80's party

I haven't had a birthday since I turned 21, but for some reason I knew I had to celebrate big for my 30th. So I gathered two of my closest friends who are a month younger than I am and we joined up for a TOTALLY AWESOME 80's party.

We rented out a party room, in a warehouse style loft, with natural hardwood floors overlooking downtown. We created invitations, hired a cheap DJ, got a cake baker, and found some aspiring photographers (who needed experience for their portfolio)

For invitations we used our friend who is a graphic designer and she created this photo postcards for us

The party started at 8pm, so we only served drinks, munchies, and cake.

We had two types of punch: "Pretty in Pink" (alcoholic) and "Like a Virgin" (non-alcoholic)

We had a keg of beer, soft drinks and water bottles.

We created 80's inspired waterbottle labels with

LA Gear high tops, pac-man, speak n Spell, and Ferris Bueller

We had several tables with 80's decor. I printed off pictures of 80's toys

(since most of the guest were children of the 80's) and put them in cheap plastic frames.

This is how I decorate at all my parties, just swapping out the picture according to the theme.

We laid out candy from the 80's all over the party room.

People enjoyed the variety of sunglasses available. We ordered them all

through Oriental Trading.

This is our DJ, dressed as the Karate Kid. He was great.

We played all 80's music with fast and slow songs.Here is our Michael Jackson memorial, where we encouraged

guests to lite a candle for the king of the 80's

We decorated with 80's toys and

memorabilia throughout the party room. We created this photo backdrop, that looked like

something out of the prom from footloose. It's made of cheap PVC piping

with balloons attached and two foil curtains from OT.

Here are the BIRTHDAY GIRLS,

in all ourRAD glory!

We loved our cake, which a friend made for us.

All of our guests came dressed in 80's attire.

Seeing all the outfits, was the best part.

Here I am, having a blast in my Jessie's girl outfit, which i found at goodwill for $15.

We had a FABULOUS time!

Our photographer pictures are located with LeClear Photography. (click here) then click "portfolio" and then "special events."

It was truly the best birthday party I've ever had and I'm so lucky to have such a great group of friends to celebrate it with.