60th Birthday Party Decorations

60th Birthday Celebrations

Turning 60 is a big deal, and something that should be celebrated! Don't let this milestone birthday pass without some sort of gathering or party to mark this special occasion.

Whether it's a huge blow-out party that takes months of planning or a small, intimate affair with a few close friends, a 60th birthday shouldn't be ignored. It's cause for some real celebration!

How to Throw a 60th Birthday Party

The type of party you throw has a lot to do with the guest of honor. Do they want a loud, colorful shebang or an elegant soiree? If you're not sure, ask them. People who reach 60 years of age know what they like and what they don't like and will probably tell you if you ask.

Just be sure you celebrate the milestone with plenty of 60th birthday decorations specific to the milestone. It's an important birthday!

60th Birthday Guest List

Be selective about who you invite to a 60th birthday party. Birthday parties are less about filling the room at 60 and more about bringing together the people closest to the guest of honor. Unless you're hosting a surprise party, consult the birthday person when it comes to who gets an invitation and who does not.

Making It After 60

It's not unheard of for life to change for the better after age 60. Some very recognizable names belong to people who didn't find their fame until after turning 60 ¿ and beyond!

1. Karl Lagerfeld Fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld was actually well into his 80s before he ascended to the role of head designer at Chanel ¿ long after his 60s!
2. Colonel Harland Sanders The king of fried chicken didn't hit the culinary scene until he was already in his 60s.
3. Judi Dench Actress Judi Dench had a great career in live theater, but didn't really hit the silver screen until she was in her 60s. Her several Oscar nominations all came after she was in her 60s.
4. Laura Ingalls WilderThe Little House series author didn't experience success with her books until after her first one was published at age 65.

What an impressive group of amazing people!

Celebrate!

A 60th birthday party isn't the time to pull out the "Over the Hill" decorations just yet (unless, of course, the guest of honor would find them hilarious). With medical advances and societal changes, 60 can be just as vibrant as any other age. In fact, for some people, their 60s are when they really figure out who they are.