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What are the first steps to planning a 30th birthday party for my husband?

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Answer
Nothing says "Happy Birthday" quite like a high-spirited gathering of family and friends with plenty of food, drinks and entertainment.

Step 1: Set the Date
Before all things, set the date. Guests don't need advance notice about the venue or the menu for your party. What they do need to know is what date to block on their calendars.
Simple steps to setting the date:
Ask the birthday honoree what the ideal party date(s) might be.
Consult with any VIPS, such as friends or family, to make sure that they can attend.
Push the party date to a weekend night if the birthday falls on an inconvenient weeknight.
More people will be able to attend on a Friday night than on a Tuesday night. Guests will also be in better spirits on the weekend.
Pick a final date.

Step 2: Personalize the Party
Does your friend like to cut loose and dance all night long or would a classy cocktail and dinner party be a better fit? Think about what kind of celebration suits the birthday boy or girl's personality. Here are some popular party ideas:
Throw the type of party that your friend would like best:
Have a barbecue for your friend who loves to hang out outdoors in the afternoon. Fire up the grill!
Host a classy dinner party

Host a classy dinner party for your witty friend who adores good food and great wine.
Throw a dance party for the non-stop partier.
Pick a theme for your party
Choose from the classic party themes: a '60s or an '80s party, a luau or a casino party.
Customize a theme party for your imaginative friend: a bloody theme for the one who's obsessed with Dexter, a sexy theme for the Desperate Housewives junkie, or an American Idol-themed karaoke party.
Plan a special group gift.
Ask around to find out if there is anything that the birthday boy or girl is saving up for such as a vacation or a new bedroom set. If so, ask everyone to contribute to a monetary group gift.
Step 3: Invite Guests

Build the guest list

Guests make or break the party, so invite an interesting mix of people who know how to have a good time.
Decide how many guests the party location and budget can accommodate.
Make a list of the honoree's close friends and family.
Consult with the honoree to make sure you haven't missed anyone.
For additional guests, consider personality:
Invite people who will fuel conversation and burn up the dance floor.
Invite exciting new friends and interesting personalities—anyone the birthday boy or girl has been hanging out with or talking about lately.
Don't invite drama queens or the birthday honoree's frenemies.
Gather contact information (including e-mails) for everyone on the list.
Check your list. Ask the honoree's friends to double check the list for missing VIPs.
Send Invitations
Whether you're sending paper invitations through the mail or an Evite, get the word out early because great party people are in high demand. Remember, the earlier you send out the invitations, the better your turnout will be.
Invitation Details:
Name of birthday boy or girl
Address and directions to party location
Date and time
Contact name and phone number
RSVP deadline
Additional instructions for gifting, BYOB requests, or plus ones

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If you where to decorate a room to give a 80's mood?




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What would you put in it? Artwork, furniture, etc.


Answer
Lots of geometric shapes in day-glo colors.

Posters of very recognizable 80s bands like Duran Duran, Culture Club, Men at Work, Wham.

T-shirts that say "Frankie say RELAX" and "I ran into Tammy Faye at the Mall"

One of those prints, don't know an artist, sorry, but they were of a face with a tear falling out of their eye. Very 80s. Kind of like the cover on Duran Duran's album "Rio."

Furniture would be brass and glass.

Hanging around, from windows maybe, would be crystal teardrops.

Rubik's Cube, Pyraminx (like a Rubik's Cube), Missing Link games.

Some Choose Your Own Adventure books lying around.

A poster of a Delorean car.

VHS movies of popular movies from that era: A Nightmare on Elm Street, Back to the Future, Pretty in Pink, etc.

Electronic drum set and a Casio keyboard.

Stuffed animals of Bill the Cat (from Bloom County) and Garfield.

One of those balls that you touch and the lightning inside it goes to where your finger is touching! Those were wicked.

If a girl's bedroom, you could either decorate with Strawberry Shortcake or Care Bears (although both are popular again, so may not have the impact you're looking for) or maybe even Smurfs. Otherwise, make sure the bed is a waterbed!

I'd also try to find a full size video game of Pac-Man or Galaga, if money were no object!

This was fun -- I hope you can use some of these ideas!




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