Just because you have known each other for a really long time and now that the two of you are growing older, it certainly does not have to mean that you cannot celebrate birthdays together and have a little fun.
Celebrating birthdays can either be a private event or it can include a large gathering of family and friends.
No matter what kind of celebration you choose, make sure that it is one of the most delightful experiences for your spouse.
Remember, birthdays are not about buying expensive gifts!
What is meaningful to your spouse
It is important to plan an event that holds a special value to your spouse. Everyone has a different taste in things that matter the most to them. Hence, there is no such thing as an ideal recipe for buying a perfect gift.
You need to know them pretty well and gift them something that holds more of an emotional value than just buying something expensive. It can be something as simple as a single rose and a romantic dinner, taking them out for a Broadway show or someplace that they always wanted to visit.
Before you proceed with your plan and book a venue, ask yourself these following questions:
- Is this something your spouse would love? Or are you simply just fulfilling your own dreams?
- What message are you conveying through this gift or plan?
- Has your spouse been indirectly hinting you regarding their preferences? If yes, then you need to listen to them.
Here are some tips that may come handy while planning a surprise birthday for your husband.
Tips
Giving a gift to the person you love the most is not as easy as most people claim it to be. You have to make sure that your gift is well received. Consider these tips in case you don’t know where to start from:
- Make sure you are not planning something that will embarrass your spouse
- Remember that you are never too old to have some fun
- While planning an event, make sure that you are including food, drinks, decorations and people that your spouse knows and loves (even if they are not your personal favourite)
- Wake your spouse with a ‘Happy Birthday’ and continue making the day special for them with small personal notes and gifts throughout the day. End the day with a subtle and romantic dinner for just the two of you.
- Take as many pictures as you can
- If the party involves guests, ask them to write a few words of appreciation and well-wishes for the birthday person.
Location
Well, as long as you two are spending the day together, anywhere can be special. However, the location you choose should also be meaningful to your spouse.
Avoid setting yourself and your spouse up for a location that is disappointing for both of you, especially if its just because it was pretty convenient and cheap.
After all, the whole point of a surprise birthday celebration is to do something you two have never done before.
In case your spouse in to a lot into sports (especially Formula One Racing), then there are many companies that offer a formula one driving simulator for hire. These simulators provide the ultimate formula one experience and come at very reasonable rates.
Apart from this, here are some ideas for places where you can spend a day with your spouse on their birthday:
- Local park
- Art museum where you and your friends can create a work of art while sipping wine
- Arboretum
- Community theatre
- Their favourite restaurant and make sure that you are ordering a special birthday dessert
- A trip to the nearest beach
- At your home
Party Themes
Themes are not all that essential for birthday parties. But if your spouse is into themes, then choosing the right one is important.
For instance, if they are a Harry Potter fanatic, the theme could be ‘an evening at Hogwarts’ or if they love football then they would certainly enjoy a football-themed surprise party.
Here are some ideas that you can consider:
- Movies: choose an era, type, stars (everything that your spouse loves)
- Scavenger hunt, where the clues and items are things that mean something to your spouse
- A moveable feast: Work with family and friends to arrange a meal with different locations for each course
- Musical party: hire a DJ or include a karaoke
- Picnic: this could be conducted inside or outside
