1. Black and White
If you want your 21st to be a classy and totally insta worthy affair, a black and white theme is a great way to go. This dress code is easy to abide and will ensure all your guests look their very chicest. By wearing red you can be sure that no matter what you are always the center of attention. Now that youâre nearly 21 itâs time to put away the cruisers and get yourself a cocktail. Speak to a bartender about designing some signature drinks for your big event.
2. Latin Fiesta
Latin Fiestas are having a moment on the 21st birthday party scene and for good reason. A fiesta is a fun and colourful celebration that your friends and family will love. For your 21st Fiesta decorate your event space with as much colour as possible. Organise a variety of Latin inspired dishes bursting with exotic flavours to be served to you and your guests. It wouldnât be a 21st birthday party without cocktails, so stay on theme organise some cocktails that incorporate the popular Central and South American spirit âmezcalâ.
3. Weekend Away
Why have a birthday party when you can have a birthday weekend? Gather the gang and head to the coast for a luxurious couple of days spent relaxing on world-class beaches and evenings hanging out at the wide range of quality restaurants and bars the area has to offer. If youâve got a big group, you may want to consider hiring out a waterfront property via Airbnb. This is surprisingly affordable with a big enough group.
4. Spit Roast
Having your 21st in your private home is a great way to ensure every element of your big night is exactly how you like it without the restrictions of a commercial venue. Just because you are hosting your party at home, doesnât mean you can and your guest shouldnât feast like youâre at a five star venue. Fire Cue provides catering to private events and will bring an incredible Latin style spit roast right to your door. This exotic catering choice is sure to have your friends talking long after the hangovers subside.
5. Luxurious Pool Party
If you happen to be a summer baby, a pool party is a unique way to celebrate turning 21. Weâre not talking about a kids pool party in the backyard with games and your Dad on the BBQ, weâre talking a Malibu style luxury Pool Party with cocktails, a DJ and possibly a buffet style food station with plenty of light and refreshing summer dishes.
6. Go Glamping
For those who love the outdoors, glamping or camping could be the ultimate 21st experience. Or if actually glamping is too much, stick to a glamping inspired party theme. Pick an outdoors destination and light up the space with festoon lights. Set up teepees, place rugs and throw cushions on the ground around low slung tables. Organise a live musician for the start of the night and then switch to big speakers and the ipod later on when the dancing begins. Have a BBQ going with grilled meats, burger stations and salad bars. Donât forget the piĂšce de rĂ©sistance; a blazing campfire.
7. Intimate Feast
There are only so many 21st birthday parties you can attend before the stock standard over crowded, booze filled events get a little old. Why not treat your best friends to an intimate dinner instead? Set up a drinks tab, fuel your guests with cocktails and a range of share platters and laugh the night away. Thereâs nothing better than a good meal with great friends. Book out a table at Fire Cue and weâll design an exquisite menu to suit your taste.
8. Space cowboys
Celebrate your 21st in style with this super fun dress up theme. In honour of an NSYNC classic, think glitter, colored cowboy hats, boots, fun outfits, mesh. Get creative with your friends and design your own outfits. Then dance the night away to groovy tunes, be sure to have a photographer or photobooth present to capture all the awesome outfits.
Your 21st birthday party is a special occasion. While you may want it to be classier than your 18th, this may be your last chance to party like a teenager before your next milestone birthday (the dreaded 30th) rolls around. To make your 21st birthday one to remember we have 21 tips to help you celebrate!
9. Plan Your Birthday Party theme
You only turn 21 once, have fun with it! Set your 21st birthday party theme to something thatâs all about you, whether you create the ultimate function club andall your friends dress up as something beginning with the first letter of your name or something/someone from the year you were born to celebrate you and your big day!
10. Start Early: Birthday eve
One of our favourite 21st birthday party ideas: Take a practice run and host a pre-party on the eve of your 21st birthday! Youâve got all day to recover before you do it all over again for your actual 21st birthday party!
11. Hottest 21
Dedicate your 21st birthday party to the things you love! Have a âHottest 21â countdown of your favourite 21 songs. Youâll be guaranteed to spend the night on the dance floor showing your friends just how well you can move.
12. 21 Drinks
Now, weâre not recommending that you do this in the space of a few hours. Start your 21st birthday off with a champagne breakfast, make your way to some lunchtime mimosas and see if you can get through 21 drinks before midnight (or before passing out, whichever comes first).
13. Invitation Ideas
Make your 21st birthday invitations kooky enough that nobody will want to miss it. You can write a riddle that your friends will have to solve to figure out the party details or just get crafty and make them on the back of cut outs of your face.
14. Scavenger Hunt
Make a list of 21 tasks to complete before the night is up for you and your friends at your 21st birthday party. The tasks can be simple enough that they can be performed at the bar, the losers have to buy the winner a drink!
15. Decorate Your Function Space
Once youâve finished searching for the top function room reviews, design your function spaceyour own by hanging 21st birthday decorations everywhere. Create a photo timeline or slideshow, cover the place in balloons and lanterns to make the party truly your own.
16. Digital birthday cards
In lieu of birthday cards, organise a responsible person (i.e mum or dad) to go around the party videoing your friends wishing you a happy 21st birthday. The messages are bound to get funnier through the night.
17. Memory jar
Have an empty box, blank paper and pens set up somewhere at your 21st birthday party and instruct all of your friends to write down a funny or nice memory they have with you, you can read out them out later in the night for some laughs and âawwsâ.
18. Disposable cameras
Place disposable cameras around the party so that people can snap away throughout the night and document your 21st birthday party! This is bound to have funny results that, unlike a bad iPhone selfie or snapchat story, canât be deleted.
19. Get Supplies
Donât go in unprepared, make sure you stock up on 21st birthday supplies so that youâre ready for whatever the night throws at you. Tissues for those heart-warming speeches, a sick bag for the next morning and a pizza ready in the fridge for when you stumble home at the end of the night with the munchies.
20. For girls
For a truly girly girlâs 21st birthday, pamper yourself! Get your hair, makeup and nails done. Splurge on that dress you love so that you can look and feel like the party princess you are for the big night!
21. For guys
Guys can pamper themselves too, but if thatâs not your idea of fun, you can have more of a âblokeyâ guyâs 21st birthday by doing whatever you fancy, whether itâs catching an afternoon game or sinking some pre-party beers with your mates.
22. Gifts
Youâre probably going to get some pretty special gifts for your 21st birthday but if youâre worried you wonât get that special something you have your eye on, start dropping subtle hints to your friends and family leading up to the big day so that your 21st birthday presents wonât end up getting returned.
23. Games
A fun way to make your 21st birthday unique is to play some games that will not only show how much your friends all know and care about you but will also give you a walk down memory lane. Think up some games that will test your friendsâ knowledge of how well they really know you.
24. Karaoke
Hire a karaoke machine and get ready to belt out all your favourite songs! Not only is karaoke lots of fun but you can totally embarrass your friends when it comes to their 21st birthday with the sneaky footage you took when it was their turn behind the mic.
25. Party X
Attach a go pro to your person or place it somewhere in the venue at your 21st birthday party or even just tell everyone to take lots of videos. You may not want to watch the footage the next day though, or ever.
26. Birth-weekend Bender
You only turn 21 once, you may as well milk it for all itâs got! Three nights of partying means triple the fun, right?
27. Get fancy
Demonstrate your maturity and organise classy canapĂ©s and cocktails at the venue for your 21st birthday party so that you can look the part of being a legal adult (even if you donât quite feel like it yet).
28. Donât get fancy
Totally disregard tip #19 and embrace your youth before it disappears forever! Turn those canapĂ©s into mini cheeseburgers and swap those cocktails for beers! Itâs your 21st birthday party, you can act however you want!
29. Hire An Epic Venue
A killer party calls for the perfect 21st birthday venue: somewhere that will cater to your needs for your special night, is in the perfect spot for all your guests to access and has beautiful big function rooms to fit in all your guests with plenty of room for dancing, like the Pineapple Hotel!
So now youâve got some ideas on how to make sure your 21st birthday party goes off without a hitch and you and all your guests will all have a blast! Book a function room for the big night at the Pineapple Hotel now and talk to them about your ideas, theyâll be happy to do whatever they can to make your night special and all about you!
30. Bonus: Arrive By Helicopter
Take a scenic tourwith your best friends and capture spectacular sights of the city, then amaze your guests and arrive at your 21st birthday party by helicopter!
FAQs
How do I host a 21st birthday party? âș
When planning a 21st birthday party, start by setting a strict budget and tracking your spending. Then move on to the guest list, picking the date and time and booking a venue. Once this is done, you can move on to the fun stuff like the theme, food, drinks, decorations, music and entertainment!
What are 21st birthday traditions? âș21 Drinks. One of the most popular, and most dangerous, of American 21st birthday rituals is the concept of 21 drinks. The basic premise is that the newly minted 21 year old consume 21 drinks over the course of the evening.
What color is for 21st birthday? âș21-YEAR-OLD PARTY SUPPLIES: Our 21st birthday decorations' color are mainly blue and black, silver flag and 21-year-old foil balloons show an elegant atmosphere, unisex, can be reused many times, and can be easily achieve.
What does the 21st key symbolizes? âșKey pendants are customarily given as a present on the 21st birthday. This tradition dates from the times when at twenty-one, you were considered old enough to be a key-holder to your family's home, and thus hold a symbolical 'senior' position in the family.
How do you make a birthday party special for adults? âș- 01 of 35. Host a Game Night. Sugar & Cloth. ...
- 02 of 35. Do a Spa Day. StefaNikolic/Getty Images. ...
- 03 of 35. Have a Cake Swap. Sugar & Cloth. ...
- 04 of 35. Cook the Night Away. Darling Down South. ...
- 05 of 35. Have DIY Wine Tasting. ...
- 06 of 35. Host a Film Screening. ...
- 07 of 35. Host a Mixology Party. ...
- 08 of 35. Opt for a Classy Affair.
Consider your budget
According to the venue booking team at VenueNow, the average 'low' budget for a 21st birthday is around $1,000 or $2,000. That might sound high, but don't fret â more often than not, you won't have to pay that amount upfront. In fact, you'll probably just have to pay a small deposit.
Emcee 1: (while a birthday song is played) I would like to request our birthday celebrant,_______ to come forward. You may now make your wish ma'am andâŠâŠ blow your birthday candle. May your wish do come true (Invite the visitors to greet the celebrant) Everybody, let us say, â Happy Birthday ma'am ____!!!
Why is turning 21 a milestone? âșIn the U.S. the legal age for drinking, smoking, and entering nightclubs is 21. So the 21st birthday is a significant turning point for a young adult as they're now able to partake in more adult activities, legally.
What is a 21st birthday called? âșThe 21st birthday, often called 'coming of age', once had special significance.
What do you buy for a 21st birthday party? âș- 21st Birthday Card. $2 AT ETSY. ...
- Birthday Cake. $62 AT MILK BAR. ...
- Tipsy Scoop Boozy Ice Cream. Get Lit Birthday Party Pack. ...
- The Spirited Labels. Finally Legal 21 Birthday Wine Label. ...
- Birthdate Book. ...
- Top Shelf 3-Piece Cirque Decanter Set. ...
- XinJDM. ...
- ICE 101 Starter Set.
What color is 30 year birthday? âș
30th Birthday Party. Color scheme- Teal, Brown, and Gold.
What is the color for turning 40? âșWhen it comes to 40th party decorations for your Cheers to Forty Years birthday celebration go with the colors of the birthday guy's favorite drink. For example, if his favorite is Guinness the party colors should be black and gold.
What do I say to my daughter's 21st? âș- If there's one person who makes me want to live for 1000 more years, it's you. Happy birthday my girl!
- The world is a much more beautiful place with you in it. I'm really glad you were born. ...
- Happy 21st! ...
- Many congratulations on your 21st! ...
- 21 looks absolutely beautiful on you.
Twentyâone was once the age of majority, and although this changed to 18 way back in 1969, the 21st is still the 'important' birthday for many people, as Prince William's muchâpublicised bash at Windsor Castle demonstrated. As a gift, buy the birthday boy or girl a copy of the newspaper for the day they were born.
Why do people have 21st? âșSo goes the old song, but why is a person's 21st birthday so special? The 'key to the door' signified the reaching of adulthood and the independence that brought with it. Of course it is not so significant these days, as the age of majority in the UK was revised down to 18 by the Family Law Reform Act of 1969.
How do you make a party not boring? âș- Don't Be Afraid to Invite a Circus. ...
- Upend the Party Formula. ...
- Give Your Guests Something To Do. ...
- The Music Matters. ...
- Embrace Wretched Excess. ...
- Disregard the Last Tip. ...
- Plan Your Bar. ...
- Know Your Guests and Seat Them Properly.
- Create a map. ...
- Mix up a signature drink. ...
- Put together a time capsule. ...
- Give out party favors or create commemorative items. ...
- Make a cookbook. ...
- Rent a photo booth. ...
- Do some storytelling. ...
- Give awards.
- Halloween Party.
- Pirate Party/ Treasure Island.
- Hollywood.
- Fancy Dress (anything goes)
- Wild West.
- Under the Sea/ Nautical.
- Famous Dead People.
- Heroes vs Villains.
- Keep your guest list small. ...
- Make your own invitations. ...
- Use free printables to decorate. ...
- Pick a theme you already have decorations for. ...
- Have the party at your house. ...
- Don't party at meal time. ...
- Make or decorate your own cake. ...
- Use the dollar store for party supplies.
- Step 1: Check for budget constraints. Set a budget before you start with the birthday planning. ...
- Step 2: Select a theme for the party. ...
- Step 3: How to select a date and day. ...
- Step 4: Space available and rooms needed. ...
- Step 5: Guest List and invites. ...
- Step 6: Food and Snacks. ...
- Step 7: Plan Games & Fun Time. ...
- Step 8: Goodie Bags.
What do you do to celebrate? âș
- Dinner party with loved ones.
- Walk or jog in the park.
- Watch the sunrise or sunset.
- Massage or spa treatment.
- Game night with friends.
- Start a new journal.
- Go on an adventure.
- Try a new hobby.
- You Can Legally Drink.
- You Can Legally Gamble and Go To A Casino.
- You Can Legally Rent A Car.
- You Can Teach Someone How To Drive.
- You Can Earn A Pilot's License.
- You Can Get a Concealed Weapons License.
- You Can Adopt A Child.
- You Can Go To A Nightclub or Strip Club.
Birthday money
It appears that the general amount for a birthday celebration is around $25, no matter the relationship. Money etiquette experts suggest spending $10 to $20 for classmates while expanding the budget to $25 for close friends, $50 for relatives and upwards of $100 for your own children.
She said events like birthdays, graduations and weddings are not fundraisers, so it is not appropriate to outright ask for money. âThese are major lifecycle events that are celebratory in their own right,â she said.
What should an event host say? âș- Know Your Audience. Knowing who you are presenting to is key. ...
- Prepare and Plan. ...
- Come Out Strong. ...
- Introduce Yourself. ...
- Explain Why the Event is Special. ...
- Add Some Interaction. ...
- Craft a Big Closing.
introduction - Capture the audience's attention with a fun anecdote, little joke or quote. The birthday speech introduction can include thanking everyone for coming and their gifts, thanking the person who asked you to make a speech, and thanking the people who planned the party.
How do you welcome a guest for a birthday party? âșHello Friends â I welcome everyone to my birthday party! So finally it's my birthday, the day that I have been waiting for so long. I couldn't have been happier today as everyone is present here right from my family to friends, to make my day extra special.
How can I make my best friend's birthday special? âș- Get flowers. ...
- Get a cake. ...
- Plan a party. ...
- Sweep them off their feet. ...
- A heartfelt greeting card. ...
- A bunch of presents. ...
- Plan a Getaway. ...
- A night over.
I would like to know the common response to the question "how was your birthday celebration?" I usually response with "It was nice and enjoyed a lot with cakes and with friends". That is fine if 'cakes' means several small cakes.
Why is 30 a milestone birthday? âș30th birthday is considered a milestone birthday. When you turn 30, you are believed to be more mature, more responsible, and wise enough to take all important decisions of your life. Celebrating the 30th birthday can be tough for some people because they think that they are not young any longer.
Why 21 is the debut of male? âș
The celebration of debut in the Philippines has much to do with Spanish influence. It is of note however that 21 is considered the age of independence in several countries. It is possible that this might be the reason for the designating male debut at 21 years.
What do I say to my son on his 21st birthday? âșHappy 21st birthday, my son! Today, you've come to a beautiful moment in life, and I'm delighted to see your growth. May every day of your life bring new hope for you. My blessings and good wishes are always with you.
How do you celebrate a milestone? âșSchedule a fun event with your team members, such as going to lunch or throwing a small party. Did you just pass an important test or get a good grade on a tough project? Treat yourself! Schedule a massage, plan a celebration with family members, or go out to a movie.
What is a milestone birthday? âș(also landmark birthday) a special birthday such as your 18th, 21st, 30th, or 40th birthday: Jack was 28 in his first movie part. Now he's reaching the milestone birthday of 40. We all like to think that milestone birthdays lead to exciting turning points in our lives.
How does it feel to turn 21? âșTwenty-one feels like a celebration. It's not your typical birthday, so every person you talk to, every drink you have and every item you buy, feels like a monumental moment of your life. I may be a newbie to this whole 21 thing, but it's a completely weird and exhilarating feeling.
How do you write a 21st best friend speech? âș- Finish by inviting everyone to drink. ...
- Have a drink in your hand. ...
- Be sure the birthday boy or girl has something to drink at the end of your toast. ...
- Make it personal. ...
- Don't make it about you. ...
- Keep it brief. ...
- Be sober enough to remember your speech. ...
- Keep it happy.
My dear friend, I want to wish you a wonderful birthday. You give me the strength to face another day in my life, knowing that you are there. You are the reason I do not feel lonely in this world. You are my best buddy, and words cannot express how important you to me.
How do you make a birthday toast? âșSocial Etiquette : How to Give a Birthday Toast - YouTube
What is 21st birthday called? âșThe 21st birthday, often called 'coming of age', once had special significance.
What can I do for my 21st birthday without drinking? âș- Go for a hike. ...
- Book a hotel pool day pass. ...
- Go to a concert. ...
- Picnic in the park. ...
- Meet for coffee. ...
- Go on a food truck crawl. ...
- Head to the movies. ...
- Travel.
What year were you born to be 21? âș
What year was I born if I'm 21? As for 2021, you were born in 2000 if you've already celebrated your birthday this year.
Why is 21 so special? âșIn the U.S. the legal age for drinking, smoking, and entering nightclubs is 21. So the 21st birthday is a significant turning point for a young adult as they're now able to partake in more adult activities, legally. Given Australia has inherited much from American culture, it's no surprise we've adopted this as well.
Why do people celebrate turning 21? âșFor young men and women in the United States, celebrating a 21st birthday is about being free from the law that has loomed over them for 21 years- or at least from the time that alcohol became somewhat appealing.
Can you drink after midnight on your 21st birthday? âșAccording to Merlina of the Pennsylvania State Police, the âCinderella ruleâ reigns supreme for legal 21st birthdays. âIt would be the midnight hour, when the date turns to your birthday, is when you're permitted to consume alcohol when you're 21 years old,â he said.
What is the easiest drink to get drunk on? âș- Hapsburg Gold Label Premium Reserve Absinthe (89.9% Alcohol)
- Pincer Shanghai Strength (88.88% Alcohol) ...
- Balkan 176 Vodka (88% Alcohol) ...
- Sunset Rum (84.5% Alcohol) ...
- Devil Springs Vodka (80% Alcohol) ...
- Bacardi 151 (75.5% Alcohol) ...
You have another opportunity to celebrate with a âdouble golden birthdayâ when they turn 2x the number of the day they were born (eg. when they turn 20 on the 10th.)
What to get a 21 year old boy who doesn't drink? âș- temper pedic pillow. ...
- adinas 14k gold chain. ...
- viski gold corkscrew. ...
- uo plants throw blanket. ...
- Amazon Basics Microfiber Sheet Set ($25): Chances are they don't have more than one pair of sheets for their bed. ...
- instant pot. ...
- plantronics bluetooth earbuds. ...
- tile mate.
Click the "Edit" link in the Basic Information section. Locate the Birthday section in your Google account's basic information. This is the birth date that you entered when you first registered for a Gmail account, and the date that displays on your Google profile.
How old are you if born in 1998? âșSomeone born before Sep 24th is 24 years old. Someone born after Sep 24th is 23 years old. ï»ż years old.
How can I calculate my age? âșThe method of calculating age involves the comparison of a person's date of birth with the date on which the age needs to be calculated. The date of birth is subtracted from the given date, which gives the age of the person. Age = Given date - Date of birth.