Birthday celebrations are a memorable moment in one’s life, but none are as important as celebrating when they turn 18! It is the age of recognised adulthood and maturity, the moment they put away childish things and focus on responsibilities such as further study, careers, income, taxes, and the extraordinary passage rite of legally being able to drink in a pub!
This transition from childhood to adulthood doesn’t have to be formal and uptight! There are unique ways to celebrate your coming of age in a fun, meaningful way. Keep on reading for inspiring ideas to celebrate your 18th!
Video Games
Turn your 18th birthday party into a LAN party by making video games the central theme! Instead of dressing up particular characters, you and your friends can dress in PJs and sweats and play console or video games all day (and night) long! Stock up meals and snacks in case you all get hungry in between rounds.
Pro tip: If you have a console, that would be great. Concurrently, if you want to host a PC tournament, make sure your Wi-Fi connection is strong before asking your friends to bring their laptops. You can raise the competitive stakes by giving prizes to the winners, too!
Sleepover
Who says adults can’t host sleepovers? They still do and have a fun time, too! Like the first option, a sleepover is a more laid-back approach since people can come in comfortable attire. All you need to prep are party meals, snacks, drinks, board games, some video games, and a good movie or two for everyone to enjoy.
Online Zoom Party
Another way to celebrate your 18th is by hosting the party virtually! Not only do you save up on logistical costs, but you can still have a fun time provided you have a solid program with games too! For food, you can pre-order meals for your guests and have them delivered to their doorstep via courier.
In terms of games, there are exciting options to choose from. You can host a party with Among Us, Gartic Phone, or Jackbox TV games that everyone can play remotely.
Concert
Moving away from the easier birthday themes, scoring tickets for a concert can be a unique experience since it involves their favourite band. Prepare a budget that allows the celebrant to bring a few of their closest friends to enjoy the moment with them and purchase some merch, too.
Depending on your budget, you can get tickets to a local pub or bar or a concert at a stadium or arena. Just be sure it’s their favourite band or artist playing. If you could also get VIP access for them, that would add to the memorable experience, too!
Roadtrip
This theme potentially encapsulates the phrase “high risk, high reward.” A road trip involves significant planning: logistics of food, stopovers, venues, activities, accommodations, etc. However, the appeal of this theme is appealing and meaningful. It lets the celebrant visit tourist attractions or even a relatively new area outside of their usual fare.
This new adventure also captures what it means to live as an adult: meticulous preparation, finally taking responsibility for their actions, directions, and purpose while navigating through life. Besides having fun, it will let you learn along the way, making course corrections as you see fit and building deeper bonds with the ones you’re with.
Final Preparations
When planning an 18th birthday party, it is best to fit the theme with the celebrant’s personality. Are they outgoing and prefer groups, or are they introverted and enjoy the company of a few select friends? We hope these unique ideas inspire a memorable coming-of-age celebration for your child, loved one, or friend!
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