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Planning plays a crucial role in celebrating
someone's birthday and when it's the 100th birthday, it becomes
even more important. You need to make sure that every
arrangement is done beforehand.
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Booking the party place is the foremost
important thing that you need to do before throwing a party. For
a 100th birthday party, rent a garden or any large space, such
as a hall, as it is a big event. You will be inviting numerous
people, which includes first, second and third generation
relatives, friends and other family members.
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Sending invites is another important
consideration to make. You can either go for the traditional
handmade card or use the latest technology, such as emails,
e-cards, or printable cards. Make sure that the invites are send
much in advance so that no one can make an excuse for absenting
from the mega event.
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Once the booking has been made and invitation
cards have been sent, decoration is the next step ahead.
Decorate your venue with anything that is related to 100. You
could have 100 balloons, 100 roses, 100 candles (with the fire
extinguisher ready!) and any other thing that you can think of.
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In case, you are planning the party around a
particular theme, make sure that everything reflects the chosen
theme. Right from the decoration, to the favors given and the
attires worn by everyone sync with the theme.
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Plan an honorable speech and make sure you
toast the "Guest of Honor". You can get the youngest and the
second oldest member of the family to share something memorable
about the centenarian.
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If the party is a surprise, make sure that
everything you do is kept confidential. Inform the guests about
the element of surprise, so that no one leaks out the
information to the "Guest of Honor".
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As for the food and beverages in the party,
the best bet would be to select a menu that is according to
his/her liking. From appetizers to dessert, surprise the
centenarian with a buffet filled with his/her favorite
indulgences. You can also make the food go in sync with the
party theme. Arrange lots of finger food and keep a vast variety
of drinks and beverages.
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As for the music, arrange for the player and
the CDs in advance. You can either play the centenarian favorite
music or go for songs that sync with the theme.
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Lastly, freeze in time all those memorable
moments of the special day in your camera and make sure you
frame them to remind people of this grand event.