50th Birthday Party Themes

50th birthday party themes are one of the most important decisions of the party.  Why?  It makes the rest of the planning so much easier.  It narrows the search for your party needs and brings all the details together.  Whether hosting a backyard picnic or an elaborate golden sit-down dinner, keep the party focused on your selected theme.

Looking for 50th birthday party themes that perfectly balance nostalgia for the past with
the hope of even better days to come? 

Envision what you want your themed event to be like--use your imagination to take a mental journey through the celebration.  From the invitations to the party favors, bring 50th birthday party themes to life with carefully chosen items. It is never one thing that makes a successful party, it's the whole experience that marks a lifetime of memories.  

Go for gold.
When someone gives you fifty good reasons for a party, make it a golden celebration.  This outdoor setting strikes gold with elegant tables scattered underneath sparkling lighting for all who are present to enjoy it.

Photo courtesy of Thirty Handmade Days

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Golden opportunity.
This gorgeous grouping of candles nested in wine bottles provides a touch of glamour.  Sitting pretty as part of the decor, they also provide a golden opportunity to be used as party favors.

Photo courtesy of White Lilac

To personalize add a wine label to your bottles.

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The golden word.
This idea for the cake table is truly worth its weight in gold.

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Good as gold.
For a truly special occasion, every element of the decor becomes an opportunity to shine.  Here, the menu is gracefully inscribed on a gold mirror to give guests an idea of the fine meal to come.

Photo courtesy of Matthew Nigel Photography

Menu cards are just the golden touch for your tablescape.  Click on the photos below to get started. 

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Strike gold.
The easy on the eye elegance of this cupcake presentation is worth its weight in gold.  Your guests will appreciate the artistic beauty of these 50th birthday cupcakes.

Golden Girls Party Theme

Personalized hand sanitizer has become very popular for any celebration.  While it is very practical, the design options make it a fun gift as well. Click on the photos below or find a hand sanitizer here to fit every theme.

Aged to Perfection Theme

Celebrating over-the-hill.

50th black out party.
A 50th black out party is a celebration with a new name for the old standard over-the-hill theme.  With the color black signifying the passing of youth, it is easy to infuse into 50th birthday party themes. 

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Blacked out tablescape.
A black color theme makes the contrasting elements stand out magnificently.  Here, the red flowers provide an unexpected pop of color to create a dramatic effect.

Photo courtesy of Goosie Girl

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Dressed for success.
This formal look revolves around a tuxedo backdrop, a tribute to the Honoree and the style of the party. Adding silver and gold decorative details make it all the better for showing off in a creative way.

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Mock funeral.
Carry the black out party up a notch with a mock funeral.  Decorations could consist of gravestones and other funeral effects.  Ask guests to come dressed in black ready to mourn the passing of the Honoree's youth.

Celebrating 50 and fabulous.

Fabulous use of color.
Fabulous 50th birthday party themes are an excellent opportunity to bring on the revelry with color. Here, a wide array of bright and happy colors sets the mood for fun. 

Photo courtesy of McAllister Photography

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Fabulous tribute to 50.
By combining pink with chic black and white patterns, the essence of fabulous is captured-both in color and in style.  The four-tiered birthday cake is an irresistible tribute to 50.

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Fabulous and meaningful.
Experimenting with new styles and adding meaningful touches can make even the most expected look seem fabulous.  Perhaps most striking, along with zebra print, is the hot pink tutu skirt.

Celebrating 50 years in pictures.

Let's face it.
Going for a fun way to get the Honoree noticed?  These custom face fans will get the attention of your guests and make the birthday boy or girl feel special.  Using photos from the past or present, a picture is worth a thousand words. 

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Reflecting on 50 years.
This centerpiece idea provides a way for everyone to celebrate each and every year along the journey of life.  Personalized candles and pretty flowers lined up down the center of the table bring ambiance along with a trip down memory lane.         

Photo courtesy of Party Perfect

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Picturing 50 years.
50th birthday party themes and old photographs fit together perfectly.  Draping pictures in a key spot is a neat way to get creative with the theme and highlight the good times.  

Photo courtesy of  Carter & Cook Event Company

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Highlighting 50 years.
Going through old pictures is a fun thing to do as well as an uplifting decoration.  Another wonderful piece of theater is to opt for a photo booth to make future memories. 

Perfect way to welcome guests.

Just upload your pictures to form the number 50.

Celebrating what he or she loves most.

Translating the honoree's personality into 50th birthday party themes can be a challenge, especially a milestone birthday.  Once you have chosen the theme, arrange the decor around that idea, plan a menu, and throw an undeniable celebration of 50 years hitting all the high points in between.

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Hawaii 5-0 party.
Plan a luau.  

Golf themed.
Let the love of the game take the lead when it comes to decorating a golf lover's party space.  Golf reigns supreme here with the use of green turf as a table runner and the perfect placement of the golf ball favor.

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Racing themed.
Race fans, start your engines.  Here, the use of the checkered pattern drives every element of this tablescape to the winner's circle.                      

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Tea Party.
Break out the fine china for a 50th birthday tea party.  Finger sandwiches, scones, and teacakes are the standard menu for an afternoon party or serve unexpected desserts in tea cups.  Of course, serve a spot of tea for everyone.  

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50th birthday garden party ideas.
Gardening gloves, seed packets, flowers, candlesticks, and flower pots are all the texture and color needed to make this tablescape fresh and bright.  The layers all work together to create a beautiful garden party.

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Mystery themed.
If your 50th birthday Honoree is intrigued by a good mystery, consider a Sherlock party full of surprises. It's all in the decorations, my dear Watson.

Celebrating seasonal 50th birthday party themes.

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Winter 50th birthday party ideas.
Whether you prefer the drama of black and white or the innocence of white, the key is to make sure the wintry feeling is there.  This is the time to dip glasses in sugar to resemble snow or place feathery fringe around the dinner plates.  We love these 50th birthday party themes for cold weather.

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