You work your whole life looking forward to the day that you get to retire. So once you get the opportunity, it needs to be celebrated. So we have put together three different party themes that are sure to be a good fit for just about any retiree.

Now and Then Party Theme

This is an excellent theme for those individuals who have stayed at a company for a long time. Unfortunately, from the time we start working at a job and retire 20 to 30 years later, you will have changed a lot and so will the people around you. So a now and then themed party can be a ton of fun as you will be able to throwback to the nostalgia of the early days and enjoy the memories that we made throughout the career.

The decor of the party can be easily pulled from the trends that were hip in the decade they started. Decorating for a retirement party can be a lot of fun, and there are many great ways to do it. One idea is to use small inflatables to create a festive atmosphere. You can choose from a wide variety of designs, or even have one made specifically for the event. For example, you may have a small custom inflatable with the company logo and with a special message for your co-workers that they can take home with them as a gift.

Another option is to use balloons to create an appealing and visually interesting design. There are many different ways to arrange balloons, so you can be as creative as you like. It is also a good idea to request photos from family as well as co-workers and have them printed to be table centerpieces and for a slideshow or welcome post. It is also a fun idea to find a work photo from when they started and use that on the retirement invitations to let the guest know the theme of your party.

Formal Black and White Theme

A black and white theme makes for an elegant night. You will want to request formal attire to complete the look. Also, as this is a formal event, you will most likely lean to plated dinner instead of refreshments. A custom cake to celebrate the moment is also a great idea.

The decor choices would be similar to a corporate gala with elegant place settings, and a venue that demands elegance. This can be a beautiful outdoor venue or a high-end restaurant. It will really depend on the choice of the retiree. When it comes to the custom party invitations, a pure white background with black calligraphy will make a bold statement.

Low Key Retirement Theme

When it comes to a retirement party, everyone is different, so the first thing that needs to be done is to what with your loved one that is retiring and see what they would like. You might be surprised that they don’t want anything fancy. Some retirees may simply want to be surrounded by their close friends and family to celebrate.

With a low key retirement party, there aren’t many decors that need to be done. Just find out what the retiree has in mind. With something low key, it can be as simple as a BBQ, picnic, or just some having some finger foods at home.

No matter the party theme used, it should always come down to what your loved one would prefer. A surprise party is never the best idea for retirement, so make sure they are involved in the planning. That is the most crucial part of the whole process. If that happens, then everything else will fall into place.