The details that make an incredible 60th birthday celebration
THE CONSIDERED GUEST LIST
Start with the people. This is your celebration, so invite those you truly want around you, from lifelong friends and family to the newer faces who’ve have come into your life later. Then make them feel special. An incredible, friendly and knowledgeable host teams counts for a lot. Beautifully designed escort cards, with each name set out with care, are often the first thing guests see and instantly set the tone. Ensuring that the guest experience feels very considered and planned counts for a lot. The guest experience is always at the heart of our designs as if your guests are having a great time, more than likely you will be too.
A RANGE OF VENUES
There really is no single right answer. A five-star hotel offers effortless service, a full venue buyout means your guests can stay under one roof, and building a marquee at home creates something truly personal. The best choice depends entirely on you and your guest list. We considered our top 5 venues for an impressive 60th HERE
CURATED ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment shapes the atmosphere of the whole evening. We love a band playing through dinner to build warmth and energy, and a brilliant compere to guide guests through the night. Then add a showstopper act, the moment everyone is still talking about on the journey home. It's also important to consider how the reception feels as guests arrive as this really sets the tone for the night ahead. Great reception music and a few thoughtful wandering acts give guests something to enjoy from the very first glass of champagne.
THE MENU OF YOUR DREAMS
Work closely with your venue or caterer to design a menu that reflects your tastes. A favourite ingredient, a dish with a memory attached, a wine you’ve been saving for the right moment: this is the time to include them. A bespoke menu is one of the most personal touches of all.
THOUGHTFUL GIFTING
From the cake to personalised gifts for guests to take home, small gestures show how much it means to have everyone there. They’re the details people keep long after the party is over. From personalised keepsakes to bespoke items, we have design such a range of incredible items for guests to take home.
MIX UP THE FLOORPLAN
Resist a room of identical tables. Combining ovals, rounds and long tables brings intrigue and a more natural flow, and layering in different colour linens adds depth and contrast. It makes a room feel designed rather than simply set. We especially love unique and unexpected floorplans that make guests smile and mix up the space.
THINK ABOUT THE STAGES OF THE EVENING
We always plan an evening as a series of chapters: the reception, dinner, the entertainment, dancing and perhaps an after party. Considering each stage well keeps the energy high while still giving you the chance to enjoy it, so nothing ever feels rushed or pressured.
A recent 60th birthday we planned can be viewed HERE
If you’re planning a 60th and would like to talk through your ideas, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch and tell us your brief.
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