21st Birthday Ideas
Milestone Birthday Ideas For 21st Birthday

A 21st birthday party is certainly considered the coming of age party. Although a person is now considered to be an adult, there is still a lot of youth left in them thar' bones and coming up with an appropriate 21st birthday party might seem like a daunting task.

There are many factors to consider when trying to come up with 21st birthday party ideas. First of all, to help get you into the 21st birthday party frame of mind, here are some 21st birthday party packages to consider which emphasis 21. If you would like a sneak preview, click on the links below to check them out and make a quick price comparison:

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21ST BIRTHDAY IDEAS FOR VENUES

The size of your party will certainly help to dictate the venue in which it will be held. In addition, weather will play a role when determining if it should be held inside or out. Here are some options to consider:

HOME SWEET HOME - If you are having a small gathering, you might consider hosting it on the ole home-front. Whether you opt for an inside party, which could span through several rooms in the house or a garden party, which could certainly be lovely and appropriate, a 21st birthday party could be a blast in either location.

RESTAURANT - Another option to consider if no one wants to cook, is to host the party at the birthday person's favorite restaurant. Depending upon the number of guests you are planning on having, you might be able to reserve a section of the restaurant or a separate room for all of your 21st birthday frivolity.

HOTELS - For a larger gathering and perhaps a more formal affair, you might consider springing for a hotel's banquet room.

COMMUNITY CENTERS - Another option to check out for larger gatherings are community halls. For example, your local Vet's Hall, Senior Center, Elk's Lodge, your city's Community Center, etc. can be adorned with your theme's decorations, which will instantly transform it into a great 21st birthday party locale.


21ST BIRTHDAY IDEAS FOR PARTY ALTERNATIVES

If you have decided a 21st birthday party is not the way that you want to go, yet you want to celebrate this milestone birthday in a special way, here are a few alternate options to consider:

SPA WEEKEND - Grab your closest friends and/or family and head to your favorite spa. Spend a weekend being pampered from head to toe as you usher in adulthood.

DANCE LESSONS - Dance lessons can be an add-on to a party or an in-lieu of event. For example, take a series of ballroom, salsa, or line-dancing lessons prior to party time. Then plan a party in which you will be able to exercise your newly found dance abilities.

CONCERT & DINNER - Spring for some tickets to that oh, so expensive concert that you would not otherwise attend. Add a nice dinner to the birthday person's favorite restaurant and you've got a wonderful and memorable 21st.

HOBBY DAY - Whatever the birthday person enjoys, accentuate and go all out. For example, what golfer wouldn't enjoy a day at a high-end golf course.

THEME PARK - Take your fun-loving friends to a theme park and opt for a day of adventure on the high-flying rides.

THRILL SEEKING EVENT - If you're a bit of an adrenaline junkie, then a plan a bungee jump or parachute your way to fun. My sister-in-law opted for a jump from a parachute for her 50th birthday and thought it was great and would do it again. Craaaazy in my book. I like concrete under my feet.


21ST BIRTHDAY IDEAS FOR 21ST BIRTHDAY THEMES

If you've decided you want to have some kind of a theme and are trying to come up with some good 21st birthday ideas, the following themes would be great for a 21st birthday celebration. Just click on the links below to discover some fun invite ideas, decor options, party food suggestions, cakes, favors and more to coincide with each theme listed.

BEACH PARTY IDEAS - For the young at heart and for an easy 21st birthday, check out these fun Beach Party Ideas to help you create a perfect beach party bash.

BLACK AND WHITE PARTY - A Black And White Party is patterned after the famous Truman Capote black and white ball, in which everything is black and white. It is a perfect choice if you are looking for formality.

FIESTA PARTY IDEAS - Take turning 21 south of the border with these fun Fiesta Party Ideas. Grab your maracas, toss down your sombrero, and kick up your heels for a hot, hot, hot 21st birthday.

LUAU PARTY IDEAS - If the tropics are your cup of tea, then you'll want to check out these Luau Party Ideas to help you transform your backyard into a colorful and exotic tropical paradise.

MARDI GRAS THEME PARTY - If you're thinking of hosting a large get together in celebration of that 21st birthday party, Mardi Gras Theme Party would be a great option to consider.

MASQUERADE PARTY IDEAS - Intrigue, disguise, and an air of mystery come to mind when considering Masquerade Party Ideas. This would be a great choice for a 21st birthday.

MURDER MYSTERY PARTY - If the birthday honoree enjoys a good mystery, suspense and intrigue, then you might want to consider hosting a real who dunit with a fun Murder Mystery Party.

OSCAR PARTY IDEAS - For those who enjoy the Oscars, Hollywood, or the Academy Awards, these Oscar Party Ideas might be just the ticket to a good time.

TEA PARTY IDEAS - Whether you decide to host the party inside or out, here are some great Tea Party Ideas that could help you create a prim and proper or fun 21st tea party birthday.

THIS IS YOUR LIFE PARTY - A This Is Your Life Party is a great milestone birthday choice. You have the opportunity to celebrate the life of the birthday person, along with remembering special events that occurred and reuniting people in the honoree's life.


21ST BIRTHDAY IDEAS FOR 21ST BIRTHDAY

If you have decided not to create a theme per se and are looking towards hosting a party that centers around turning 21, then the following ideas for invitations, decorations, games, food, cakes, and favors might be of assistance to you.


21ST BIRTHDAY IDEAS FOR 21ST BIRTHDAY PARTY INVITATIONS

PHOTO CARD INVITES - Create an invitation that highlights the last 21 years. Pick out a few pictures and create a collage and put your party details on the reverse side.

21 INVITES - Make a large number 21 out of colorful card stock. Decorate the front using glitter or stick on jewels and write your party details on the back of the numbers.

HANDCRAFTED INVITES - Use a piece of white card stock or a colored piece of card stock to coordinate with party colors. Start early so you have time to handcraft your invites with some cute little rubber stamp designs. Then use some craft brush pens to color in your invites. Put all your party details on the back.


21ST BIRTHDAY IDEAS FOR 21ST BIRTHDAY DECORATIONS

If you have decided to opt for a fun colorful look, then you might want to consider incorporating some of the following ideas:

• Tie a bouquet of balloons to your mailbox, car or tree to alert every one of the party location.

• Add some fun 21 yard signs.

• For large corners you could make 21 balloon bouquets.

• Decorate the ceiling with streamers. You can alternate your party colors across the entire ceiling to create extra party wow factor!

• Hang colorful birthday dangles from fishing line or colored ribbon at various heights from the ceiling.

• Make large 21's out of colored card stock or poster board and hang on walls.

• Be sure to hang a colorful Happy 21st Birthday (Name) banner on the main wall.

• Sprinkle colorful confetti on the tabletops or you could go wild and sprinkle it all over the floor for added fun.

• Have a huge 21 made out of balloons and attach to the main party room wall as a focal point.

If you have decided to go for a little more formal 21st birthday, then you might want to consider some of the following ideas:

• Forgo the paper party ware and bring out the china, silverware and linen tablecloths.

• Select balloons that are keeping with refinement, such as ones that are silver, gray, black, or gold. Forego the colorful balloons and the Mylars that have 21 plastered all over them.

• Create a tasteful centerpiece using 21 flowers.

• Use candles for some of your lighting. Float tea candles in decorative glass bowls.

• Dress up the backs of the chairs with large tulle bows or wide decorative wire ribbon bows.

• Cover the ceiling with helium balloons.

• Create a decorative helium balloon archway for guests to enter through.

• Mini white Christmas lights are a great way to set a lovely mood. Wrap them around doorframes, window frames, ceiling, bannisters, table tops, etc.

• Karaoke
• Dance contest
• Charades
• Board games
• Scavenger hunt
• Video games
• Football, volleyball, basketball, ping pong, etc.

• Salad bar
• Taco bar
• Baked potato bar
• Hamburgers and hotdogs
• Pizza
• BBQ tri-tip, chicken, or steaks
• Sandwich platter of deli meats and cheese
• Macaroni or potato salad
• Chips and dips
• Fresh veggies and dill dip

21-SHAPED CAKE - Use a two cake pans. One is a number 2 and the other is a number 1. Cover the cakes with frosting for a more casual cake and fondant for a more formal one.

TRADITIONAL BIRTHDAY CAKE - Make or buy a sheet cake and top it off with 21 sparklers for added fun, rather than 21 candles.

PHOTO CAKE - Have a bakery put a photo of the birthday person's baby picture on it or opt for 9 smaller pictures of various ages.


21ST BIRTHDAY IDEAS FOR 21ST BIRTHDAY PARTY FAVORS

• Personalized candy bars
• Personalized fortune cookies
• Personalized tin of mints
• Organza bag of fancy mixed nuts
• Organza bag of M&Ms, Skittles, Hershey Kisses, etc.
• Small decorative box of molded chocolates
• Personalized wine glass filled with Jelly Belly's, mints, etc.
• Personalized mini box of truffles
• Chocolate numbers 2 and 1 wrapped in cellophane

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Your Favorite 21st Birthday Ideas, Cakes & Costumes

Do you have some favorite 21st birthday ideas, cakes or costumes? Do tell! Please share all your party tips and ideas for invitations, decorations, games, etc., along with your 21st birthday party cake and costume ideas.