When a birthday matches the day when the person was born, it is known as golden birthday--someone turning 15 on May 15th, for example. A golden birthday happens once in a lifetime, so it's imperative that you make the celebration extra special with lots of, well, golden details.
Hang Happy Birthday Golden Foil Balloons
Golden foil balloons are easy decorations that can instantly transform your space. You can find them at any local party store, and the fact they don't require helium makes them the easiest party decor. Inflate the letters using either the straw that comes with the balloon kit or a hand pump. Simply hang them on the wall for a festive birthday party backdrop.
Incorporate a Metallic Fringe Curtain Backdrop
Whether you are DIYing a fringe backdrop or purchasing it online or at your local party store, make sure you opt for metallic gold to match the golden birthday party theme. Your guests will absolutely love posing for pictures in front of a shiny photo backdrop.
Decorate Cupcakes With Golden Toppers
Spruce up cupcakes with golden toppers. If you are planning a little princess or little king birthday theme, consider golden crown cupcake toppers made out of fondant to quickly bring your party theme to life. If you have gold cupcake liners in your stash, it's a great opportunity to put them to good use.
Have a Birthday Cake With Gold Accents
Make the birthday cake special with a beautiful design with gold accents. If baking and decorating are not your strength, be sure to book a cake designer in advance to bring your concept to life. If you have a cake stand with golden details, be sure to use it to display the birthday cake.
Throw a Fancy Tea Party
If you are planning to host a fancy tea party to celebrate, break out the fancy china and make sure to select pieces that feature golden accents. You can complete your set up with a few other gold details, such as three-tier dessert stand with a golden rim and use a golden vase to display fresh flowers.
Serve French Macarons With Golden Details
French macarons are dainty and delicious treats guests always rave about. Serve them in any color and flavor for the ultimate birthday treats. For that special golden detail you have been looking for, adding edible gold flakes is an effortless way to spruce up simple yet delicious desserts such as macarons.
Make and Decorate a Bundt Cake
Bundt cakes are delicious and deserve some love when it comes to decorating for a special birthday despite their intricate shape. They are perfect for a brunch celebration or as a special end of afternoon treat paired with coffee or tea. Simply add edible gold confetti or sprinkles for a golden birthday celebration.
Set Up the Ultimate Tablescape With Gold Décor Accents
Whether you are planning a big or intimate celebration, the attention to detail is key. Plan a tablescape design you will be proud of once you see the final result. For a golden birthday, decide on your mail color palette and incorporate gold accents into your décor--tea candles, flatware, and napkin rings are easy elements you can find to complete the look of your tablescape.
Incorporate Gold Into Your Christmas Tree Décor
If you are planning a golden birthday party around Christmas, gather your golden holiday décor pieces to get your house party ready in no time. Decorate your tree with gold ornaments, spruce up a greenery garland by using gold spray paint and hang gold Christmas lights.
Plan an Easter Hunt and Hide Golden Chocolate Eggs
A golden birthday that falls in springtime means double the fun. Organize a memorable Easter egg hunt that will excite all guests no matter the age. Add a fun twist by hiding golden eggs only! Ditch the usual plastic eggs and make your own chocolate eggs at home filled with little surprises with one large egg containing a big prize (a gift card, money in a small plastic bag or a ticket to a special movie). Wrap the eggs in gold foil paper and hide them for the ultimate golden birthday Easter egg hunt of all time.
Wear Your Special Golden Shoes
Pretty shoes always make a statement and when they are shiny and gold, you will surely make an impression wherever you go. Whether you are going out with friends or going to work, put on your special golden shoes because you deserve to feel your best on your birthday.
Host a Golden Outfit Party
Invite family and friends for an unforgettable golden celebration. Dress code? Any golden piece you can find in your closet. Be sure to select party décor and supplies with gold accents, such as gold rimmed plates and cups, gold napkins, utensils, gold foil balloon letters that spell out "You are so golden".
Decorate a Birthday Cake With Gold Candles
Store bought candles are a lifesaver for those last minute party planners. If you are running out of time and not feeling so confident about decorating a birthday cake for a golden birthday party, stop by your local party store and grab some gold candles. They add instant pizazz to any cake.
Make Golden Number Cookies
Incorporating matching cookies is always a great way to bring any party theme to life. For your golden birthday, bake your favorite sugar cookies, use a number cookie cutter and once they are ready to be decorated, simply use a gold mist spray and finish off the edges using either buttercream or royal icing in a decorating bag fitted with a piping tip.
Get a Golden Manicure
Whether you are hosting or going to a golden birthday party, your nails deserve some special treatment. Book an appointment with your favorite nail salon for the special event because there's nothing like freshly painted nails.
Host a Golden First Birthday Party
Planning a birthday party for a child who is turning one on the first day of the month? No matter the theme you choose, be sure to incorporate golden details into your party décor set up--for a fox theme, you can turn it into a golden fox birthday party celebration, for example.
Enjoy the Sunset
For a golden birthday, the beach, the lake, or any place where you can enjoy a beautiful sunset can be the perfect venue for a golden birthday party. Plan a picnic, dinner or camping trip for the end of the afternoon so everyone can enjoy great company, delicious food, and drinks. Remember to get the guests ready for wonderful golden birthday photos when the sun is starting to set.
Make Golden Potato Wedges
If you are looking for a great appetizer idea for a golden party, make golden potato wedges. For perfect roasted potatoes, use waxy potatoes such as Yukon Gold. Cut into 8 even wedges lengthwise to easily get all the sides browned and crisp. Be sure to follow your favorite recipe for delicious seasoned potato wedges.
Have Special Golden Sushi Rolls
Be ready to impress your guests with stunning and delicious golden sushi rolls. Instead of using nori, edible gold leaf sheets are used to create these unique sushi rolls that will surely be the talk of the party.
Purchase a Piñata With Gold Details
If you are hosting a golden birthday around Cinco de Mayo, plan a fiesta with wonderful golden details starting with the ever so popular and festive piñata. A piñata can double as a party decor piece and exciting activity for the kids who will be thrilled to try to smash it and discover what goodies are inside.
Get Your Gold On
A unique party theme deserves a unique celebration. Planning in advance you will give you plenty of time to develop a fun concept and bring a memorable golden party theme to life, so get your gold on and have fun planning all the details for your event.
