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