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Deciding on 21st Birthday Party Ideas Couldn't be Simpler!

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, having dance lessons, an experience day or even a weekend away.

The possibilities are endless, when you start thinking about them and sometimes it can be difficult to decide what to do.

But here is the Pink Heaven Occasions' 21st birthday party ideas guide.

VENUES:

Whatever 21st birthday party ideas that you decide up you are going to need a venue. If your having a party then you are going to need somewhere to host the party:

• 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.

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

• Spa – Take time out to relax and be pampered with your closest friends at a spa or health farm.
• 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 getting 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.

Choosing a theme can often be the hardest part of planning the party. But once you have chosen then everything else seems to just fall together.

When choosing a theme there are many considerations to think about. The first thing is what does the birthday girl want? What do YOU like? What are YOUR interests?

A common thing to do is to look at other themes that people have used for their 21st birthday party ideas and then either try to better them or to go with something that is the complete opposite. Although this is sometimes a good idea you need to remember to take into account constrictions of the venue that you are going to be hosting in and the current party trends. Although starting your own party trend is often a winner!

These 21st birthday party ideas for themes can run right through the decorations to fancy dress and even food:

• Decades Party – This could be an 70s disco night, an 80s prom night or a 90s party.
• Carnival - Bucking broncos, bouncy castles, side shows, pop corn and hot dogs is an exciting and unique party theme. This is a really popular 21st birthday party idea and is so much fun!
• 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. see Pink Heaven Occasions' Celebrity Party Ideas page for more tips.
• 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! Pop on over to Murder Mystery Party Ideas for more info on how to host this mysterious party.
• Pink Night – Host your 21st birthday party idea in true Pink Heaven Occasions 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 go and have a look at some of Pink Heaven Occasions' 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.

PARTY SUPPLIES

All of the following products in this party idea are from these Pink Heaven Occasions' recommended sites for 21st birthday party supplies:

• 21st Birthday Party Supplies from Celebrate Express (USA)
• Personalized Birthday Party Invitations - from Tiny Prints (USA)
• 21st Birthday Party Supplies from Delights (UK)
• Personalized chocolate, favours and invitations from Candy Moments (UK)

INVITATIONS

What invitations to send out depends on your 21st birthday party idea. If you have a large amount of guests coming an Evite (Evite.com) is a good idea as you can email them to everyone you know.

Also a Facebook (Facebook.com) 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 or you could end up with a party full of guests whom you've never seen before.

For those people you want to invite that don’t have access to the Internet a simple text message or even a few 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 and give that extra special touch.

Keep within your theme. Pink invites for pink party ideas, a Police letter alerting guests to a murder for mystery party ideas, some Disco Fever Invitations for an 80s bash or Poker Invitations for casino party ideas.

Still clueless? For more suggestions visit the Pink Heaven Occasions' Party Invitation Ideas page.

DECORATIONS

Less is more when it comes to party decorations for a small gathering. You can get some ideas from the Party Decoration Ideas page or a birthday banner and some pink and silver birthday balloons are usually enough to let guests know that it is a party.

But if you are throwing a theme party then you can also try some of these other 21st birthday party ideas for decorations:

• Use a bubble machine or a foam machine for a really wild party.
• 70s party – have a glass mirror ball with some great disco music and some disco decorations or use some fab disco party supplies.
• Murder Mystery – Depending on the crime set up a few props such as murder weapons. Visit Murder Mystery Party Ideas for more decoration tips.
• Pink Party – Pink, obviously, tablecovers , table wear and basically everything that's the colour pink, even an I Love Pink Glitter Sign!
• Hawaiian Party – Wear raffia hula skirts, serve food on cocktail trays and light up some bamboo and seashell torches. You could even a tabletop tiki hut!
• To finish off the night why not have some fireworks as well.

PARTY COSTUMES

Adult party costumes 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 get everyone to dress up in costume to match the theme of your 21st birthday party ideas.

Here are some costume ideas if your in the USA or UK:

• A pink prom dress
• A bikini and raffia hula skirt
• A ball gown with an elegant Venetian mask or a Moulin Rouge enspired costume
• Fairy tale characters – Enchanting Princess, Wizard of Oz, fairy or what about a storybook princess?
• Bugs – Try either a bumble bee or lady bug outfit
• Retro – Perfect for an 70s party get out your flares and platforms or go 80s style with stilletos and leg warmers

THE BIRTHDAY CAKE

You’re never too old for birthday cakes so why not choose one of these 21st birthday party ideas for 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 ideas then check out some of the other party idea pages or the Birthday Cake Ideas page.

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, start with some suggestions from the Adult Party Food Ideas page then add some of these extra items:

• 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 there arn't enough ideas for you on the Adult Party Favors page then add some of these ideas:

• Personalized chocolate bars
• Disco Ball Necklaces
• Luxury chocolates
• Masquerade Tin
• Organza Star Coasters
• Mini cocktail making books
• Photo Creation Playing Cards

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Here are some other Pink Heaven Occasions' recommended sites for 21st birthday party ideas:

• 21st Birthday Poems - Here is a list of poems that they can keep forever, once framed, to remember their special day from that special person.
• Adult Party Game Ideas - At Easy Party Ideas and Games there are a wide range of party games for you to try out to make your party a success.

Once you've thrown your party let everyone know about it at YOUR parties, readers can then rate your party and give their comments. Your party could then help others searching for the perfect party idea, whilst giving your ideas the fame they deserve!

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