dollars and a note telling her to take a day just for herself to do whatever she wanted.
then sign it, love the kids and make it a great retirement.
J
A good book, some relaxing bath items, a little bag of money so she can enjoy her retirement and take a day to shop for something she wants.
I did this for my mom. I bought a little velvet bag with tassels and inside I put 300.00 dollars and a note telling her to take a day just for herself to do whatever she wanted.
then sign it, love the kids and make it a great retirement.
J
retirement party ideas?
Q. i am helping my mom plan a retirement party for my grandma. we were thinking of having it a luau theme but we need ideas of how to keep the guests entertained... and we are pretty sure its going to be "open house"... where people can come and go as they please... we are having it at our house in the backyard food is already taken care of...any ideas?
A. I just love this website and its ideas!
http://www.stretcher.com/stories/04/04jan19a.cfm
And this one:
http://www.shindigz.com/tipz.cfm?caid=707726
"Many people consider retirement to be one of the most relaxing and happy times of their life, however, others may approach this time with mixed emotion. Above all else, when you are planning a retirement party, be sensitive to the feelings of the retiree. If the guest of honor is being "forced" into retirement because of poor health or company downsizing, don't put the emphasis on how wonderful it will be to sleep in and to have all the time in the world for leisurely pursuits. All retirement celebrations should be as upbeat as possible, and should "honor" the life of the retiree.
As with any party, whether it be a milestone birthday party, anniversary, graduation, etc., we recommend that you center your theme around the guest of honor's interests, hobbies, passions, or hopes and dreams for the future . To get your creative juices flowing, we have outlined a few theme ideas in the sections that follow. After you make your selection, choose invitations, decorations, favors and games/activities that match your theme.
…Because life should be more fun…don't forget that even as the host or hostess, you should absolutely enjoy yourself and reap the rewards of your good planning. Choose a theme that you are excited about, and take pleasure in the little moments of satisfaction you'll encounter along the way. Let the celebration reflect the caring and joy you have put into your planning. If you need additional ideas or suggestions more specific to your party, please email us anytime…we're here to help make all your parties a huge success!
HOBBIES/INTERESTS OF THE RETIREE:
SPORTS
Golf – "Teeing up for an awesome Retirement!", "Retirement suits you to a Tee!"
Baseball – "A Grand Slam of a Career!", "Take me out to the Ballgame!"
Tennis – "Serving up wishes for an Ace Retirement"
Fishing – "Casting Wishes for a "Reel" Great Retirement!'
Sailing/Boating – "Bon Voyage", "Setting Sail for A Brighter Tomorrow", "Anchors Aweigh!"
Sports Spectator/Couch Potato – "King of the Remote", "Sports Fanatic!", "Take me out to the Ball Game!"
BOAT BUILDING- "Building a Better Tomorrow", "Anchor's Away!"
TRAVELING- "A World of Wonder Awaits!"
NATURE - Hiking/Camping – "The Great Outdoors awaits!" Environmentalist – "Rainforest Safari"
JIGSAW PUZZLES- "You've made this picture complete!"
MUSIC- "Set the Night to Music", "You've never missed a Beat!"
MOTORCYCLES/HARLEY DAVIDSON- "Hog Wild!"
PRO WRESTLING- "Stone Cold Steve (retiree's name) retires at the Peak of his Career!"
WINE CONNOISSEUR- Wine Tasting party-"A Vintage Career!"
GARDENING- "Everything's Coming up Roses" or "Time to Blossom"
WOODWORKING/CRAFTING/SEWING- "Crafting a Brighter Tomorrow!"
RODEO/SQUARE DANCING-"Wild Wild West!", "Bye-Bye Buckaroo!"
FLYING/HOT AIR BALLOONING/SKYDIVING- "Flying High Into the Future!"
By choosing a theme that fits the interest of the guest of honor, you will have made choosing the perfect gift easier for your other guests…they can purchase something that will be useful for the retiree as they pursue their interests, hobbies, goals or fantasies. We've only hit the tip of the iceberg here…have fun being creative!
NOSTALGIA:
If a trip down memory lane would appeal to your guest of honor, choose a theme with a nostalgic mood:
"REMEMBER WHEN…"
"ROAST AND TOAST!"
"THIS IS YOUR LIFE!"
"NOSTALGIA NIGHT!"
Using a nostalgia theme is a wonderful way to hi-light the career and life of the individual you are honoring. Do as much research before the party as you possibly can. Decorate a special chair for the honoree to sit in while they are being toasted, shine a spotlight on him or her, and preserve as many mementos as possible. A thoughtful scrapbook can then be assembled at a later date. If you are including a "Roast", ask the roasters to balance the silly comments with flattering comments…this party should make the guest of honor feel good! Ask each guest to come up with his or her own toast, tribute or remembrance. This can take many different forms: A note of thanks, a tape recorded message, a video segment, a telegram, a singing telegram, a poem, song, or skit, a photo collage, slide presentation, or a homemade music video. If you think you may have reluctant presenters in your group, ask an outgoing guest to serve as MC for the evening, and put everyone at ease. There's a ham in every group!
If the idea of spotlighting the life and career of your guest of honor doesn't appeal to you, but you'd still like to invoke a feeling of nostalgia, salute the era most appealing to the retiree, or the decade in which his/her career began. These themes are always a big hit:
"RETRO THEME" – 60s & 70s
"FABULOUS FIFTIES" – A sock hop or just good old Rock n' Roll fun!
"SWING PARTY!" – A salute to the 40s!
FANTASY RETIREMENT LOCATION:
TROPICAL PARADISE? – "Hawaiian Luau"
SANDY BEACH? – "Beach Bash"
YACHTING AROUND THE GLOBE? - "Anchors Away", "Nautical" or "Bon Voyage"
A DUDE RANCH? – "Wild Wild West!"
LAS VEGAS/MONACO? – "Casino Night"
THE AMAZON? – "It's a Jungle out there!"
GLOBE TROTTING? – "A World of Wonder Awaits!"
SULTRY SOUTH AMERICA? – "Mexican Fiesta!"
Decorate your party rooms to resemble the fantasy retirement location as much as possible. Include lots of authentic music, lighting, and food to transport guests to a really soothing place!
GENERAL THEMES:
"YOUR SHOES WILL BE HARD TO FILL"
"DREAMS OF TOMORROW"
"HOW BRIGHTLY YOU'LL ALWAYS SHINE!" – Stars, stars & more stars!
"KING/QUEEN FOR A DAY!"
"EVERYTHING'S COMING UP ROSES"
"THE BEST IS YET TO COME"
"WE'LL BE INSIDE OUT AND BACKWARD WITHOUT YOU!" – Encourage guests to wear attire inside out, present food in reverse order (every meal should start with dessert!), have banners and invitations written back-to-front, etc.
"IT'S A JUNGLE OUT THERE!" – Take guests on a safari!
"PROGRESSIVE DINNER" – Include all the favorites of the guest of honor at different homes, or choose multiple restaurants, and transport all the guests from place to place on a trolley or bus, or in limousines!
"TACKY NIGHT" – Hi-light everything tacky the guest of honor has embraced or avoided over the years!"
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http://www.shindigz.com/tipz.cfm?caid=707726
"Many people consider retirement to be one of the most relaxing and happy times of their life, however, others may approach this time with mixed emotion. Above all else, when you are planning a retirement party, be sensitive to the feelings of the retiree. If the guest of honor is being "forced" into retirement because of poor health or company downsizing, don't put the emphasis on how wonderful it will be to sleep in and to have all the time in the world for leisurely pursuits. All retirement celebrations should be as upbeat as possible, and should "honor" the life of the retiree.
As with any party, whether it be a milestone birthday party, anniversary, graduation, etc., we recommend that you center your theme around the guest of honor's interests, hobbies, passions, or hopes and dreams for the future . To get your creative juices flowing, we have outlined a few theme ideas in the sections that follow. After you make your selection, choose invitations, decorations, favors and games/activities that match your theme.
…Because life should be more fun…don't forget that even as the host or hostess, you should absolutely enjoy yourself and reap the rewards of your good planning. Choose a theme that you are excited about, and take pleasure in the little moments of satisfaction you'll encounter along the way. Let the celebration reflect the caring and joy you have put into your planning. If you need additional ideas or suggestions more specific to your party, please email us anytime…we're here to help make all your parties a huge success!
HOBBIES/INTERESTS OF THE RETIREE:
SPORTS
Golf – "Teeing up for an awesome Retirement!", "Retirement suits you to a Tee!"
Baseball – "A Grand Slam of a Career!", "Take me out to the Ballgame!"
Tennis – "Serving up wishes for an Ace Retirement"
Fishing – "Casting Wishes for a "Reel" Great Retirement!'
Sailing/Boating – "Bon Voyage", "Setting Sail for A Brighter Tomorrow", "Anchors Aweigh!"
Sports Spectator/Couch Potato – "King of the Remote", "Sports Fanatic!", "Take me out to the Ball Game!"
BOAT BUILDING- "Building a Better Tomorrow", "Anchor's Away!"
TRAVELING- "A World of Wonder Awaits!"
NATURE - Hiking/Camping – "The Great Outdoors awaits!" Environmentalist – "Rainforest Safari"
JIGSAW PUZZLES- "You've made this picture complete!"
MUSIC- "Set the Night to Music", "You've never missed a Beat!"
MOTORCYCLES/HARLEY DAVIDSON- "Hog Wild!"
PRO WRESTLING- "Stone Cold Steve (retiree's name) retires at the Peak of his Career!"
WINE CONNOISSEUR- Wine Tasting party-"A Vintage Career!"
GARDENING- "Everything's Coming up Roses" or "Time to Blossom"
WOODWORKING/CRAFTING/SEWING- "Crafting a Brighter Tomorrow!"
RODEO/SQUARE DANCING-"Wild Wild West!", "Bye-Bye Buckaroo!"
FLYING/HOT AIR BALLOONING/SKYDIVING- "Flying High Into the Future!"
By choosing a theme that fits the interest of the guest of honor, you will have made choosing the perfect gift easier for your other guests…they can purchase something that will be useful for the retiree as they pursue their interests, hobbies, goals or fantasies. We've only hit the tip of the iceberg here…have fun being creative!
NOSTALGIA:
If a trip down memory lane would appeal to your guest of honor, choose a theme with a nostalgic mood:
"REMEMBER WHEN…"
"ROAST AND TOAST!"
"THIS IS YOUR LIFE!"
"NOSTALGIA NIGHT!"
Using a nostalgia theme is a wonderful way to hi-light the career and life of the individual you are honoring. Do as much research before the party as you possibly can. Decorate a special chair for the honoree to sit in while they are being toasted, shine a spotlight on him or her, and preserve as many mementos as possible. A thoughtful scrapbook can then be assembled at a later date. If you are including a "Roast", ask the roasters to balance the silly comments with flattering comments…this party should make the guest of honor feel good! Ask each guest to come up with his or her own toast, tribute or remembrance. This can take many different forms: A note of thanks, a tape recorded message, a video segment, a telegram, a singing telegram, a poem, song, or skit, a photo collage, slide presentation, or a homemade music video. If you think you may have reluctant presenters in your group, ask an outgoing guest to serve as MC for the evening, and put everyone at ease. There's a ham in every group!
If the idea of spotlighting the life and career of your guest of honor doesn't appeal to you, but you'd still like to invoke a feeling of nostalgia, salute the era most appealing to the retiree, or the decade in which his/her career began. These themes are always a big hit:
"RETRO THEME" – 60s & 70s
"FABULOUS FIFTIES" – A sock hop or just good old Rock n' Roll fun!
"SWING PARTY!" – A salute to the 40s!
FANTASY RETIREMENT LOCATION:
TROPICAL PARADISE? – "Hawaiian Luau"
SANDY BEACH? – "Beach Bash"
YACHTING AROUND THE GLOBE? - "Anchors Away", "Nautical" or "Bon Voyage"
A DUDE RANCH? – "Wild Wild West!"
LAS VEGAS/MONACO? – "Casino Night"
THE AMAZON? – "It's a Jungle out there!"
GLOBE TROTTING? – "A World of Wonder Awaits!"
SULTRY SOUTH AMERICA? – "Mexican Fiesta!"
Decorate your party rooms to resemble the fantasy retirement location as much as possible. Include lots of authentic music, lighting, and food to transport guests to a really soothing place!
GENERAL THEMES:
"YOUR SHOES WILL BE HARD TO FILL"
"DREAMS OF TOMORROW"
"HOW BRIGHTLY YOU'LL ALWAYS SHINE!" – Stars, stars & more stars!
"KING/QUEEN FOR A DAY!"
"EVERYTHING'S COMING UP ROSES"
"THE BEST IS YET TO COME"
"WE'LL BE INSIDE OUT AND BACKWARD WITHOUT YOU!" – Encourage guests to wear attire inside out, present food in reverse order (every meal should start with dessert!), have banners and invitations written back-to-front, etc.
"IT'S A JUNGLE OUT THERE!" – Take guests on a safari!
"PROGRESSIVE DINNER" – Include all the favorites of the guest of honor at different homes, or choose multiple restaurants, and transport all the guests from place to place on a trolley or bus, or in limousines!
"TACKY NIGHT" – Hi-light everything tacky the guest of honor has embraced or avoided over the years!"
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