2nd Annual 29th Birthday Bash

On my 30th birthday I wanted to poke a little fun at myself by refusing to call it a 30th birthday party. So the 2nd Annual 29th Birthday party idea carries through all of the activities with a comical focus and celebrating youth. Hosting it at a local volleyball bar was perfect for our group of adults that remain active, even at our ripe old age of 30+!

• Desserts

  We opted to skip traditional cake since the whole party was outside and guests arrived (and left) throughout the day. Instead a friend made home-made cupcakes for the candles. Plus we set out bite-size sugar cookies by Astonishing Cakes decorated to match the color scheme.

• Party Favors

  The party favors were the life of the party! We set out sweat bands, Wayfarer sunglasses, and write-on eye blacks that helped the guests "Put on their Game Face". To help our guests "Look 29 Forever" we put out spf lip balm and sunscreen to protect them from the hot sun on the volleyball court. All signs, the banner and the invites were designed by D&P Celebrations. They did a wonderful job helping me with wording and the overall vibrant look I wanted.

• Activities / Games

  Volleyball, corn hole, and other lawn games.

• Best Moment

  Playing the unofficial referee from the elevated crow's nest chair. The birthday girl is always right!

• Most Touching Moment

  Seeing all me friends and family come out to party all day long.

• Best Dressed

  All of us! We were decked out in those sweat bands and '80's sunglasses looking rad together!

• Budget

  $300

• What People Ate

  Hamburgers and fries

• What People Drank

  Alcoholic beverages

• D&P Celebrations

  Printables

  Dawn and Pam are fantastic, they helped bring my ideas together into a cohesive design. Created custom banner, invites, and favor signs. http://www.dandpcelebrations.com/

• Astonishing Cakes llc

  Cake designer

  Coordinating sugar cookies. http://www.AstonishingCakes.com