Are you hosting a birthday party but need to stay on budget? With these hacks, you can spend less than $100 and still throw a fabulous event. Your guests will think that you spent thousands on the party. Here are eight ideas to give you inspiration.
1. Balloon Arches
Don’t spend hundreds of dollars or even thousands on a balloon artist. You can easily create your own balloon arches with some patience and creativity. Balloon arch kits are very affordable on sites like Amazon. Once you get the hang of arranging the balloons you’re well on your way to creating an elegant birthday display.
2. Custom Favors
Personal touches always make it seem like you spent a lot of money. Creating custom favors for your birthday party can be very simple. Sites like Etsy and Oriental Trading often have options for personalization. Or if you’re crafty, visit your local art supply store and create custom thank you tags for favors like mini succulents, jars or candy, or homemade candles.
3. Hire a Private Chef
Private chefs don’t have to cost a lot of money. You can try to contact a local culinary school and see if any culinary students would be interested in cooking for your party. Your guests will be very impressed with the experience.
4. Create a Glamping Experience
For young kids, creating a glamping experience is very trendy right now and can be done affordably. Set up individual tents for each guest and choose a fun theme. While renting these tents can be expensive, it’s not hard to DIY.
5. Create an Outdoor Movie Theater
All you really need to create an outdoor movie-themed birthday party is a projector. Then, hang a large sheet and create seating with blankets and pillows. With some popcorn and cake, you’ll be all set to watch your favorite movie with friends and family.
6. Have a Wine Tasting
Nothing is more upscale than a wine tasting! A local wine shop can help you pick wines for your tasting. You might want to taste by region or a certain variety. The sky is the limit! Usually, 4-6 wines are appropriate for a tasting. You can also serve charcuterie boards or light bites to accompany the wine. You can even send your guests home with mini wine bottles.
7. Schedule a Photoshoot
Hire a photographer for your birthday party and have a photo shoot. Everyone can get dressed up for the shoot. Some photographers offer mini sessions at an affordable price. You also could look for a photography student or use companies like Shoott where you only pay for the prints you buy.
8. Set Up an Outdoor Picnic
Create an aesthetically appealing picnic for your birthday. Choose a scenic location like the beach or a local park. You can choose a boho theme and create dreamy tablescapes for your guests. Save money by visiting a thrift store for eclectic decor.
What is your favorite birthday party idea? Let us know in the comments.
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Teri Monroe started her career in communications working for local government and nonprofits. Today, she is a freelance finance and lifestyle writer and small business owner. In her spare time, she loves golfing with her husband, taking her dog Milo on long walks, and playing pickleball with friends.
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