Celebrations are getting more and more extravagant as social media takes hold of the culture. How can you keep up? Sometimes luxury doesn’t mean breaking the bank. There are plenty of affordable ways that decor professionals elevate their decor to look like a million bucks (even if it only costs them a fraction!)
From the right balloons to the perfect flowers, we are here to show you the trends professionals are using to make their 2025 celebrations unforgettable.
Bountiful Balloons
The trend of minimalism is on its way out the door. Now everything is all about tasteful maximalism. Think Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette–professionals are pursuing extravagant elegance with a few tongue-in-cheek touches to bring it down to earth. We love a big balloon display.
Consider a beautiful balloon arch with balloon numbers right at the center to celebrate the new year of life this loved one is entering. Balloons add frivolity and fun to any birthday decor. After all, what says ‘birthday’ better than some great balloons?
Luckily, you do not need to shell out for these buoyant displays. Balloon wholesalers are an industry secret for making sure you can have extravagance without the high price tag.
Fantastic Florals
We all loved Bridgerton on Netflix and the Regency era aesthetics it brought into our living rooms. Why not try to recreate that for your next birthday? Professional decor often includes beautifully arranged flowers to pull a look together fully. Floral arrangements for birthdays add an elegant touch to any birthday decor and can shift the mood of the decorations. Looking for something soft and girly? Try some peonies and baby’s breath. Or maybe something romantic and moody? Dark red roses and purple calla lilies will do the trick!
Mismatched Magic
Have you ever been walking around the aisles of your thrift store and noticed how many interesting patterned plates, glasses, and serving ware are on the shelves? One of our favorite elevated looks can actually be found amongst those piles of mismatched porcelain–the bohemian mismatched table!
Picking out different but complementary tableware, you can create a tablescape that is fun and elevated. Luxury means something different to everyone; for some, a vibrant or muted bohemian tablescape can feel luxurious and celebratory.
Photo Booth Fun
We all want to get a great photo out of an event like this. What better way than a themed photobooth where you and your besties can pose with some props? Every event planner today knows it is crucial to have photo spots ready for the partygoers to be able to snap some great shots. And this, again, does not have to break the bank! Make your own retro moon or get your crafty friend to help you make some fun photobooth props. Everyone will be clamouring to get their picture taken to remember this special birthday.
Memory Book
With so much of our lives being online nowadays, it can be fun to have something analog to look back on for memory’s sake. We love to have a DIY scrapbook at events with an instant camera, colorful pens, and fun stickers so that all of your guests can record the fun time they are having. You’ll love looking back on this book for years to come to remember the fun times, and maybe even use it as a guide for planning future parties!
Personal Party Favors
Whether you’re planning a party for a friend who is 5 or 50, everyone loves to take home a little party favor. Think of things that are fun, yet functional! A fuzzy pen, nice candy, reusable straws, and scented tin candles are good examples of something your guests would love to receive! Being eco-conscious is one of the major elements of party planning these days, and you don’t want to give your guests something they’ll throw right away!
Favors are also a great way to show your gratitude to your guests for attending your party and allow you to carry on your theme. Little mementos will help your friends remember your party for years to come.
Hidden Surprises
A big professional secret? Hiding little personalized surprises in the decor is the best way to surprise your guests and make the whole event feel more special. We like to frame photos of guests to put in fun spots and work people’s names into creative calligraphy for their spots at the tables. Maybe you can even create a scavenger hunt for your guests! Whoever fills out the hunt first gets a special prize!
Keep it Personal
Our number one tip when it comes to decorating like a professional is to just keep everything as personal as possible. When it comes to a birthday, we are really all here to celebrate what makes someone unique and special in our lives. When in doubt, just go back to the core of what makes that person who they are. You can never go wrong when you just connect to why you love them.