{"id":13641,"date":"2022-12-20T00:29:34","date_gmt":"2022-12-20T06:29:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/?p=13641"},"modified":"2022-12-20T07:50:45","modified_gmt":"2022-12-20T13:50:45","slug":"surprise-birthday-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/surprise-birthday-party","title":{"rendered":"9 Tips for Throwing an Unforgettable Surprise Birthday Party"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13642\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/birthday-invitation-card-with-some-cupcakes-and-drinks-beside-it.jpg\" alt=\"Surprise birthday party: birthday invitation card with some cupcakes and drinks beside it\" width=\"850\" height=\"623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/birthday-invitation-card-with-some-cupcakes-and-drinks-beside-it.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/birthday-invitation-card-with-some-cupcakes-and-drinks-beside-it-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/birthday-invitation-card-with-some-cupcakes-and-drinks-beside-it-768x563.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">surprise birthday party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is such an exciting experience. You get to create a big moment for the birthday <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">honoree<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and show them how happy you and their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">loved ones<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are about their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">big day<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While planning any party has lots of moving parts, planning a surprise party has even more considerations as you have to keep everything hush-hush from the guest of honor. To help you prepare an unforgettable (and well organized) celebration, use this <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">surprise birthday party planner<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to get you from the very first idea to the grand reveal.<\/span><br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><b>Surprise Birthday Party <\/b><b>Checklist: 9 Tips to Keep Everything on Track<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13659 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/person-encircling-the-number-15-on-a-calendar.jpeg\" alt=\"Surprise birthday party: person encircling the number 15 on a calendar\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/person-encircling-the-number-15-on-a-calendar.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/person-encircling-the-number-15-on-a-calendar-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/person-encircling-the-number-15-on-a-calendar-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re planning a surprise party, there are a few extra steps you\u2019ll want to consider. To ensure the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">honoree<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is kept in the dark until the big reveal, you\u2019ll likely need help from others to make sure that happens. Here\u2019s your step-by-step guide on how to plan and throw a memorable surprise party for someone special.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Plan the Date and Time<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you can jump into the fun parts of <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/party-planning\">party planning<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you first need to cover the basics \u2014 starting with the date of the big celebration. Try to choose a date that\u2019s close to the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">honoree<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s actual birthday, but also consider the most convenient day of the week, the guests\u2019 likely schedules, and what you\u2019re hoping to do in terms of activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a list of proposed dates ready, then find a sneaky way to check these against the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guest of honor<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s calendar. If it makes sense, you could check yourself and block the party date out with a different event \u2014 or ask a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">loved one<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to make sure they keep the date and time free.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Come Up with a Distraction<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_13646\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13646\" class=\"wp-image-13646 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Retro-Surprise-Invitation.jpg\" alt=\"Surprise birthday party: Retro Surprise Invitation\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Retro-Surprise-Invitation.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Retro-Surprise-Invitation-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13646\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Jen Montgomery<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throughout the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">party planning<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> process, having a distraction or decoy can help make planning easier and keep it a surprise for the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guest of honor<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Depending on the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">honoree<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s curiosity levels, this can be easier with some people than others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guest of honor<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to spend the day or evening with you for dinner and drinks, or plan a spa date for the two of you. When the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">surprise birthday party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> date rolls around, you could either begin your surprise party with these elements or do a bait and switch and introduce them to a room of waiting guests instead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you think the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guest of honor<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> might not want a complete surprise, try a different approach. Let them know you\u2019re planning a party for them but that you\u2019re keeping some of the details a surprise \u2014 like the theme, venue, decor, and menu. This is a fun yet more subtle surprise that considers the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guest of honor<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s personality (and makes it a bit less challenging for you to keep the party planning process a total secret).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Decide on a Theme<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next up, decide on a theme for the surprise party. You don\u2019t have to throw a<\/span>\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/unforgettable-birthday-party-themes-for-kids-and-adults\">themed party<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but it\u2019s a great way to take your party to the next level \u2014 and perfect if you know the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">honoree<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> would love the added excitement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you\u2019re thinking of themes and<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/birthday-party-ideas\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>birthday party ideas<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, consider what the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guest of honor<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> would enjoy the most on their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">special day<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You could host a relaxed house party or <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/backyard-party\">backyard party<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with their closest friends, or book a private dining room at their favorite restaurant for a luxury experience. Perhaps the birthday honoree would be thrilled with a swanky <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/great-gatsby-party\">Great Gatsby soiree<\/a>,<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/hollywood-theme-party\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Hollywood theme party<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or totally awesome <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/eighties-theme-party\">80s birthday party<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could go to a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">karaoke<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> bar or retro arcade, or plan a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">scavenger hunt<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> across their hometown for a nostalgic way to celebrate a milestone birthday, such as a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/dirty-thirty-birthday\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>30th birthday<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/fortieth-birthday-ideas\">40th birthday<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Get Others Involved<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13644\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/group-of-friends-happily-celebrating-a-birthday.jpeg\" alt=\"Group of friends happily celebrating a birthday\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/group-of-friends-happily-celebrating-a-birthday.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/group-of-friends-happily-celebrating-a-birthday-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/group-of-friends-happily-celebrating-a-birthday-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">event planning<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in full swing, you might need an extra pair (or two) of hands. Not only are you planning an event but you\u2019re trying your best to keep it a secret, so call in the help of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">family members<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best friends<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to make it a success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask them to take on specific roles like finding a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">caterer<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or shopping for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">party supplies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or to help you pry for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">birthday gift ideas<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and party inspiration without looking too suspicious. Beyond their roles, encourage them all to help you keep the celebration a secret!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Find the Perfect <\/b><b>Party Venue<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re planning any kind of celebration, the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">party location<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can transform it into something magical. The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">event space<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you choose influences whether you can pull off your theme successfully, how much fun you\u2019ll all have, and how your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guest of honor<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> feels about the event.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The perfect <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">party venue<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> could be a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">party room<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that you rent or a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">family member<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s home and backyard for an<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/outdoor-birthday-party-ideas\">outdoor birthday party<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It could be the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">honoree<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s favorite museum or art gallery, or a local park or other natural environment that\u2019s special to them. Choose a place that matches your theme or feels personally significant for the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">honoree<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Make sure it has a great spot for you to stage the reveal too \u2014 maybe there are trees or shrubbery that guests can hide behind.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. Send Out <\/b><b>Surprise Birthday Party Invitations<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_13647\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13647\" class=\"wp-image-13647 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Surprise-Party-Invitation.jpg\" alt=\"Surprise Party! Invitation\" width=\"400\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Surprise-Party-Invitation.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Surprise-Party-Invitation-258x300.jpg 258w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13647\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Jen Montgomery<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve got the initial planning stages sorted, you can start inviting <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">loved ones<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">surprise birthday party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Narrow down the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guest list<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with help from the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">honoree<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s closest friends, then send out a fun <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">party invite<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that makes it very clear it\u2019s a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">surprise birthday party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 like this<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/surprise-party!\/orange\/adult-birthday\"><strong>surprise <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>party invitation<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our collection of<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/surprise-birthday\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>surprise birthday party invitations<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are an ideal way to announce the big event. We have lots of lovely designs across different themes and color schemes, each of which you can customize with your own wording and details. If you want extra space to elaborate on your surprise <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">party plans<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can use our<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/support.greenvelope.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360042177493-Enable-Details-Panel\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>details panel<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to share some insider secrets with your guests \u2014 and to remind them not to break the news on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">social media<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. Plan Your Menu<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">birthday cake<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will take center stage when it comes to your menu preparations, but no party is complete without food and drinks. This doesn\u2019t have to be complicated \u2014 some bottled drinks, chips, and dip work perfectly for a cozy house party vibe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stick to party classics like pizza, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cupcakes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ice cream<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or work with a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">caterer<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to create a fun themed dining experience. Hire a food truck,<\/span><strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/pizza-party-its-like-chuckeche-84772\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">host a DIY pizza making party<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or ask everyone to bring a dish for a potluck \u2014 the menu options are endless and can fit almost any budget.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>8. Plan Your Party Decor<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13643\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/birthday-table-setting.jpeg\" alt=\"Birthday table setting\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/birthday-table-setting.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/birthday-table-setting-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/birthday-table-setting-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help transform your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">party venue<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> into a special backdrop for the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">big day<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you\u2019ll want some fantastic party decor. Think about your theme, color scheme, and what you\u2019ll be doing, and go on the hunt for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">party supplies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and decor to match.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you have party classics like balloons, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">streamers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and banners. Think about tableware too, as you might need glasses, dinner plates, table linens, and centerpieces. Depending on the venue, you might also want to get in touch with a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rental<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> company to rent furniture like chairs, tables, and audio visual equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>9. Decide How You\u2019ll Do the Reveal<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last but definitely not least, spend some time thinking about how you\u2019ll handle the big reveal. There are lots of fun ways to do this, but it\u2019s likely to be the moment they remember first \u2014 so don\u2019t leave it to chance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could have your guests hide behind chairs and tables in the dark, and shout \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy birthday<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!\u201d as the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guest of honor<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> enters the room. You could invite the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">honoree<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to a casual dinner and then have all the guests lined up ready to greet them. Think about your theme and the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guest of honor<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s personality, then plan a reveal that honors both.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Celebrate a Big Moment with These <\/b><b>Surprise Birthday Party Ideas<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning a surprise party is a huge honor \u2014 you get to help make joyful memories that the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">birthday honoree<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> won\u2019t soon forget. Use this guide to help you plan and throw an incredible surprise party that they\u2019ll remember forever.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re ready to let the guests in on the secret, use our<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/surprise-birthday\"><strong>s<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>urprise birthday party invitations<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help you reveal the news. Find the perfect design, customize the layout, colors, and wording, and send it out with a reminder to keep the party a secret. It\u2019s just the first step in what is sure to be a wonderful time!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Planning a surprise birthday party is such an exciting experience. You get to create a big moment for the birthday honoree and show them how happy you and their loved ones are about their big day. 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