Decorating Ideas for Husband 30th B-day Surprise Party?

Question

Hi,

I need ideas as to how to decorate the backyard for my husband's b-day. I do not want a luau, or something relating to his hobby or favorite sport. I want something nice not dark or too kidish (I can do that any other b-day year). He loves BBQ so I hired a catering company who will bring a huge grill and do it on-site, a DJ, bartender and belly dancer. I will have 10 large round tables with linens (70-80 guests). I need ideas for favors too (i had caramelized apples on mind) and I want a favor that everyone can wear the entire time such as a lei but since I am not doing a luau then it doesn't work. HELP!!

Answer 1

Maybe beads of some sort?  Honestly I think leis would still work since you have the belly dancer.  Leis aren't just for luaus they just set a nice party mood

For the tables you could just put tealights in clear glass holders or holders of whatever color you are using.  Then go to a craft store and back in the silk flower section they make these clear or colored plastic gem looking things... just sprinkle some on the tables... it sounds stupid i know, but the candlelight catches them and they end up setting a really nice atmosphere.  Maybe string some lights in the trees or bushes.

Answer 2

Why don't you decorate in a way that relates to the belly dancer, like use that as a theme.

If you could, find out what colour her costume is and match it somehow.

Maybe for the party favours, you could give out belly dancing belts so people could join with the belly dancer. I'm sure you can pick them up somewhere for cheap, or get a few of your friends together (at one of their houses so you don't get accidentally busted by your husband) and make them.

It is a different idea to a luau...

Good luck :)

Answer 3

Go with the Mediterranean theme for the belly dancer:) ....  Is there some way you can suspend long scarves over the tables, as a canopy?  Or just drape them over the table clothes.... You can get castanets for the guests  ...  Maybe a genie bottle for a centerpiece?   If you have a Pier One or World Imports near you, walk through it for inspiration:)  ... If you can find some dry ice, you can put it into a punch bowl, and fog will flood out of it  ...