If someone special to you is in their late 30s and due to celebrate a birthday soon, why not throw a retro-themed 1980s party? Remember Adam Ant, Boy George and all the New Romantics? Not forgetting the era of the Rubik’s Cube and leg warmers? You can include them all in your nod to nostalgia!

Party venue - home or away

Decide how many guests you want to invite and if your home can accommodate them all. If it can, then there’s the all-important question ‘what will your neighbours think?’

If you want to hire a venue, plan well in advance to guarantee your booking. Check it's large enough for the number of guests and any extra equipment such as a DJ station. If you plan on playing any silly games (perhaps a Space Hopper race?) you’re going to need even more room.

Invite your guests

Are you going to do this by word-of-mouth, text or social media? Hopefully not, as it hardly makes your party seem like a special occasion. Make a real impression and get some custom printed 80's party invitations. Use these as a way of telling your guests what kind of party it is and what they're expected to dress up in - there’s nothing worse than being the only one in a silly costume!

Create the atmosphere

It’s a party, make it feel like a great celebration. Get a fun 80s birthday banner printed, or go for a large lightweight glitter ball. Also, you just can’t go wrong with loads of balloons. Music is an absolute must; you just need to decide whether to go with a DJ or to put together your own playlist. The 80s saw a great resurgence in cocktails, so why not get a load of jugs and offer your guests classic concoctions, such as a Long Island iced tea?

Time to get started

Once you’ve made all your decisions, it’s time to get your invitations printed. Putty Print is the go-to online site for these. There are a wide range of customisable birthday party invitations to choose from, your order will be dispatched same day if ordered by 10am and delivery is free.