Have you heard of a golden birthday? This fun birthday tradition is a great way to celebrate a significant milestone in your life. If you’ve got a golden birthday coming up, we’re here to help. Read on for 17 golden birthday ideas to celebrate your big day.
- What Is a Golden Birthday?
- Themes for Your Golden Birthday
- Golden Birthday Decorations
- Activities for a Golden Birthday Party
- Delicious Golden Birthday Food and Drinks
- What if I Missed My Golden Birthday?
- Have a Dazzling Golden Birthday Celebration
What Is a Golden Birthday?
Your golden birthday is when you turn the same age as the day you were born. For instance, if you were born on the 18th of the month, your golden year and birthday will be when you turn 18. The idea is said to have originated from author Joan Bramsch in 1955. Bramsch celebrated her children’s golden birthdays and popularized the concept.
Themes for Your Golden Birthday
Planning a golden birthday? You’re probably looking for some creative birthday party ideas. As with any good party, you’ll first need to pick a theme! Consider these themes for your golden birthday:
Golden disco
Celebrate your golden birthday with a 70’s disco party that’s decked out in gold! Put together the perfect disco playlist and get your groove on. Instead of classic silver disco balls, opt for dazzling golden ones. And don’t forget the gold lamé fabric! You’ll be glowing like a true birthday star.
Greek-inspired soiree
Party like a Greek God with a Greek-inspired party! Wear your finest clothing or ask everyone to don their best bedsheet toga. Serve drinks in gold chalices and assemble a mezze spread of Greek appetizers, dips, and more.
Gold Rush bash
Throw it back to the 17th century with a Gold Rush party! Have everyone come in their best western wear. Activities like panning for fool’s gold or pinning the tail on the cowboy will ensure everyone has a blast.
Champagne party
For a golden birthday theme that’s as classy as it is fun, opt for a champagne party. This golden birthday party theme focuses on elegance and style. Keep the champagne flowing alongside other high-end bites, such as caviar, oysters, and more.
Celestial celebration
Throw a dazzling celestial celebration for the best golden birthday the universe has ever seen. Decorate with dark colors and golden moons and stars. Include tarot readings in your itinerary and send party guests home with crystals as party favors.
Golden Birthday Decorations
Depending on the theme of your golden birthday, your party may have theme-specific decorations. However, there are a few decor items every golden birthday should have. Here are some must-have decor ideas for a golden birthday:
Gold balloons and streamers
Celebrate your birthday with a bunch of balloons. There are several options to choose from when shopping for golden balloons. Choose from metallic gold latex balloons or go all-out with shiny, golden foil balloons. And don’t forget the golden tinsel streamers to tie everything together!
Gold centerpieces
A golden birthday calls for gold table decor. You can shop your local thrift store for second-hand vases, candlestick holders, and other centerpiece-worthy items. Don’t worry if they’re not gold—a few coats of spray paint can easily solve that problem!
Gold confetti
Confetti is another party essential. There are many different types of confetti to choose from. Look for gold confetti in shapes that coordinate with your theme. For example, confetti disco balls for your golden disco party.
Custom gold banner
A birthday banner is a classic, but hasn’t it been done already? Instead of purchasing a banner at your local party store, get a custom banner made with your own saying. You can get a personalized banner with your name or choose a fun saying to celebrate your theme.
Activities for a Golden Birthday Party
Once you’ve picked a theme and settled on decor, it’s time to come up with some activities for your golden birthday. Get inspired with these golden birthday party ideas:
Gold face painting
No matter what age you’re turning, you’re never too old for face paint. Coat your face in shiny gold paint or create cute golden designs.
Golden hour photoshoot
What better way to remember your golden birthday than a photoshoot? To do this activity, you’ll need to have your party in the late afternoon. Once golden hour strikes, it’s time to get out your camera and start snapping photos. If a party in the late afternoon doesn’t work for you, recreate golden hour with a gold backdrop and some good lighting.
Treasure hunt
This activity is excellent for a kid-friendly golden birthday party. Put together a treasure hunt with a map and clues. Kids will love working together to solve clues and navigate the treasure map.
Golden bingo
Golden bingo is just like classic bingo—except everything is gold! You can make your own golden bingo balls with ping pong balls, gold spray paint, and a permanent marker. Don’t forget the prizes; those should be golden, too!
Delicious Golden Birthday Food and Drinks
No birthday party is complete without some delicious food. If you don’t know how to celebrate a golden birthday, here are our best ideas for food and drinks:
Gold birthday cake
A golden birthday requires a birthday cake with gold frosting and decorations. You can work with a local bakery to create the perfect golden cake, or take a stab at it yourself! Cake decorating can be hard work, but it’s always fun.
Gold-dusted treats
You can turn any food into gold with a little bit of edible gold dust. Whether you’re planning on serving birthday cookies or a custom cookie cake, edible gold dust can ensure your party treats are perfectly on theme.
Cocktails or mocktails with edible glitter
Just like edible gold dust, some edible glitter can add a touch of gold to your signature mocktail or cocktail.
Golden charcuterie board
Whether you’re serving a classic charcuterie board or going all-out with a dessert charcuterie board, you’ll add the class that a golden birthday party calls for. Use a golden platter to ensure your board follows the chosen theme.
What if I Missed My Golden Birthday?
Did you miss your golden birthday? If you were born in the first week of the month, it’s possible your golden birthday passed you by. Not to worry! You can still celebrate your double golden birthday.
What’s a double golden birthday? A double golden birthday could be the year you turn twice your golden birthday (for instance, if you were born on the 10th, you may celebrate your 20th birthday). Or, it could be the year you reach double digits (for instance, if you were born on the 2nd, you may celebrate your 22nd birthday).
When it comes to a golden birthday, there are no rules. It’s just a fun way to celebrate a big event.
Have a Dazzling Golden Birthday Celebration
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