We hope your 70th birthday brings back memories of every precious moment in your life. Congratulations on your milestone birthday. It may be that a loved one is celebrating another magnificent trip around the sun with the big 7-0 and deserves some recognition. 

Start by choosing a theme for your 70th birthday party - it'll make all the other details easier. Whether it's decorations, food, or party favors, there's nothing like the perfect theme to celebrate a special occasion.

To help you plan this special occasion, we've put together 8 of our favorite 70th birthday party ideas.

Party themes for 70th birthdays

A meaningful theme for a 70th birthday party can reflect the life and personality of the honoree. You can incorporate a cohesive theme into your 70th celebration, whether you want it to feel traditional, festive, or colorful.

Do you have difficulty deciding which theme would best fit your guest of honor? Our 4 birthday party themes will make this birthday one to remember, regardless if it's a surprise party or one that's been planned for a long time.

It's only the beginning

Consider the person you are celebrating. Having retired, has he or she been able to seize the day? Is there a knitting project they are knee-deep in, do they walk through the golf course every morning, or do they fly fish in mountain streams?

A best-is-yet-to-come 70th birthday celebration is the perfect way to honor your guest of honor's post-retirement hobbies and passions. Future adventures and fun await us.

Decorations

Make your party a lively affair with lively decorations. Pinwheels or pictures of the guest of honor's adventures can decorate the walls. Make your party festive by adding some sensational streamers (1). It may also be a good idea to introduce the birthday person to their new hobbies. Use this bird-inspired pitcher (2) if your guest-of-honor is an avid birdwatcher. Fill the room with baseball balloons (3) if the grandparents are constantly pitching to the grandkids.

Menu

Surprise guests with a delicious spread of food to keep them going through the festivities. You might consider pigs in a blanket, pinwheel wraps, or croissant sandwiches as classic party food. The blank canvas you can use to create your own birthday cake is a delicious and traditional sheet cake. Make the cake memorable by referencing activities your guest of honor enjoys. Cakes personalized with their names will be appreciated for their thoughtfulness and novelty.

Activities and entertainment

An opportunity for a roast can be the perfect addition to your 70th birthday party for guests who enjoy humor at their expense. Prepare a roast and a toast for the honoree by inviting some of the party guests who know them well. Roasts provide a unique opportunity for guests of honor to laugh at their past shenanigans. A heartfelt toast will leave them feeling grateful and overwhelmed with love.

Stay gold

A golden era party with a hint of luxury is possible with this theme. We all know how big a deal it is to turn 70!

Decorate

The event space to make it feel like a royal ball, complete with dazzling golden decorations. Make your table look polished by lining it with gold tableware and centerpieces. Make the place sparkle with a gold tablecloth, tinsel garland, and party fan decorations. Gold letter balloons and gilded cups are sure to cheer you up.

Menu

Choose traditional platters to satisfy a crowd in keeping with the gilded theme. Served with mashed Yukon gold potatoes and roasted carrots, a delicious roast chicken would be perfect for a Sunday dinner. Adding a decadent dessert to your meal will complete the presentation to a fantastic, regal level. The following dessert options include coconut cream pie, creme brulee, or caramelized pears. If you want to make a spread Midas would envy, add edible gold flakes to the honoree's favorite dishes or birthday cake.

Activities and entertainment

Invite family and friends to create new golden moments. Ensure that the closest and dearest to the guest of honor record messages. Send a positive birthday message to them within 30 seconds. Guests of honor will have a beautiful memento to remember their golden years.

Party like it's the 1950s

Why not throw a party for someone born in the 1950s? The '50s are back with a fun party that will have you dressed in poodle skirts and leather jackets.

Décor

Adding retro-inspired decorations and supplies sets the tone for a 1950s party. Hang a shimmery chandelier, use old-fashioned coupe glasses, and use checkered napkins to create a diner-like atmosphere. There's something sophisticated about it but also something kitsch about it. There's no better combination than this.

Menu

In the 1950s, cocktail parties were filled with dips, deviled eggs, pigs in blankets, and pineapple upside-down cake. Make sure to include personal childhood favorites from the guest of honor as well. Daiquiris, Manhattans, and martinis are a few of the drinks you can serve.

Activities and entertainment

Retell your guest of honor's life story using scrapbooks. For a good-natured editorializing session, let them read it with guests. This keepsake will serve as a comfort in the days and weeks following the party.

Favorite Things

In 70 years, plenty of favorite stories, foods, and activities will surely be there. Having a theme that highlights all of your guest of honor's favorite things will give him or her a chance to let it all hang out.

This centenarian swears by a glass of red wine every day for longevity, like this septuagenarian who takes pride in doing things that matter daily. Use this theme to incorporate it.

Decorations

Put yourself in the guest's shoes. What kind of lifestyle do they lead? Can they achieve a life well lived through travel? Is jazz playing supposed to make everything better? Decorate according to their "thing." For example, choose balloons and ceiling decorations that match their favorite colors.

Menu

Your guest of honor can provide you with menu inspiration. They should be able to choose from their favorite healthy options if they believe a healthy diet is responsible for their long life. Your double-fudge birthday cake should take center stage if they believe chocolate is the key to happiness.

Activities and entertainment

A pickleball whiz or a bowling enthusiast is the perfect guest of honor. Consider playing Simon Says with the honored guest. The game is fun for all ages, and they'll enjoy giving silly instructions. Your video camera will come in handy.

Conclusion

It is customary to celebrate milestones every decade. You have a great responsibility when planning a 70th birthday party for your mom, dad, grandparent, or anyone you love. Friends and family can be brought together through proper organization and planning. There should be a sense of comfort for the guest of honor regarding the setting, the food, the games, and even how many guests there will be. A birthday party is incomplete without surprises, fun, and games. The birthday bud should be able to create an everlasting memory with this cocktail.