Bye-bye 20s — it was fun!
Saying goodbye to your 20s can be difficult for some, or shall I say, most. There is nothing like being in your 20s, but your 30s are something so special. No matter what you think, you're still young, even in your 30s. You're just a little more independent and worldly than you were in your 20s. Let's get ready to explore 30th birthday ideas!
You're able to fall into a beautiful rhythm in life that you don't necessarily have in your go-go 20s. You start to see friends getting married, having children, and growing. You may even find yourself widening your circle to include a partner and children and maybe a dog or two. Who knows? But let's not get ahead of ourselves — we're not 30 yet!
This doesn't mean that you still cannot have fun in your 30s. Trust us, being in your 30s is the most fun you'll have! And your 30th birthday party should be no different. So we've put together some fantastic party ideas to add a little extra something, something to your birthday.
From a low-key movie and wine night to a footloose and fancy-free dress party to karaoke, who doesn't love karaoke?
30th Birthday Ideas for Her and Him
1. Fancy Dress Party
Get creative and implement a dress code! It could be as simple as saying it's a black-tie event or spice it up a little. Here are some unique 30th birthday party themes.
A black and white affair, everyone must be dressed in black and white. You can create decorations to make this with white tablecloths and black napkins. It's sophisticated.
Have a little more of a fun fashion group of friends and family? Make it a haute couture party — even for your friends who are not into fashion, ask them to dress in whatever they think haute couture is. Goodbye Met Gala, Hello 30th birthday party.
Did someone say PJ party? Let's take the opposite approach of a fancy dress party. Since you're turning 30 now, you'll want to be in bed reasonably, just joking. But who doesn't love a pajama party? Everyone will be super comfy. So get the popcorn and movies out to enjoy a cozy last night of your 20s.
2. Music Video Dance Party
Take a road trip musically through the past 30 years of your life! Time to make a playlist of all your favorite hits. Set up a playlist on your favorite streaming service, such as YouTube. Add all your favorite music videos to your playlist, and put them in whichever order you want — we suggest chronologically.
Now, all you have to do is press play. You can have your music video dance party playing on your TV, or if you want to get a little fancier, you can rent a projector and have music videos projecting onto your wall. It's a great way to unite everyone and back down memory lane.
Add into the queue your VidDay video gift. Then, present it to the 30th birthday person on the screen or TV. It's a great way for everyone to watch the surprise video gift together, learn more about making a VidDay video gift in our Ultimate Birthday Video Guide.
It's time to pose, pout, sing, and dance to your favorite song at your 30th birthday party.
Unique 30th Birthday Ideas for Everyone
3. Rent a Karaoke Room
What about 30th birthday party ideas for everyone? Everyone needs to get a little rowdy sometimes and goof around with their friends — what's a better place to do this than a karaoke bar? So gather your friends together and rent a private karaoke room, they are inexpensive, and you can share the bill between you and your friends.
Plus, you'll be able to belt out your favorite hits and laugh with your friends without having the audience of a karaoke bar.
Plus, many Karaoke rooms have done the hard work for you and have some birthday packages that include the whole kit and caboodle. We're talking about food, drinks, and, of course, karaoke, all organized for you. It's your 30th birthday party. It would be best if you didn't have to worry about managing it yourself.
So whether you're looking to get silly with the squad or practice your signing skills, you should consider renting a karaoke room for your 30th birthday party.
4. Book a Stay at a Boutique Hotel
Need a little "me" time?
Need an idea for a 30th birthday party for her? Book a hotel stay at a boutique hotel in your city or a city nearby, and take a little staycation. It's your big 30th birthday, so it's up to you whether you'd like to invite people along or not. It can be a solo getaway to stay calm and re-energize or invite a few friends for a fun evening together.
Boutique hotels are rooted in the sense of place and evoke a "special" feeling. They are beautiful places to celebrate your 30th birthday as they are neither like dorms nor like 5-star hotels — they are somewhere in between with some great amenities.
Get yourself pampered. Take advantage of the hotel's amenities, whether it's going for dinner or getting a spa treatment. It's your 30th birthday party — treat yourself.
5. Film & Wine Night
Sometimes you want to stay at home and binge-watch. So why not do that for your 30th birthday party? Invite your friends for a t-shirt and sweatpants, movie-watching, and wine-drinking kind of birthday party.
No matter which movie you watch, there is always the perfect type of wine. Like choosing the right film, you can find the right wine paired with any movie genre. Here's a helpful little guide for you.
Horror Films - Merlot
Comedy Films - Pinot Grigio
Action Films - Cabernet Sauvignon
Romance Films - Pinot Noir
Documentary Films - Chardonnay
Think of the movies you want to watch and whether a particular bottle of wine suits them—don't limit yourself to one movie or bottle of wine.
Create a Memorable 30th Birthday Gift
Birthdays are always a time for celebration! Especially when it comes to the 30th birthday. A 30th birthday is a time to celebrate with friends and family. It's a time to get together and enjoy some birthday cake, good food, and of course, a group birthday video gift.
Once the surprise 30th birthday video is complete, you can order a custom-made DVD or USB to give as an unforgettable keepsake.
The cover is automatically personalized with the recipient's photo, name, and occasion. All you need to do is place an order.
Our personalized photo DVDs and USBs make great gifts for a 30th milestone birthday.
Bring some joy and perhaps a few tears of happiness to the 30th birthday party with a meaningful video gift. The best way to say Happy 30th Birthday! With sincere birthday wishes from your friends and family in a group video gift. Need a little help with 30th birthday wishes — check out our birthday wishes generator for some inspiration.
For more ideas, check out this fun video with 30th birthday wishes and quotes:
Why are group birthday videos such a fantastic 30th birthday gift?
“We use VidDay for my sister’s birthday day, and it was a big hit. She loved it. The quality of their work was exceptional. I will definitely tell others and use them again.” — Marguerite Andrews
Great question! With our birthday video maker, you can collect messages from loved ones, friends, family, and colleagues all in one surprise 30th birthday video, which means that everyone can join in on the 30th birthday celebration, whether celebrating from a distance or nearby. Learn more about creating your birthday video with our handy birthday video guide.
Celebrate better together by saying Happy 30th Birthday with a group VidDay video gift. Start one today.