How to Add a Personal Touch to Birthday Parties

If there's a time and place for all things impersonal, it's definitely not your birthday.

January 25, 2021

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Have you ever received a chain message on your birthday? The kind that was obviously cut and pasted from someone else’s social media page and forwarded to you? Your reaction was probably something along the lines of, ‘This is no way to celebrate my birthday.’

If there’s a time and place for all things impersonal, it’s definitely not your birthday. There’s only one you, which is why your birthday should be a tailored experience instead of a run-of-the-mill occasion. If you’re tired of following the basic birthday template, here are five ways you can make your special day unique:

Get Creative with Your Cake

Don’t treat the buying of a cake as something to scratch off your birthday checklist. Instead of buying a conventional birthday cake, opt for something more uncommon. An ice cream cake is a great alternative, and you can even go a step further by personalising it. You can add your own toppings to Milky Lane’s single or three-layered ice cream cake. If you’re really determined to go all out, you can even have an image added to your personalised cake.

Choose a Theme

Skip the party hats in favour of something a bit more memorable. You’re spoiled for choice, so think beyond the usual pyjama or superhero theme. The trick is to go with something that’s a reflection of your passion and personality. If your head is always buried in a book, you could make your celebration a book-themed party, and tell your guests to dress up as characters from their favourite novels.

Say Bye to Balloons

What’s a birthday without balloons? The perfect opportunity to try something new (and save the planet). A lot of people don’t know this, but there are plenty of alternatives to balloons. Whether it’s fabric bunting, floating flowers, or solar lit mason jars, there are plenty of ways to set the mood without blowing up balloons.

Make a Wish Without Candles

Many ancient civilisations believed the smoke from birthday candles carried their wishes to the heavens, which is where the age-old tradition of blowing on candles is believed to have started. For obvious reasons, most people aren’t too keen on having someone blow on a cake that’s going to be shared with guests. Luckily, there are plenty of things you can wish on. Acorns, feathers, and even a digital clock that reads ‘11:11’ are just a few of the good luck charms that are believed to bend the universe’s will in your favour.

After celebrating your birthday the same way for years, it’s easy for the special occasion to feel like just another 24 hours. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to add a bit of novelty to your celebrations. The next time you see the date edging closer to your birthday, gear up for a celebration like you’ve never had before.