Birthday Party Quotes, Sayings for Cards, Invitations

Though we’re partial to the “Look Who’s 40″ type of birthday sayings, there are more elegant ways to express birthday wishes in invitations or greeting cards.   Whatever you’d like to communicate, someone else has probably said it better, so we look to quotation guides for just the right happy-funny-irreverent-etc birthday quotes.   We like QuoteGarden for exactly this reason.

Here’s a selection of birthday quotes from QuoteGarden, with more after the jump:

The first sign of maturity is the discovery that the volume knob also turns to the left.  ~Jerry M. Wright

Just remember, once you’re over the hill you begin to pick up speed.  ~Charles Schulz

I’m sixty years of age.  That’s 16 Celsius.  ~George Carlin, Brain Droppings, 1997

There is still no cure for the common birthday.  ~John Glenn

Happy Birthday Quotes, Sayings for Birthdays, Birthday Card Ideas.

Twilight Fan’s 30th Birthday Party at Home: Fab TV Theme

From place settings to signage and cupcakes, this Twilight-themed birthday party was destined to be a hit.  She even gave personalized wine glasses as party favors.  This birthday party goes to show that you can host fabulous events in your own home.  It looks like a lot of work, but she clearly had fun doing it.  Birthday party planning is a great chance to exercise your creativity, and finding inventive budget-friendly solutions is part of the fun.  It helps when you are truly passionate about the birthday party theme, in this case, Twilight.

Here’s an excerpt:

“The wine glasses I made were each persons favor. I printed their name in the Twilight font and taped it to the inside of the $1 wine glasses I picked up at the local dollar store, to trace.

On the other side was either a paw print, an umbrella or the words “Be Safe” in Edwards handwriting. Also printed off and taped inside to trace. I used paint markers for this, as glass paint was too difficult to be exact with and this was much faster.”

Plenty of photos after the jump.

The Sweeneys: The Epic Twilight Birthday Party (Part One).

Exotic Modern Moroccan Birthday Party Theme

From birthday party decorations, to Moroccan cocktails and menu items, Hostess With the Mostess presents a fabulous Moroccan birthday party theme.  Though you don’t need to be celebrating a birthday to enjoy this exotic-themed party.

Party decor features beautiful Moroccan lanterns and candle holders, as well as gorgeous and colorful table linens.   On the drink suggestion list is a fabulous Moroccan mint tea cocktail made with fresh mint, iced tea, vodka and lime juice.  Lovely!

Birthday Themes & Ideas: Modern Moroccan.

Destination Birthday Party Location Ideas: Celebrate With a Getaway

Destination birthday parties have become very popular, especially for milestone birthdays like 30th, 40th and 50th.  For a destination party, guests typically pay their own travel, rather than giving a gift.  Guests spend a festive birthday vacation together for an intimate and unforgettable celebration.

Budget and location figure prominently in searching for a destination birthday party location.  In the midwest and eastern United States, long weekend trips to the Caribbean are popular.  There are direct flights, minimal time change if any, and a great selection of hotels and resorts that are perfect for this type of event. Popular options include the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, the Bahamas and the Cayman Islands.

Similarly, Mexico is a wonderful destination where the scenery is beautiful and accommodations often run less than in the United States.  Whether you’re looking for relaxation on the beach, or experiencing fascinating cultures, Mexico offers anything you could want.  Check out places like Cancun, Cabo San Lucas, Merida and Mexico City, all of which have direct flights from the United States.

Las Vegas, Nevada has always been a destination party hotspot, and offers lots of great deals on flights and hotels.  However, if it’s been visited by most of your guests, or they aren’t interested in gambling, there are plenty of other options.

What about renting a fabulous house in a gorgeous location for the week or weekend?  Arrange for a luxurious home with maid service and a chef and enough bedrooms for all of your guests.  With lots of room to spread out, you can enjoy eachother’s company in a laid back environment.

Finally, as they say, “getting there is half the fun.”  Another low-stress option is a long weekend or weeklong cruise.  Guests enjoy the amenities of the boat, stopping at a few destinations.  It’s a hassle free, all-in-one option where you can often negotiate a group discount for your party.

Another lovely and reasonably priced option are off-season destinations.  For example, ski resorts offer beautiful landscapes and reduced rates during the summer months.  Look into places like Mont Tremblant in Quebec, Beaver Creek, Colorado, or Taos, New Mexico for stunning scenery, better deals and fewer crowds than you’d find during ski season.

Celebrities Celebrate 50th Birthday With Simon Cowell

You’d expect nothing less from this celebrity-filled 50th birthday party that took place this weekend for Simon Cowell.  Maybe there are a few ideas you’d like to replicate for a 50th birthday!

In case you couldn’t make it, you missed seeing Naomi Campbell, Ozzy Osbourne, David Hasselhoff, Kate Moss and Ryan Seacrist.

As guests entered, there was a 60ft projection of Cowell’s image.

“The Cowell-fest didn’t end there; the Daily Mail reports that waiters wore Simon Cowell masks, specially-designed wallpaper featured Simon’s face and even the food featured his initials.

Guests were treated to a distinctly retro meal of alphabet spaghetti – spelling out Simon, naturally – and Shepherd’s Pie where the mash was piped into ‘S’ and ‘C’. Only the fishfingers escaped unscathed.

But it seems all the guests had a great time, with many calling it a night past 3am.”

Stars come out for Simon Cowell’s 50th Birthday