Retirement Party Ideas

Many people consider retirement to be one of the most relaxing and happy times of their life, however, others may approach this time with mixed emotion. Above all else, when you are planning a retirement party, be sensitive to the feelings of the retiree. All retirement celebrations should be as upbeat as possible, and should honor the life of the retiree.

As with any party, whether it be a milestone birthday party, anniversary etc., we recommend that you center your theme around the guest of honor’s interests, hobbies or hopes and dreams for the future. Does the retiree like sports, kick it off with some sports themed tableware and decorations, for wine and food lovers make a barbeque theme and wine tasting party, for passionate travelers you could create a travel the world themed party using a maps, guidebooks and international flags decorations. Creating a themed party is also an idea while getting a gift for the retiree and you should definitely stick with the theme. Or if the retiree has no special hobbies you could create the theme around, you could use the work history. If you have a retired teacher, why not to make the look of your place such as the one in the classroom? Find old books and school equipments and spread it around the house. If you are still not too sure, why not to stick with some nostalgic themes? You could collect some old photographs, print them and use them as a decoration around the house. Or simply use some popular party themes such as 50's or 60's party. Retro and rock 'n' roll parties are always a success!

After you make your selection, choose invitations, decorations, party favours and games/activities that match your theme. And don't forget choose some Retirement party supplies (available on our website http://www.thebigparty.ie/productlist/3/513/retirement_party.html) which will remind the retiree and the guests what is the party about.