40th birthday party ideas
BY A PROFESSIONAL PARTY PLANNER
Ideas include:
Special 40th Birthday Party Ideas
Personalized / Unique 40th Birthday Party Ideas
40th Birthday Party Decorations
40th Birthday Party Activities
40th Birthday Party Food & Drink
40th Birthday Party Dessert Tables
40th Birthday Party Invitations
40th Birthday Gifts
40th Birthday Party Ideas for Men
i’m matt james
professional event producer
welcome
CONTENTS
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01 MAKE IT SPECIAL
Thoughtful ideas that celebrate the person, not their age, focus on the feel-good, and make a 40th birthday special
02 MAKE IT personal
How to add creative twists and personal touches to create talking points and memorable moments
03 40th birthday party decorations
How to maximize your budget by concentrating your 40th birthday party decorations in a few key areas
04 40th birthday party activities
How to break the ice, provide conversation-starters, encourage mingling, and create atmosphere
05 40th birthday party food
Why food stations geared towards small bites, tasting plates, and DIY options are better than buffets
06 dessert tables
How a dessert table can lend visual spectacle, save time, and maximize budget for a 40th birthday party
07 40th birthday party drinks
Get that professionally-catered look and give traditional drinks a creative twist
08 40th birthday party invitations
Why invitations needs to excite, inspire, and give guests something to look forward to
09 40th birthday gifts
Avoid uninspiring and clichéd gifts in favor of something that’s unique, meaningful, or a treat
10 40th birthday party ideas for men
40th birthday party themes, decorations, and ideas aimed at men