Retirement Party Ideas | Sloth Invitations

Although it’s an incredibly exciting time, retirement also brings a lot of questions! After years of working, you’ll need to adjust to a whole new schedule and way of life—and that’s not easy.

If you’re planning a party for the retiree, the first step is usually to invite those who are likely to be able to attend. With retirement, the guest list is likely to include family, friends, co-workers and business associates, depending on how long the retiree has been with a particular company.

Fortunately, there are a number of ways you can celebrate your retirement and make the transition into your golden years a little easier. Here are a few tips for planning a retirement celebration.

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1. Make a guest list

We know you likely didn’t look forward to making a guest list. We know that you’re a busy person. But, in order to plan the perfect party, you need to have a good idea of how many people you want to invite. Make a list of everyone you know that you want to invite and then give some serious thought to how many of each invited category you want to include.

The guest list should include the following: the guest of honor, the person throwing the event, the person organizing the event, and all of the guests. There are many different ways to make a guest list, but the easiest way is to use a spreadsheet. Thereafter, you can start planning the party!

2. Decide on the location

Deciding on a location for your retirement party is often the first and most important step in the whole process. Here are a few things to think about when you are choosing where to hold the party: Will the location be a central spot that everyone can get to easily? Will it be large enough to accommodate everyone comfortably? Will it be able to handle the food and drink you want to serve? Will the location provide the type of atmosphere you want to create? Will it be comfortable for you and your guests?

3. Theme of your party

The next thing to consider is the theme of your party. Most parties are themed in some way, whether it is the color scheme, food, or entertainment. You can choose from one of the more popular themes, like a beach party, drive-by party, fiesta mexican themed party, or golf theme party and if possible let the theme reflect in decorations.

4. Plan the menu

Planning a menu for a special event can be a tough task, especially when you have to consider food preferences, dietary needs, and allergies. But, before you get overwhelmed, start simple. By making a list of 5 must haves, and 5 nice to haves, you can tailor the menu to your guests while still having options for you.

5. Invitation cards

While you can easily pick up retirement party invitations at a local office supply store, you won’t be able to find a more personal gift than one that you design yourself. There are a tonne of custom retirement invitations to choose from, and you can start by checking out Zazzle for some ideas. Your friends and family will appreciate your efforts, and they’ll love the fact that you took the time to send out a one-of-a-kind invitation that matches the theme of their party.