An “eternal birthday” marks when one turns 100 years old on their date of birth and deserves a special celebration. There are numerous ways you can commemorate it on such an auspicious date.
Joan Bramsch, an author from the midwestern United States, first celebrated their children’s golden birthdays in the 1950s.
1. Go on a picnic
Golden birthdays are noteworthy dates in someone’s life that only happen once, also known as lucky or champagne birthdays, marking when your age reflects the day you were born (e.g., turning 25 on the 25th).
Celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime milestone in grand style by adding some extra shimmer with golden decorations such as glittering streamers or mylar balloons in the shape of your age number, plus choose an eye-catching gold party dress or tuxedo for yourself as a guest of honor, along with napkins, dishes, and flatware featuring golden accents or sparkles for tables at any celebration venue.
Or you could arrange a golden birthday treasure hunt, hiding gold-foiled chocolate coins and candy-jewel ring pops around the house or yard for guests to find. Or visit a pottery studio for a paint and sip session where you can create unique golden birthdays souvenirs such as ceramic coffee mugs or bowls to serve the cake at the end of the evening!
Try traditional field day games, like water balloon tosses, tug of war, or hula hoop competitions, for a more accessible yet still competitive activity. Bring plenty of water or adult-oriented Gatorade jugs to keep calm if things heat up! Be prepared to sweat!
Make an extra special golden birthday surprise by baking your golden-themed cake featuring gold frosting or festive sprinkles to suit the event. If you don’t have access to a pastry chef, why not sign up for online baking classes and create something unique to surprise someone special on their big day? Take your masterpiece home as the ultimate Golden Birthday present.
2. Have a sleepover
Golden birthdays are special events that only happen once, so celebrate by hosting an incredible party! There are numerous ways you can add the shine of gold to any party celebration: gold unicorns for first birthday parties, pretty gilded princess invitations for kids’ parties, or Harry Potter wizard themes complete with Golden Snitch-inspired accents are just a few ways you can add this precious metal accents. There is truly no shortage of ways to add gold accents!
Set up a paint-and-wine event, where guests can learn to create masterpieces while sipping wine from their favorite bottle, or set up a dance class where instructors teach new moves – either locally at a studio or virtually via video call! Both of these options make golden birthday celebrations all the more exciting!
Add something extra with a dance party featuring a DJ and dance floor for all. Getting them to play only golden hits would be even better – your guests will love this!
Gift baskets of golden-themed treats such as snacks and candy, mobile phone accessories with golden designs such as pop sockets or other phone components, party games themed around gold, and other special privileges that celebrate their golden year are great ways to commemorate the occasion. You could also give them golden tickets that include unique benefits and activities they’ll experience during this milestone year.
Make it extra memorable and add some family traditions from past golden birthday celebrations – it will add even more meaning and create unforgettable moments on this special day. Whatever activities or plans are planned for this fantastic milestone birthday event. It will surely make the day or evening memorable.
3. Take a photoshoot
Are you celebrating a vital birthday milestone and want memorable photos to remember it? A photoshoot is the perfect way to do just that. Whether you use a tripod and remote shutter (many modern cameras offer this capability) or hire someone else, having plenty of props like balloons, balloon hats, and golden-themed outfits ready is essential to ensure this experience goes as smoothly as possible.
Garden settings make an ideal backdrop for photoshoots, while beaches or other scenic natural locations provide even more stunning pictures. To add drama, pick up some confetti and encourage everyone in the photo to throw it toward the camera; this will produce beautiful, vibrant images to recall these special birthday memories!
Professional-quality photos are always an ideal addition to any significant event, and golden birthday parties deserve even more special shots! Have the photographer capture photos of all or split into smaller groups for more relaxed photos.
As only one golden birthday can ever come once in every lifetime, you should make it count by giving them plenty of golden birthday well wishes from friends and family! Showing them how much you appreciate their presence will show how particular this year truly is for them – don’t miss the chance to help someone celebrate this golden milestone in style!
4. Go dancing
A vital milestone birthday should be marked with gusto! Lace-up those dancing shoes and get ready to work it out – dancing classes online or locally are great activities to try.
Golden-themed parties can include everything from a golden disco ball and decorations, such as balloons and decorations, to oversize mylar golden balloons with your birthday numbers on them, gold glitter, or party favors with golden details, such as pin the tail on the donkey or even scavenger hunts with golden items as prizes! Don’t forget a disco ball hung above the dance floor too – an essential feature!
A golden champagne birthday is an extra particular way to mark any birthday. Champagne is always the classic choice, but Prosecco, Cava, or sparkling cider would all work. Have your guests sing “Happy Birthday” while holding sparkling candles – an experience they will surely never forget!
If your golden birthday falls on either the 1st or 6th day of any month, you could celebrate two or three Golden Birthdays, as these can be calculated by doubling or tripling the years since birth.
Make the celebration truly personal for the celebrant with these golden birthday ideas – they will thank you! Make this milestone unique and memorable by listening to what the birthday girl or boy wants out of this milestone celebration day – they will thank you too! Hopefully, these ideas for celebrating a golden birthday will help plan a fantastic party and celebration! Happy Golden Birthday!
5. Have a spa day
Make the day memorable, and take plenty of pictures for social media! A golden birthday is an opportunity to kick back, relax, and bond. Plan a visit to a spa for some pampering, such as facials, mani/pedis, massages, and other services designed to make them feel like royalty (or queen!). Be sure to snap plenty of pics for social media too.
Golden birthdays are special milestones that occur once in our lifetimes. Also referred to as champagne birthdays or lucky birthdays, this event typically celebrates its recipient with gifts worth their weight in gold. This tradition was initiated by Joan Bramsch of Midwestern USA back in the 1950s and quickly caught on.
For your birthday celebrations, use golden party supplies and balloons matching their age number to decorate and commemorate their special day. Or consider planning a themed celebration such as an 80’s disco dance party or King Midas’ golden touch celebration, complete with themed food and decor!
Celebrate their golden birthday in style by creating a dedicated social media page, including a countdown for when their special day arrives! Shared via Instagram or TikTok, this can bring friends and family members into the festivities!
No matter how you celebrate your golden birthday, these ideas will add extra shine and splendor to the event. Give Greenvelope’s selection of shimmering golden birthday cards and invitations a try; you won’t regret adding some shimmery gloss to your life – Happy birthday!
