Planning a Birthday Party for an adult can be a tough task – as adults are often not as easy to please as kids — so it’s a major responsibility. You’ll want to make sure that it’s a special and memorable event for all. Here are 8 of the main steps for planning a fun birthday party for any adult.

1. Pick a Theme

First, you should have a theme for the part that ties everything together. Always keep the host’s hobbies and interests in mind to ensure that it’s a theme they’ll enjoy and that it’s suitable for the occasion.

2. Pick the Date

Next, you will want to reserve a date. Obviously, this should be on or close to their birthday, but (unless it’s a surprise) you should to check with them first to find a date with no conflicts.

3. Make a Budget

You want to avoid overspending on the party, so work out exactly how much you can afford to spend before you get start with the planning stage.

4. Choose the Perfect Location

Location is a massive decision, and it needs to be somewhere large enough for the event. Spending a birthday at a holiday home in their favorite area with loved ones could be a nice touch, and provide the chance to celebrate over a few days.

5. Send Invitations

Once you have a location sorted, you want to get the invites out quickly to save the date so that as many people can attend as possible.

6. Choose a Cake

It’s not a birthday party without a cake, so pick choose that the guest of honor one will really enjoy. If you have the time and energy, you could even bake one yourself which could be a nice touch and make the party even more special.

7. Plan Some Entertainment

To make the party special, you will want to arrange some kind of entertainment in addition to drinks, food and music. This could include hiring a magician, having games to play – such as card games – or, if you will have outdoor access, even renting a jacuzzi for the party.

8. Food and Drinks

You also want to consider the menu, and ensure that you have plenty for everyone. You could sort out the food and drink yourself, organize a catering company, or (if it’s in your budget)even hiring a private chef is a nice touch. Just remember to provide a variety of foods so that all tastes and diets are accommodated and to provide plenty of beverages  — alcoholic and non-alcoholic.

Hopefully, these tips will be helpful in clarifying the main steps for planning a fun and successful birthday party for any adult friend or loved one. It’s a big responsibility, but following the above guidelines should cover all the bases!