The eighteenth birthday holds great significance in one’s life. Whether you’re organizing a celebration for your child, a friend, or even yourself, we’ve got you covered with valuable advice on selecting the finest decorations and unique gifts to make your eighteenth birthday party truly memorable!
Where to celebrate your eighteenth birthday?
Entering adulthood is a special moment – crossing the threshold of 18 opens up completely new possibilities. Seal the day with a one-of-a-kind party with friends or family. Where to hold your 18th birthday party? The answer to this question can vary greatly depending on the venues available and several other factors.
The traditional solution is to throw a party at home. For years, this has been a tried-and-tested way to create a friendly atmosphere that makes you feel comfortable. However, it is worth bearing in mind some important considerations, such as the peace and quiet of the neighbours. An eighteenth birthday party is usually quite a noisy affair – for this reason you are unlikely to be able to organise it in a block of flats, especially if you plan to celebrate late. However, if you live in a detached house, and even more so if you have a piece of garden at your disposal, you can go all out and throw a great party at your place.
Instead of hosting a birthday party at home, you could consider renting a room at a club, restaurant, or another suitable venue. This option alleviates concerns about food preparation, cleaning, and noise control, but it does come with additional expenses. Depending on the guest count, the expenses for this option could be quite high.
How else can you celebrate your eighteenth birthday? You can also bet on something other than a party. A holiday trip, a weekend in another city or country, or maybe a skydive? There really are many possibilities. Whatever you choose, with the right preparation you can count on great memories for a lifetime!
What can 18th birthday invitations look like?
When planning to throw a party or celebrate your 18th birthday in a different way, it’s a good idea to start by preparing the number of guests. More often than not, these will be your closest friends – you can invite them in person by telling them about the birthday in person or through various types of online messaging. However, if you want to make your party special, it is a good idea to prepare special invitations. These can be personalised cards in a variety of styles – check out the available suggestions in online shops and choose something that matches the mood of your party. There is also no shortage of different humorous proposals that are sure to make your friends laugh. What’s more, you can prepare your invitations electronically: a convenient and eco-friendly option that you can easily pass on to your friends wherever they are.
Colourful pouches for a small 18th birthday gift
Decorations for an eighteenth birthday party
Whether you are organising an eighteenth birthday party at home or at a venue, well-chosen decorations will be essential. Which solutions will work best? At the moment, one of the most fashionable options is a combination of black and gold. However, there are many other options – the choice is entirely up to you and your vision for the party.
Balloons for the 18th birthday are an essential part of the decoration – whether standard, round-shaped balloons or balloons in the form of the numbers “1” and “8”. You can also order special balloons with the letters that make up the name of the birthday boy or girl. This is a simple and effective way to give the party a special atmosphere. What’s more, such balloons look great in photos!
What else can you bet on when preparing your 18th birthday decorations? For larger parties, personalised 18th birthday vignettes, for example, are a great choice. This is a particularly good option if you are planning a party at a venue – especially if you are talking about a lavish, elegant style party.
Eighteenth birthday cake and cake decorations
The birthday party must also not be without a cake and symbolic candles. When it comes to the cake, not only the taste will be important, but also the appearance – it is advisable to adapt it to the decorations at the party. This also applies to the decorations that will be on the cake. Candles will be the basis – you can opt for ones in the shape of the numbers 1 and 8 or for eighteen separate candles. It’s also a good idea to order a personalised topper tailored to the tastes and interests of the birthday boy or girl. For a truly impressive effect, you can choose fountains or cake flares.
How big should the cake for an eighteenth birthday party be? The answer to this question depends primarily on the number of guests. For small parties, a small cake up to about 20 cm in diameter and weighing up to 2 kg is sufficient. This is the right size for a party of 10 or so people. On the other hand, if you want to invite 20 or more guests, opt for a cake with a diameter of at least 30 cm.
Organza pouch ideal for a shadow palette or other small cosmetics for an 18th birthday
18th birthday gift – what to choose?
An indispensable part of every birthday – especially the most important ones, such as the very 18th – is the presentation of gifts to the birthday boy or girl. Which gift should you go for? Above all, take into account the hobbies and interests of the recipient – this is the best way to prepare an apt, useful gift that will live long in the memory. For example, something related to their favourite TV series, films or games, or accessories related to their favourite activities.
The classic 18th birthday present is, of course, alcohol – it is, after all, the day from which alcoholic beverages can be consumed. However, it is worth ensuring that these are not standard offerings, but something with a truly unique flavour. Various accessories can be added, for example a bartender’s set, tankards, glasses, fun decanters or an alcohol dispenser.
Eighteen is also the perfect time for all sorts of fun gifts that can tie in with the birthday itself and coming of age, as well as the recipient’s interests. Put your creativity to work, browse the suggestions available in the various shops and choose something special!
Romantic and original 18th birthday gifts for girls
The most important guest at a party is often the partner of the person celebrating the birthday. Being in this role, it is worth taking care of original gifts. For the 18th for a girl, you can bet on a number of interesting proposals that will be truly unique and effectively highlight our feelings.
What gifts can you bet on? An interesting choice would be a personal gift – for example, a gift that refers to the song you met or the place where your first date took place. A teddy bear with a T-shirt bearing your names or photos of you together might also be a good idea. While we are on the subject of photography, it is also worth mentioning the possibility of ordering a photo in the form of a canvas painting. Another interesting option is a custom-made newspaper cover featuring your girlfriend – the perfect gift for a real star!
Cinema or concert tickets in an organza bag
Elegant 18th birthday gift for your boyfriend
What to choose for your boyfriend? Eighteen is the moment when you start your adult life – on this day, it’s worth opting for an elegant gift that highlights the role of the eighteenth birthday. This could be, for example, a stylish portrait, a leather wallet with a delicate engraving or a classic watch. In addition, a photograph in the form of a canvas painting will also work well in this case. On top of this, it’s worth paying attention to your other half’s interests to prepare a one-of-a-kind gift. For example, if your boyfriend has a passion for cars and is planning to take his driving test soon, a voucher for a drive in a unique car will be a great choice. There are really a lot of possibilities – a creative approach to this topic will definitely make your 18th birthday party a success.
How to wrap a gift for an 18th birthday?
Plain pouches or boxes are not the only options you can bet on when wrapping your 18th birthday present. If you want to ensure originality, choose solutions such as our bags. You will find suggestions in many different sizes – from the smallest (even 7 x 9 cm!) to the largest, which can accommodate a very large gift. It’s a unique, yet extremely convenient and stylish way to pack. What’s more, you can bet on many different colours, adapting them to the style of the event, the characteristics of the gift or the preferences of the recipient.
One of the advantages of pouches is that you can easily wrap customised gifts. Simply drop the gift inside and use the convenient drawstring to close the whole thing – and you’re done! You don’t need to use any ribbons, tape or scissors for this. Nor do you need any special manual skills. The whole thing takes literally seconds, so you can give a stylish gift even if you buy it at the last minute.
Bags as decoration for an eighteenth birthday party
Our favour bags can be used not only as gift wrapping. They are also a good choice for adding variety to the décor of your hall or flat when planning your eighteenth birthday party. In this role, the best proposals will be those with a small size, which you can place practically anywhere – for example on the table. We offer a huge range of colours and materials, so you can easily match them to the atmosphere of your party. You will also find drawstring bags with special, decorative prints – please check out our range.
Thank you notes for your 18th birthday party
When planning your eighteenth birthday party, it’s worth considering thanking your guests too. This is a particularly good choice if you are organising a party in an elegant style. It will also be a great idea if you want to show your guests that you really appreciate them. If, for example, people living very far away or relatives from abroad are going to your party, they will certainly be pleased with a small gift. This can take the form of a simple card, a small gift or a small bottle of alcohol. Again, you can give the gift in a gift bag, which will make it easy to transport and is sure to be remembered by the recipient.
