18th Birthday
Black, gold and the first party of being a grown-up.
Turning 18
Eighteen is the birthday that marks the start of adult life, and the party usually looks the part: black and gold with plenty of 18s, a balloon garland and a big number on the cake.
The guest of honour will have firm ideas about the music, so the decorations can stay simple. A photo wall of baby pictures, a time capsule of letters to open at 30 and a short speech from family are the touches people remember after the night is over.
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Decorations
The table
The cake
Going home
Games and activities
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All party
Baby photo wall
Pin up a photo from each of the eighteen years. Guests guess the age in each one.
You need: Printed photos from every year, tape
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20 minutes
Time capsule
Every guest writes a letter to the guest of honour to open on their 30th birthday. Seal the box.
You need: Cards, pens, a box
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15 minutes
Eighteen questions
Eighteen questions about the guest of honour. Highest score wins.
You need: Printed questions, pens