Although many young people view the 21st birthday as the last milestone for an American, there are other ages that bring about a lot of change. Turning 30 is a huge milestone in the life of any woman - and should be celebrated as such! If you're leaving your twenties behind this year, why not throw an all out birthday bash to celebrate the start of a decade of self-confidence and fun!
Since you're about to reach an age of self assurance, you no longer have to invite every single person you know to avoid hurt feelings and can focus on enjoying the birthday celebration with only your closest family members and friends. Try sending out mini cocktail shakers filled with silver amorini chocolate hearts to get guests excited about the upcoming event. Make sure you let them know that your event will be a classy one and write that a formal dress code is mandatory for entrance to the celebration!
Once your guests have arrived at your home or party venue, show them just how far you've come since college by serving a home-cooked meal and several courses of complementary wines. Party topics place cards can help to get intellectual conversation flowing by asking guests to read and discuss the listed questions. Have a friend bring over the final treat of the night (after all, you can't make your own birthday cake!) and toast to your successes using personalized plastic Champaign flutes.
After you've proven yourself to be the perfect adult host, it's time to go out for a night on the town to celebrate the fact that you're still young! Arranging a bar crawl scavenger hunt is a fun way to see the sights - just make up a list of items that need to be collected or pictures that need to be taken, arm each team of guests with a disposable camera and personalized birthday party bag and let the fun begin!
Always make sure to appoint a designated driver or to use public transportation or a car service, and don't let any of your guests drink and drive. With a 30th birthday party that is this fun, you'll wish your 40th would come sooner so you could repeat the event!