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03 dessert table decor

how to maximize your decorations budget

  • A common mistake people make is to try to dress an entire room or venue.
  • Decorations often have to compete with existing room decor, so they can get a bit lost if spread too thinly, which dilutes the overall effect.
  • I recommend concentrating the majority of your 70th birthday party decorations around a dessert / buffet table or bar, in order to create a focal point in the room.
  • Itโ€™s far better to invest your budget in creating one well-dressed feature wall that everyoneโ€™s eye will be drawn to.
  • This way, the food / drinks styling and presentation also contributes to the decor, working together to create a larger display and amplifying the overall effect.
  • This approach will give you far more โ€˜bang for your buckโ€™ than trying to dress the entire room.
  • Start by choosing a dessert table backdrop and build out your display from there
  • Check out my separate page of Dessert Table / Party Backdrop Ideas or preview some below.
  • You can then use a few general decorations, such as balloons and banners, around the perimeter of the room and overhead to tie everything together (I’ll cover these ideas next in Section 4 Room Decorations below)
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dessert table / party backdrops

Check out this preview of dessert table / party backdrops that make a good starting point for your 70th birthday party decorations, then hit the ‘Open Full Post’ at the end to view all backdrop ideas.

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‘through the years’ backdrop

Create a custom backdrop for a dessert / buffet table featuring pictures of the 70th birthday boy / girl ‘through the years’

Celebrating 70 Years custom photo 70th birthday backdrop behind a party dessert table
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sequin shimmer backdrops

For a modern and stylish look, sequin shimmer backdrops add a touch of glamour to your 70th birthday party decorations

black sequin shimmer 70th birthday party backdrop surrounded by a black and gold balloon garland
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paper flower wall backdrops

For a dramatic and extravagant backdrop, a wall of paper flowers is sure to take your guests’ breath away

pink paper flower wall backdrop with a sofa in front
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The Man, The myth, the legend

Big up the big man on his birthday with this range of custom 70th birthday ‘The Man, The Myth, The Legend’ party supplies

The Man, The Myth, The Legend custom 70th birthday party backdrop decorations for men behind a dessert table
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paper circle garland backdrops

For a soft and delicate 70th birthday party decorations backdrop, these ombrรฉ paper circle garlands lend a whimsical touch

blue ombrรฉ paper circle garland backdrop for 70th birthday party decorations
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themed backdrops

Maximize your budget by concentrating your 70th birthday party decorations around a themed party backdrop such as Studio 54, Motown, Soul Train, Vegas, Gatsby, 1980’s, Vegas, Hip Hop and more

Studio 54 themed 70th birthday party decorations backdrop
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dessert table / party backdrops

black and gold great gatsby 1930s art deco style custom birthday dessert table backdrop
colorful custom fringe party backdrop at a bridal shower
boxwood hedge party backdrop for a baby shower
pink paper flower decorations attached to a black and white striped party backdrop
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04 room decorations

picture the room full of people

  • When decorating a room, always consider how it will look when itโ€™s full of people, rather than when itโ€™s empty.
  • This will prevent you wasting time and budget trying to hide too much of the existing room decor.
  • Focus your 70th birthday party decorations in clusters around focal points, such as the welcome area, bars, and dessert / buffet tables.
  • For the remainder, concentrate on:
  • perimeter of the room; with decorations that cover large areas, such as curtains, backdrops, garlands, banners, signs, balloons, freestanding displays etc
  • the space above head height; so decorations are visible once the room fills up with people, e.g. ceiling decor, lanterns, hanging decorations, banners, garlands, balloons etc,
  • tabletop decor; that will add height to bar tops, food stations, and occasional tables, such as vases, giant letters / numbers, balloons, stacked cubes, cut outs / standees, photo displays etc
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fun facts balloons

Hang photos with ‘fun facts you may not know about the 70th birthday boy / girl’ from helium balloons to entertain guests

Photos and 'Fun Facts' about the birthday boy/girl hanging from helium balloon strings used as 70th birthday party decorations
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rude balloons

Spice up your 70th birthday party decorations with funny or rude balloons that aren’t afraid to say what everyone’s really thinking

Too Late to Die Young printed rude balloon for 70th birthday party decorations
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custom face banners

Personalize your 70th birthday party decorations with custom face banners of the birthday boy / girl at different ages

70th birthday custom face photo banners showing birthday girl at different ages hung above party dessert table
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custom photo balloons

Personalize your decorations with photo balloons showing the guest of honor at different stages of their life

This Kid is Turning 70 and Look Who's 70 custom photo birthday balloons
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balloon mosaic

Create a dramatic focal point with a stunning freestanding balloon mosaic spelling out the 70th birthday boy / girl’s name or age

70th birthday party balloon mosaic of the number 70
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‘through the years’ photo garlands

Create interactive party decorations by asking guests to bring their favorite pictures of the 70th birthday boy / girl to add to photo garland decorations

70th birthday photo garland party decorations showing the birthday boy 'Through the Years'
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‘then & now’ photo banners

Give party guests a glimpse of the 70th birthday boy / girl back in the day by decorating walls with ‘Then & Now’ style photo banners

Cheers to 70 Years custom 'Then & Now' photo birthday banner decorations hung above party food table
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big head cutouts

Decorate large spaces by hanging or lining the walls with custom head cutouts of the birthday boy / girl at different stages of their life

giant custom face cutouts showing the 70th birthday girl at different ages used as hanging decorations above a crowd of dancing party guests
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funny / rude banners

Tailor your 70th birthday party decorations to the birthday boy / girl’s personality with funny or rude balloons

'please leave by 9' funny phrase 70th birthday party banner hanging above a cake
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FUN FACTS FILLED BALLOONS

Fill balloons with ‘fun facts you may not know about the 70th birthday boy / girl’ and encourage guests to pop to reveal

Fun facts filled 'Pop Me' balloons for an 70th birthday party
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custom neon signs

Lend a professional look to bars, dessert / buffet tables, or dance floors with a custom neon sign

custom neon party sign that reads 'let's get this party started'
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Large Styrofoam letters

Spell out names, ages, words, or phrases with giant freestanding Styrofoam letters or use as a base for bars and dessert / buffet tables

large white styrofoam letters spelling LOVE dressed with greenery and flowers at an event

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great Ideas i wish i’d thought of…

Check out this great idea below from Marta Dansie of Marta Writes

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fun facts garland banners

Personalize your 70th birthday party decorations and entertain guests with garland banners highlighting fun facts about the birthday boy / girl

70th birthday fun facts about the birthday boy/girl garland banner decorations hanging from tree at garden party
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balloon garland

Dress walls and stairs, frame doorways, windows, and dessert tables, or hang from the ceiling; balloon garlands make versatile decorations

pastel peach, lilac, and gray balloon garland draped around corner of a party backdrop board
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number 70 photo collage cutouts

Create a tabletop dessert table display with a number 70 photo collage cutout showing the birthday boy / girl at different ages

number 70 'through the years' photo collage cutout standing on a party dessert table showing photos of the 70th birthday boy
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large marquee letters

Give your 70th birthday party decorations a professional look by spelling out names, ages, or words with large marquee letters

large custom marquee letters spelling 'Carey & John' set up on grass outside party tent lit red at night
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small marquee letters

Light up bars and dessert / buffet tables by spelling out names, ages, words, or phrases with small marquee letters

small marquee letters spelling LOVE used to decorate an 70th birthday party dinner
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more 70th birthday party decorations

Congratulations George custom balloon decal applied to a gold balloon for 70th birthday party decorations
Jessica custom pool float letters 70th birthday party decorations
Too Late to Die Young spelled out with small letter balloons as 70th birthday decorations behind a dessert table
Through the Years custom photo 70th birthday party decorations garland banner

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