| Turning forty is not something that some people feel | | | | guests an excuse to let their hair down. Serve some |
| ecstatic about celebrating, once you get over the | | | | alcoholic beverages and give out some Mardi Gras |
| issues associated with age however you will soon | | | | necklaces and prepare games to be enjoyed by the |
| find out that aging is not so bad after all. In fact, it is | | | | adults! |
| a good excuse to throw a fabulous and memorable | | | | 3. Go Retro |
| party fit for you and your loved ones. The only | | | | Re-live flower power or the mod era and ask your |
| challenge is that throwing and choosing among a | | | | guests to come in minis, bell bottoms or even hippie |
| number of 40th birthday party themes is not the | | | | outfits. Play songs from popular bands from the era |
| same as throwing a party for your children or your | | | | you wish to adopt as your theme and get ready to |
| relatives' children. | | | | put out those dancing shoes! |
| An important factor to remember when choosing | | | | 4. NASCAR birthday bash |
| among the 40th birthday party themes is your | | | | Party on the fast lane and feel your guests' pulse |
| personality and personal preferences (if it's your | | | | race as you settle for this theme. Decorate the |
| birthday), or that of the birthday celebrant's. There a | | | | tables with checkered patterns, and watch some car |
| number of popular 40th birthday party themes and | | | | racing on TV. |
| some of them include: | | | | 5. Celebrity or Hollywood-themed party |
| 1. Hawaiian Luau | | | | If you are the type to go for glitz and glamour then |
| This can be a really cool theme especially if you plan | | | | throw a more formal birthday bash and ask your |
| to throw a poolside party. Decorate the venue in a | | | | guests to dress like celebrities. Make the party more |
| tropical or Hawaiian theme and ask your guests to | | | | exciting by asking everyone to dress-up like celebrity |
| come in luau attires. | | | | look-alikes, and enjoy as you see how far off they |
| 2. Mardi Gras | | | | go to accomplish this feat. This can definitely be one |
| Turn your party into a festive theme and give your | | | | of the more stylish 40th birthday party themes. |