Birthdays are great fun days that create memories for a lifetime. No matter what social class you fall in, or which age group you belong to, you certainly celebrate this day in your own special way. Birthday parties are meant to symbolise colours, and entertainment. Like any other party, you need to plan this event as well to make it a complete success.

1. Place and dcor

When planning about the location consider the number of people invited, the food arrangements, how and where the food will be served, and what activities have you planned. The place should accommodate your arrangements. Arrange for the balloons, streamers, and birthday accessories in advance. Decorate the room, or hall depending on the theme of the birthday party.

2. Dress code

Everybody loves to be a part of birthday parties, but deciding on the dress at times can be a hectic job. Having a dress code for the guests at your birthday party gives you an advantage of striking out amongst all. You can wear your best dress, and feel special by being prominent in the crowd.

3. List of Guests

It is of utmost importance to decide with whom you would like to share your birthday party celebrations. This would impact the entire feel of the occasion. Moreover, you do not want to exceed the budget.

4. Designing Invitations and Thank You Notes

Utilise your creative potentials to personalise the invitation cards. They should match the mood of the party. Add in all the details of the party. In addition, as a good will gesture, thank your pals who made your day all so special.

5. Gifts

Birthday gifts reflect your feelings for your loved one as you are familiar with the likes and the personality of your loved one. Show your care and heartiest wishes by creating the best gift basket. In honour of the birthday person, include a scrapbook that has all the pictures, and notes from the loved ones of the birthday person.

6. Music

Make a CD of the best music tracks, and do not forget to include the favourite songs of the birthday person. You can also include this in the gift basket, or play it in the background.

7. Party Games

To spice up the birthday party, think of some exciting games that would appeal to the guests, and compel them to participate and enjoy. Go for challenging games, and give away goodie bags to winners. Make creative use of homemade pops and accessories.

8. Watch The Favourite Movie Of The Birthday Person

It would be great if the birthday date matches with a new movie release. Otherwise, you can plan to watch the favourite movie of the birthday person at your own place. The fun amplifies when you have your friends along to cherish these moments.

9. Do the Photography

Make the birthday person feel like the hero of his/her own movie. Capture the birthday party celebrations, and all the enjoyable moments that you spend with your closed ones on this particular day.

10. Long Drive

It would be lovely to go on a late night drive with the people closest to you after the party is over. It is not necessary to take everybody along, because it is about your birthday, and you surely want to make every moment special.