All those people born in 1987 will be turning 30 this year. If you’re amongst those who will be celebrating the milestone birthday, how about throwing a throwback party? The theme pretty much writes itself given how much 80s nostalgia is still knocking around. This guide should be all you need to make sure that the bash is a roaring success.

Invitations

In 2017 you can let people know you’re having a party over text message, by email or on social media. But not only were these things not around in the 80s, they’re also not the best way to get the ball rolling. Instead, you can make an immediate impact by sending invitations. These 80's party invitations by Putty Print are ideal because they can be customised to let your guests know that your soiree will have a theme.

Music

The playlist should be so easy to put together. In fact, you’ll possibly find yourself spoilt for choice! If you want to narrow it down ever so slightly, you could just choose songs that were hits in 1987 rather than the whole decade. You’ll find tracks from the likes of Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson and George Michael among the possible options. Lucky for you, (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life from Dirty Dancing is also eligible.

Clothes

There’s plenty of 80s fashion to get your hands on. In most cases, you’ll probably find a fair few outfits just by looking around your parent's attic. Just remember, some of the pieces might be a little bit garish!

Film posters

The film industry really began hitting its stride around 1987. Where possible, it could be a nice touch to get hold of some retro movie posters to pin up around the venue. Some of the titles you can choose from include Nightmare on Elm Street, The Lost Boys, Fatal Attraction and RoboCop. These should take your guests on a walk down memory lane.

Happy birthday!

You’re only 30 once so don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate in style. If you’re ready to start planning, you can kick things off by getting your hands on some great party invitations from Putty Print.