ArdereDesigns Alternatively, if he's got a sweet tooth, fill the beer mugs with yellow jelly beans, available in bulk here, then top with some white ones for the foam, available here. Alternatively, check out these amazing edible Jack Daniels bottle cake toppers, available here. Ad from shop MintImprintDIY Note that I moved the text nearer to the top of the tapestry to allow space to position a table in front without it obscuring the design. Alternatively, you could use this 4' wide x 30' long wood-effect decorating paper, available here, to create a backdrop and combine with a plaid tablecover, available here, and maybe a plush animal head, available here, for a bit of fun. These Gatsby-style printable signs are an easy way to add decorative touches to your party that will re-inforce the theme. From shop TightlyWoundDesigns, ad by GardeniaWarehouse FREE shipping, ad by RusticHouseOfGlitter One of the things I always recommend with milestone birthdays is to focus on celebrating the person, not just their age. Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. ), while others offer an introduction to a hobby or activity the birthday boy might have expressed an interest inbut never actually gotten around to doing. Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. This design can be applied to a range of different products to kit out your party. (30% off), If you don't want others to see this collection, make it private. I just love how chic and sophisticated this color scheme is for a man's 50th birthday. This beer tasting tableware kit, available here, would double as a great 50th birtday gift for a beer lover and can be used to taste different beers at the party. Check it out here. PrimadonnaPieces Check out the full range here. Believe me, you're guests will thank you. You can keep up with my latest ideas if you like me on Facebook or follow me on Pinterest. But you can also transfer the design to over 1,000 different products; everything from stickers and gift tags, to baseball caps and bags. Another fun touch is to use these lumberjack (available here) or beard (available here) cake toppers, available here, or these photo-based ones (shown below with a kid's photo, but you can use one of the birthday boy), available here. (10% off), ad by TopPartyGames ad by Zmaps In addition to party supplies, you can also add the design to some fun 50th birthday gifts, from guest books and T shirts, to baseball caps and mugs. Some products, like the plates, come in packs of 8, so you could even order several packs, each with a different photo of the birthday boy at different stages of his life. I'd recommend hanging a metallic silver foil curtain, available here, behind to fill an entire wall. Check out my various Pinterest boards for manly themed bites to serve, in particular Party Food: Beer, Party Food: Jack Daniels, Party Food: Hot & Savory, and Party Food: Stations Hot. Alternatively, if you're planning a sit-down dinner, these gold-painted lasercut name place cards, available here, are only $5 each and would add a really special touch to each place setting. By an Award-Winning Professional Event Planner, Creative and unusual ways to celebrate men's 50th birthdays. Remember you can also use the 'customize it' button to change the accent color in most of the products in order to fit with your preferred color scheme. It's these simple little touches that tie everything together that will give your party a slick, professional feeland it's the kind of attention to detail that guests notice. Check out all the options here (see the full product list in right hand column by clicking 'Learn more about this item'). Plan something you think they'll enjoy, but is not something they do often (or have ever done before!). Just click on the Facebook or Twitter buttons below to post a link back to this page, or share this collage image. Check out all the options here. Complete the look with a gold metallic foil curtain, available here, and a black or gold fitted table cover, available here, for a clean, modern feel. (10% off), Sale Price 84,746 Especially if it goes really fast and/or they can't afford to buy one themelves. Fly the flag and wear it with pride with this 50 AF party theme. You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. Often, these tours operate in your own town, but they're the type of activities that local residents just never get around to tryingso a birthday celebration is a great excuse. BBPartyShoppe In addition to party supplies, you can also add the design to some fun 50th birthday gifts, from guest books and T shirts, to baseball caps and mugs. MeStoryDesigns Another fun way to decorate is to use these letter balloons to spell out your own phrases and slogans. PartyFoamDesign Please. Alternatively, if you're on a tighter budget, you can create a smaller backdrop by applying the design to a 'banner' like the 3ft x 5ft one below. Remember: If you use a tapestry as a backdrop for a dessert / buffet table to create a focal point for your decorations, it can also double as a photo booth backdrop later on in the evening. From shop AllOccasionPrints, ad by FiestaPartyStore Check out the full range here. Just follow the instructions above for transferring the design to other products. FREE shipping, Sale Price 42,604 Ad from shop BusinkaCraft Ok, so he might not be the type of guy that's very fussed about flowers or candy, but these are a couple of cute ideas to add a little wow-factor to your buffet / dessert table display. Note that these can be customized for any age. Alternatively, instead of using a photo backdrop as the focal point, you could also use the 3ft tall 5-0 numbers shown below, available here, as a centrepiece on a dessert or buffet table with the foil curtain behind them. There are plenty of guys who'd be more than happy to just celebrate their birthday with a few cold beers, so why not say 'Cheers & Beers to Fifty Years!'. To do this, click on one of the products that features the design, such as this T shirt here, scroll down to 'Transfer this design onto another product' and click on 'View All Products'. So when I came across these photos of a 60th birthday party, below left, where they'd created a 'Through the Years' style backdrop using photos of the person at different stages of her life, I thought this could make a lovely theme for any milestone birthday celebration. From shop PomChickShop, ad by hooraydays Ad from shop ManchesterPartyShop There's also a range of customizable plates, cups, napkins, and coaster that, while are shown in these examples for a wedding, can be adapted for a 50th birthday party. Ad from shop ArdereDesigns Check out the full range of printable designs here, then check out compatible products to upload the designs to here (just remember to double check the products are available in the same sizes as the artwork designs before purchasing). You can also request this theme in different colors, such as the examples below. (10% off), ad by VallariDecor From shop RSVPpartydecor, Sale Price 144,068 Four4FourDesigns link under the logos below to get the address for this page of 50th birthday ideas for men so you can paste directly into your own blog, website, or any forum that you contribute to. Original Price 4,359,606 Ad from shop babyshowerflowers Click here to see all vintage style wall tapestries. These photo yard signs would make a great entrance to a 50th birthday party. You just fill a beer mug, available here, with amber colored acrylic rocks, available here, and arrange some white carnations in oasis on top. Check them out here. From shop LeoandBib, 576,923 So many 50th birthday celebrations just fall back on the same old boring idea of booking a table a fancy restaurant for a group dinner. Ad from shop Zmaps Note: These banners are available in different sizes and some were originally for graduations but I just clicked on the "personalize" option, scrolled down to the bottom of the list of photos, and selected "click to customize further" to change the text and colors. The range also includes beer tasting equipment, such as tasting placemats and beer flight sets, as well as food presentation accessories, such as these tin buckets for snacks, which is a good way to add to the rustic 'no frills' style of a beer tasting. Ad from shop PrimadonnaPieces ), there are lots of theatrical and immersive group experiences, games, and challenges which would make for a truely unique and memorable 50th birthday activity. It's these simple little touches that tie everything together that will give your party a slick, professional feeland it's the kind of attention to detail that guests notice. Check them out here, or for Jack Daniel's hampers and gourmet gifts see here. If he's more of a whiskey fan, why not throw him a Jack Daniels themed bash? Some of the 50th birthday ideas for men in the fly category, that are suitable for groups, include: Fortunately, water activities range from the extreme and immersive (cage diving with great white sharks) to the more leisurely and relaxed (lobster and beer sail), so there's something for pretty much everyone. Alternatively, you can buy the Gatsby-themed phrases shown below as a set, available here, along with these art deco style mylar balloons. Remember: If you use the tapestry as a backdrop for a dessert / buffet table to create a focal point for your decorations, it can also double as a photo booth backdrop later on in the evening. Check out all the options here. Click on the images below to see each one. (10% off), ad by Four4FourDesigns Just line a section of wall with a metallic foil curtain, available here from the same supplier, and position the backdrop in the centre. Ad from shop CozyHomeIdeas To do this, click on one of the products that features the design, such as this T shirt here, scroll down to 'Transfer this design onto another product' and click on 'View All Products'. Ad from shop hooraydays HollyLaneDesigns21 While not part of the same collection, you can also get these Straight Outta balloon sets for any year, available here, which would also work well with this theme. I particularly like this blue and black collection, available here , and this navy and gray collection, available here from the same designer, both of which can be customized for any age. I'm Matt James, an award-winning professional event planner who has produced events for many celebrities including Elton John, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Stella McCartney, among others. GardeniaWarehouse Once applied to your chosen product, you might then need to use the blue 'customize' button to resize the the design to the best fit for the product. Ad from shop RSVPpartydecor Then just upload it here to have it printed onto invitations and shipped to you. From shop MyConfettiParty, ad by XOXOKristen If not, there are a couple of other options available in the style of the Jack Daniels logo that can be customized with the birthday boy's name and your choice of text. You can buy them by color here, along with balloon weights and helium tanks, or check out some of the three-color balloon bouqets available here (just browse individual seller's stores for your desired color bouquet). Just move the table out of the way once people are done eating and there's enough blank space under the design for people to gather for photos; which will make a nice heading for all the shots. These fabric tapestries, available here, are a quick and easy way to create a backdrop to a dessert or buffet table that will create a focal point for your party decorations. Ad from shop GoldfishMarmalade What man doesn't consider themselves a legendat least in their own minds! Just follow the instructions above for transferring the design to other products. FREE shipping, ad by HollyLaneDesigns21 You can also change the colours and text according to your preference. If you've enjoyed these50th birthday ideas for men, please help me to promote my website by sharing this page. Some of the 50th birthday ideas for men in the drive category, that are suitable for groups, include: For non boy-racers, the fly category offers a more gentle experience for groups to see and explore, plus they're often combined with other things such as wine tastings, jeep tours, and dining. From shop WhiteRabbitsDesign, ad by CharmingTouchParties Ad from shop Number86ByAlex Check out this tutorial for the Beer Mug o'Blooms, which couldn't be simpler. There's also a similar design, available here, in gold and black. I came accross this article on Buzzfeed where they threw a lumberjack themed 'Bro-dal' Shower, because apparently those are a thing now(?! To do this, click on one of the products that features the design, such as this T shirt here, scroll down to 'Transfer this design onto another product' and click on 'View All Products'. Public collections can be seen by the public, including other shoppers, and may show up in recommendations and other places. If you're looking for something a little more sophisticated, a chic 1920's / Great Gatsby theme never goes out of styleand it's a great opportunity for everyone to dress up smart, drink champagne, and dance on the table (ok that last bit's optional!). Alternatively, hang one of these horizontal banners above the table with this pennant banner swagged accross the front of the tableor vice versa. Alternatively, if you're on a tighter budget, you can create a smaller backdrop by applying the design to a 'banner' like the 3ft x 5ft one below. PartyTouchesUK Other printables in the same collection include gift tags, coasters, candy bar wrappers, etc or for a T shirt with a similar design see here. I'd suggest adding it to a 'tapestry', shown below, to use as a backdrop to a dessert / buffet table, which will create a focal point for your decorations. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. From shop AllTiedUpUK, ad by babyshowerflowers This design includes options to customize certain products, like banners and plates, with photos of the birthday boy, but remember, you don't have to use a present-day photo. Ad from shop BusyBBoutique87 Ad from shop TightlyWoundDesigns From shop CharmingTouchParties, ad by MintImprintDIY Check them out here. Ad from shop VallariDecor Ad from shop OffensiveOccasions From shop RusticHouseOfGlitter, ad by CozyHomeIdeas FranJohnsonHouse FREE shipping, ad by ArdereDesigns Again, it can be customized for any age. I'd recommend hanging a metallic silver foil curtain, available here, behind to fill an entire wall. You can also roll-out the same design across all your other party supplies, such as paper plates, beer and wine bottle labels, and paper napkins. Update April 2019: Unfortunately, the official looking Jack Daniels wall tapestry below is no longer availableI suspect due to copyright claimsbut you can check if it's reappeared here. If you're looking for a quick and easy 'out of the box' solution, these Dashingly Aged to Perfection party supplies have a nice vintage feel and feature a masculine wood grain pattern, gray plaid stripes and Kraft paper print. Captcha failed to load. Some of the 50th birthday ideas for men in the food & drink category, that are suitable for groups, include: These outdoor and adrenaline activities are a great way to induldge in something completely different. Update: This design doesn't seem to be featured in their store anymore, but you can just message them and request a custom listing for whichever items you want in this design. Check out all the options here. They come as either a set of 6 or 15, with the set of 6 only $30 so it's a pretty inexpensive way to create a big first impression as guests arrive. From shop Lasaris, ad by LeoandBib From shop BusyBBoutique87, ad by TightlyWoundDesigns (20% off), ad by PrimadonnaPieces From shop FranJohnsonHouse, Sale Price 149,639 Decoration ideas on the main 50th birthday party page include custom photo fan faces of the birthday boy or girl, custom pinatas, photo garland banners, and life size cut outs. (10% off), ad by PrimeParty I think balloons often look best when arranged in groups of three different colors, rather than two, for a softer, less candy-striped feel. For a fun party favor, these chocolate cigars can be printed with Gatsby-style labels or customized for any milestone birthday party. We may recieve a small commission on any sales (at no extra cost to you). From shop Four4FourDesigns, ad by BusinkaCraft Alternatively, if you're on a tighter budget, you can create a smaller backdrop using a 3ft x 5ft banner like the one below, available here in vertical or horizontal. These are third party technologies used for things like interest based Etsy ads. It's these simple little touches that tie everything together that will give your party a slick, professional feeland it's the kind of attention to detail that guests notice. If you're not too fussed about customizing your backdrop, there are also a couple of other tapestries, such as the ones below, that use a similar style but the text is fixed so can't be presonalized beyond the month/year featured. 84,746, 94,162 Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. So he's turning 50. The same design can be applied to a range of party supplies, such as paper plates, napkins, beer and wine bottle labels, to theme the rest of your party. There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. Remember: If you use the tapestry as a backdrop for a dessert / buffet table to create a focal point for your decorations, it can also double as a photo booth backdrop later on in the evening. These look great in ornate or gold colored frames, which you can sometimes pick up cheaply here. RusticHouseOfGlitter Finally, if you're looking for a 50th birthday gift for a beer fan, there are loads of great personalized beer flight sets available here, including this quirky test-tube style one pictured below, available here. Looks like you already have an account! Snore! Once the design has been applied to your chosen product, you might then need to use the blue 'customize' button to change colors or resize the design to the best fit for the product. Remember: If you use the tapestry as a backdrop for a dessert / buffet table to create a focal point for your decorations, it can also double as a photo booth backdrop later on. 131,657, 146,450 Note that I moved the text nearer to the top of the tapestry to allow space to position a table in front without it obscuring the design. So, what better party theme for someone who might be freaking out about turning 50! Ad from shop PomChickShop Zmaps Check it out here. ManchesterPartyShop This design is perfect if you're just doing something casual to celebratelike a BBQbut you still want to tie everything together to make it feel more special than an everyday cook-out. This personalized 'Brew Tour' photo backdrop, available here, is an alternative to the fabric tapestries which you can set up next to a bar or buffet / dessert table to use as a focal point for your party decorations. Matt James is a professional event planner and owner of event agency Left Field Productions, which has produced events for Elton John, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kevin Spacey, Stella McCartney, David LaChapelle, John Waters, and Elvis Costello & Diana Krall. I'd suggest using a 'tapestry', available here, (shown below in blue but you can choose any background color) as a backdrop to a dessert / buffet table, which will create a focal point for your decorations. From shop GoldfishMarmalade, ad by Lasaris Yes! Original Price 94,162 (10% off), ad by ManchesterPartyShop From shop ArdereDesigns, ad by RSVPpartydecor coupons, special offers, new trends, inspirational ideas, recipes, and other fantastic finds. These fabric tapestries, below, available here, are an easy way to create a simple backdrop to a dessert or buffet table. Food and drink ideas on the main page include custom photo cupcake toppers, custom photo M&M's, custom cookies, and personalized beer and wine labels. Since 2004, Left Field Productions has won 30 industry awards for excellence including Production Company of the Year. George Clooney, Anderson Cooper, Jon Stewart, Harrison Ford, Richard Gere.. if he's feeling a little sensitive about his greying hair, what better way to remind him that he's in pretty good company than by celebrating his 50th birthday with a Silver Fox party theme? Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. The 'Jim's 60th Birthday' example below left is a mock up I created using this template, available here, which is available in lots of different sizes. Complete the look with a fitted table cover, available here, for a clean, modern feel and a few bunches of helium balloons either side and you won't really need many more decorations. From shop VallariDecor, ad by PartyTouchesUK ), and it gave me the idea for a tongue-in-cheek party theme; The Manliest Man Bash. Just going out for dinner isn't special enough for a 50th birthday, so instead plan something a bit more adventurous or out of the ordinary. Ad from shop HollyLaneDesigns21 Similarly, the 3' x 5' banner pictured below, available here, can be uploaded and printed here. You can also get matching invitationswith or without photos of the birthday boyavailable here, along with welcome signs to display at the entrace, available here, or ones that feature facts about the person, here. This supplier has an excellent range of tasteful designsin numerous color schemes and patternsall of which can be customized for any age birthday. Complete the look with a fitted table cover, available here, for a clean, modern feel and a few bunches of helium balloons either side and you won't really need many more decorations. I'd suggest adding it to a 'tapestry', shown below, to use as a backdrop to a dessert / buffet table, which will create a focal point for your decorations. Just follow the same instructions above to transfer it onto different party supplies. Ok, so now you've decorated your Cheers & Beers party, it's time to move on to the main event: beer tasting! Another way to decorate larger areas is to use these custom photo banners to create a 'Through the Years' collage using pictures of the birthday boy or girl at various stages of their life. TightlyWoundDesigns There are a couple of Jack Daniel's style invitations available, which can be customized with your own text. Ad from shop Lasaris GoldfishMarmalade I thought this tongue-in-cheek nod to the Black Lives Matter logo was kind of an amusing way to gently poke fun at somone getting older without all the usual 'old as dirt' cliches. They're not customizable with the birthday boy's name, but they're still a cost effective way to decorate for a partyplus they can double as a photo booth backdrop for taking pics later in the evening. For a Gatsby-theme you can buy these custom party signs as digital files, available here and then upload them here to have them printed as posters. Just click on any of the products in the collection, such as this one here, scroll down to 'Transfer this design onto another product' and click on 'View All Products'. If you're looking for a simple yet stylish look for your party, without it being too themed, this out-of-the-box Best Day Ever range is a great optionplus you can customize it with names, photos, and even by changing the colors. Learn more. These chic black, gold, and transparent confetti balloons, available here, are the perfect color palate to go with a Gatsby-themed party. There are lots of other 'Cheers & Beers' themed party products available, from banners, cake toppers, and photobooth props to party cups, plates, and napkins, many of which can be customized for any age. Just buy the digital file here, have it customized with your party details, and the artwork will be sent to you via email. I always recommend concentrating the majority of decorations around a buffet / dessert table to create a focal point in the room. You can check out a collection of products here that features the design below or you can swap out the style of beard for a different one by clicking on the blue 'customize' button, then selecting 'icons' on the far left hand side, and typing 'beard' into the search box to choose the style you want. Just use the 'customize it' tool to change the text and colors to whatever you want, as I have with the mock up below showing the different stages of someone's life. Alternatively, check out the full range of 'Beers to You' party supplies, available here, which includes various banners, both horizontal and vertical, which you can use to decorate. These are just a small selection so if you can't find a particular activity in your area, you might discover some new ones. This design can be applied to a range of different products to kit out your party. For a quick fix, there are plenty of Jack Daniel's seasonings, rubs, and sauces available to spice up regular party foodthere's even Jack Daniel's chocolates, fudge, coffee, and nuts. I'm not typically a big fan of jokey milestone birthday themes, like '50 rocks' and '50 sucks', but I do like the way they've given this 50 Rocks theme a more stylish and sophisticated look with the guitar motif. Original Price 97,633 Although the example photos below were for a graduation party, you could easily use these to celebrate the birthday boy 'through the years'. From shop PriscillaJAndCo, ad by AllOccasionPrints It's always fun to see old photos of loved ones when they were youngerthat perhaps many of their friends have never seen before. For general Vintage Dude party supplies, such as plates, napkins, table covers, balloons, and garland banners, check out the range here. You can buy them by color here, along with balloon weights and helium tanks, or check out some of the three-color balloon bouqets available here (just browse individual seller's stores for your desired color bouquet). You can even extend the beer theme to the birthday cake with a traditional cake topper, available here, or one of these cool edible beer bottle cake toppers made of sugar, available here with your choice of brand label. Stuck for inspiration? Many people prefer to get a bunch of friends and/or family together for some sort of group activity. Once the design has been applied to your chosen product, you might then need to use the blue 'customize' button to resize the design to the best fit for the product. In terms of decor, my advice is to concentrate the majority of your party decorations around a dessert / buffet table in order to create a focal point in the room. From shop PrimeParty, ad by PomChickShop Just click on either image below for more info. All of these items can be customized for any age. Ad from shop FranJohnsonHouse One of the things that typically sets a professionally-planned party apart from everyday 'at home' events is the attention to detail. It's that simple. Remember: If you use a tapestry as a backdrop for a dessert / buffet table to create a focal point for your decorations, it can also double as a photo booth backdrop later on in the evening.