21st Birthday Party Ideas With Added Pink Heaven Sparkle!

21st birthday party ideas are definitely coming of age parties. You are now officially an adult and coming up with an adult party idea can be hard work.

You may have hundreds of friends you want to invite or maybe you have a mixture of friends and family.

Do you want a formal party or a disco in the local nightclub?

Do you even want a party? You may want to spend time with your friends being pampered at a spa or having dance lessons.

The possibilities are endless, when you start thinking about them. But here is the Pink Heaven 21st birthday party ideas guide.

Also, why not give the birthday girl their very own 21st Birthday poem. This is something that they can keep forever, once framed, to remember their special day.

Don't forget your also going to need 21st birthday party supplies for the most perfectly pink and girly party so visit our USA and UK party shops!

VENUES

If you are thinking of a party the first thing you are going to need to think about is where to host it. Try some of these

for venues:

Home – If you are only having a small gathering of people then a home or garden party would be ideal. You can still incorporate one of the 21st Birthday themes and have a blast, even if you only have your closest family and friends.
Club or pub – This can be your local social club or pub or a nearby nightclub who may offer party packages where they close the club to accommodate your party guests only. This is an ideal option if you have a lot of people coming.
Restaurant – Another option if you only have close family and friends attending is to book a few tables at your favorite restaurant.
Hotel – Hotels usually have function rooms that you can hire out if you want a more formal party. Some hotels also host themed evenings such as murder mystery which may also be a fun option.
Spa – Take time out to relax and be pampered with your closest friends at a spa or health farm.

There are also many other 21st birthday party ideas that you could consider that don’t actually involve a party such as:

Dance lessons – These can include anything from salsa or ballroom dancing to pole dancing.
Theme park – Get some family and friends together to visit a theme park and ride all of their white knuckle rides.
Parachuting – For the true adrenaline junkie. Parachuting or any other similar activity, such as bungee jumping or rock climbing, really is a birthday with a difference
Party bus or limo party – Hire one to take you and your friends around the local (or even not so local) night spots.

THEMES

If you are having a party you will need a party theme. It is all well and good to get loads of friends round to celebrate but if you really want a party to remember (or not remember if everyone has that good a time) you should stick to a theme. This theme can run right through the decorations to fancy dress and even food.

80s Night – This could be an 80s disco night or for a more formal party - an 80s prom night.
Vegas Party – Think casinos theme party ideas, gambling (for alcoholic shots, of course) and the bright lights of Vegas, baby!
Hollywood Party - Glam it up and mingle with celebrities in this star studded event.
A Masquerade Ball – Bringing together elegance and mystery. This theme party gives an air of mystery to everyone. Just who is that handsome stranger in that mask?
Murder Mystery - Murder mystery games can be bought quite cheaply and if you are having a small party at you home then this is the ideal theme. Get everyone to come as detectives or even Mrs Peacock or Mrs White!
Pink Night – Host your 21st birthday party idea in true Pink Heaven style by filling it with pink party ideas. From the invitations to fancy dress and the food!
Kids Party – Think kids parties are childish? Well, look again. If you want to have some real fun then you need to take a look at some of Pink Heavens kids party ideas and give them a twist. Have a bouncy castle or some vodka jelly. Serve cocktails instead of juices and soon everyone will be having fun!
Hawaiian Party – Perfect for the summer why not use Hawaiian birthday party ideas. This can be hosted around an outside pool or just in your garden. Have summery costumes and plenty of tropical cocktails! For more ideas check out Summer party ideas and Luau party ideas.
Winter Wonderland – Christmas coming up? Use Christmas party ideas and try and incorporate some of them into your party. If you want a really Winter Wonderland try keeping to a white color scheme.

INVITATIONS

What party invitations ideas to have really depend on your 21st birthday party idea. If you have a large amount of guests coming an Evite is a good idea as you can email them to everyone you know.

Also a Facebook group can be a good idea giving the details of the party and who is attending. But make sure that you keep the group private and only invite people you know.

For those people you want to invite that don’t have access to the Internet a simple text message or even a few cheaply bought invitations within your theme should suffice.

If you only have a few people coming (or you have a lot of time on your hands) handmade invitations make your party unique.

Keep within your theme. Pink invites for pink party ideas, a Police letter alerting guests to a murder for mystery party ideas, a disco ball for an 80s bash or a card from a deck of cards for casino party ideas.

DECORATIONS

Less is more when it comes to party decoration ideas, a birthday banner and some pink and silver birthday balloons are usually enough to let guests know that it is a party. But you can also try some of these other 21st birthday party ideas:

Use a bubble machine or a foam machine for a really wild party!
With the 21st Birthday party themes you can also add some extra party supplies to really pull the theme together.
80s party – have a disco and glitter ball with some great disco music
Murder Mystery – Depending on the crime set up a few props such as murder weapons.
Pink Party – Pink, obviously. For tablecloths, table wear and basically everything!
Hawaiian Party – Grass skirts, cocktail trays and Tiki torches.
To finish off the night why not have some fireworks as well.

FANCY DRESS

Adult fancy dress is becoming more and more popular. No longer is it just for kids to be able to dress up as your favourite story book character.

Here are some fancy dress ideas:

A pink prom dress
A bikini and grass skirt
A ball gown with an elegant masquerade mask
Fairy tale characters – princesses, Wizard of Oz, fairies and angels
Bugs – bees and ladybirds
Retro – perfect for an 80s party get out your flares and platforms!

THE BIRTHDAY CAKE

You’re never too old for birthday cakes so why not choose one of these 21st birthday party ideas for birthday cakes:

A ‘21’ shaped cake
A star shaped cake
A key shaped cake
A round 3 tier cake with sparkler candles on top
A martini glass shaped cake
A cake with a photo of you when you were younger on top

If your still stuck for birthday cake ideas then check out some of the other party idea pages.

FOOD AND DRINK

Unless you are having a formal sit down meal don’t put too much emphasis on food for 21st birthday party ideas. Most people of this age would rather drink! But a few nibbles will go down a treat, try some of these adult party foods: cocktail

Finger buffet (sandwiches, nuts, pasties, pizzas, crisps)
BBQ
Baked Potatoes
Vodka jelly
Chocolate fountain
Drinks fountain
Cocktails and champagne (for a more formal party)
Lager, cider and spirits

If you are having a large party make sure you get everyone to bring a bottle or even some extra nibbles.

Also don’t forget plenty of mixers and juices for the non-drinkers.

ENTERTAINMENT

To stop everyone drinking too much and passing out try and involve them in some 21st birthday party ideas for entertainment:

Karaoke – Once everyone starts drinking you won’t be able to keep them from singing.
Twister – The classic game that’s even more fun when you’re drunk!
DJ – No party is complete without a DJ so make sure that you pick one that will play all the songs you and your friends like. If you have family coming make sure that the DJ will play songs for all ages.
Drinking Games – Get a drinking games book but remember to drink responsible!
Pink Poker Table – For a Vegas party this is a great themed activity.
Cocktail Making Session – Get a cocktail making book and start practicing those recipes. If you have the budget for it, go to a cocktail making class or hire someone to come to your party to teach everyone.

FAVORS

With 21st birthday party ideas for favors be sensible. If you inviting hundreds of guests it is not really cost effective to buy hundreds of favors.

In keeping with a retro theme you could buy large jars of retro sweets and hand these out to everyone if you really do want to give something to everyone.

If you only have a few guests or can afford many favors put these adult party favors in a small silver bag: chocolate favors

Personalized chocolate bars
Mini glitter balls
Luxury chocolates
Mint tins
Mini cocktail making books
Pack of cards

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