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Rock 'n Roll 50's Birthday Party

Ideas, Invitations, Decorations & Favors

What makes a perfect 50's theme birthday party?  Food, fun, friends and the right 50's party supplies are the key ingredients. Maybe the guest of honor grew up in the 50's, or they are a fan of the music that made the decade. Whatever the reason, a 50's theme birthday party is a great way for everyone to let our their inner greaser, hipster or daddy-o. So swivel those hips, grease back that hair, and get ready to the celebrate with a Fifties Birthday Party!

50's Birthday Party Invitations

Hollywood Party Photo Ticket Invitation blue photo ticket invitationAn invitation sets the tone for the party before it ever starts – elegant, casual, silly – whatever you want, let your invitation reflect it.  Creations for You offers a wide variety of personalized music theme invitations. We love invitations that really reflect a theme, and for 50's Rock 'n Roll there are some great choices! Here are our favorites:

  • Photo Ticket Invitations - super popular, these invites let you put the star of the party front and center!

  • Backstage Pass Invitations - you have the option of getting these laminated with a lanyard and there are great matching RSVP cards available too!

  • Ticket Invitations - another customer favorite, these look just like a concert ticket! You add all your own wording for a fantastic personalized invitation!

  • 50's Semi Custom Caricature - whether you cast the guest of honor as Elvis or put her in a poodle skirt, guest will love this great invitation!

Birthdays beg for a truly unique invitation!  We can design a caricature invitation of the guest of honor.  Not only is this genuinely special, the art for this invitation can be used for a sign in board, welcome cutout, photo opportunity or even thank you notes.  See an example of a Caricature Party Package! 

If you’re the creative type, then make your own invitation.  Decide what kind of paper you want to use. Heavy poster board or card stock is your best bet. Why not make it unique by attaching the invite to a plastic record rock & roll confetti in the envelope and you are good to go.

Fifties Birthday Decorations and Party Supplies

50's Ceiling Dangle DecorationsBalloons, scene setters, ceiling dangles and welcome banners with personalized messages, all make the party even more of a celebration.  Some of our favorite choices include:

A few extra items from Creations for You will really make your party special.  A custom sign in board or one with a caricature of the guest of honor is an easy and unique way for guests to give you their good wishes.

Greaser Sock Hop Theme Lifesize CutoutPoodle Skirt Woman Lifesize CutoutAnd you can greet them with a life size cutout of the guest of honor.  Naturally they will be “dressed”  in appropriate 50's attire for the occasion!  Add a speech bubble for extra fun!

Near the cutout you can place a basket of great 50's wearables that your guests can put on to help them get into the party spirit -

Jukebox centerpieces are a great addition to any party.  Or turn your caricature if you did one into a 3-sided centerpiece that will look fabulous on any table.  Place music themed balloons or flowers in it.   All you are missing is some 50's paper goods, or if this is a milestone birthday think about using these milestone birthday paper goods.

50's Menu Food

If you divert from the drive-in fare like cheeseburgers, fries and root beer floats, go for the at-home cuisine, namely TV dinners. Pigs in a blanket, Ritz crackers, Velveeta, Bosco, Ovaltine, mashed potatoes and meatloaf . You can see where this is going. For drinks, in addition to the soda shop favorites, serve Manhattans, Grasshoppers and Martinis, too.

But this is a birthday party so pizza, chili, easy to eat appetizers, desserts and birthday cake are all good choices as well – the food at your party can be as simple or elaborate as you want. 

Fifties Party Entertainment

Rock n Roll Theme Personalized CameraDay or night, great entertainment is key to the success of any party.  Of course for a rockin' 50's party you need to have a swinging dance floor. Play the the most lively 50's music and hand to some fun glow jewelry to get everyone shakin' -

  • Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry

  • Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley

  • Rock Around The Clock - Bill Haley & His Comets

  • Tutti-Frutti - Little Richard

  • Whole Lot of Shakin' Going On - Jerry Lee Lewis

  • Hound Dog - Elvis Presley

  • Shake, Rattle And Roll - Joe Turner

  • Great Balls Of Fire - Jerry Lee Lewis

Your guests will be standing in line to have their pictures taken with a life size photo opportunity.  Make your guests dreams come true as they are transformed into a Greaser, transported to a sock hop, or starring as Elvis!

And everyone can be both star and paparazzi thanks to personalized cameras from Creations for You.  They’ll be snapping away with these great disposable cameras that are customized just for you.  Be sure to get extras – they are perfect party favors.

50's Party Favors

Send your guests home with a sweet treat from your party.  A scrumptious milk or dark chocolate candy bar with a personalized 50's theme birthday wrapper is a delicious souvenir for a wonderful party. 

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