You only get to celebrate a big birthday once every decade.
Well, the big “4-0” is finally here. And you’re going to make sure the birthday guy or gal doesn’t let it just slide by like it’s no big deal, because it is a big deal! 40 years of wisdom, successes, joy, and achievements. There’s a lot worth celebrating! Make sure you start this party off right! There’s a lot to keep in mind and you want this to be the party of the decade. Party Planning Solutions is here to help make this shindig one for the memory books. Browse through our array of 40th birthday ideas today!

Plan for a Grand Party with These 40th Birthday Ideas for Themes
Commemorate this milestone of a lifetime with a stellar party theme
It’s not every day that someone becomes 40. Some people might start to feel “old” when they hit 40, while others look at it as the stepping stone to later success. Whatever it may be, you will need a 40th birthday party theme to ensure a fun time for everyone! Have a poker night with your friends, bring the family out to a picnic in the park, or take it up a notch with a midnight murder mystery party. The list of themes and 40th birthday ideas go on and on and on.

Pull Out All the Stops with 40th Birthday Decorations
Decorate to your heart’s content for your fortieth birthday bash
No birthday party is the same without the age-old balloons and cake. Just don’t forget that this isn’t a regular birthday—it’s the Big “4-0”. The decorations should be something extra special for this momentous occasion! Pick out decorations that your guest of honor will like. Not sure where to even start? Try our 40th birthday ideas for decorations to get the ball rolling and spark that party planner in you!

Celebrate Their 40th Loud and Proud with These 40th Birthday Invitations
Invite friends and family to celebrate the guest of honor’s birthday!
No party is complete without guests. As the party planner, it’s your responsibility to make sure all the essential guests show up. Whether it’s a big or small party, you need to let the guests know when and where to be for the birthday shindig. Invitations can show a lot of personality. They can be elegant, funny, or anywhere in between. These 40th birthday ideas for invitations will make sure your guests save the date so they can come celebrate with you on the special day.

Bring A Unique Twist with These 40th Birthday Ideas for Gifts
Give something extra special that the guest of honor won’t expect
By this age, your guest of honor may not expect any gifts. All the more reason to surprise them with one!
From silly gag gifts to things that they’ve been wanting or needing for a while, the gift list is never ending when you consider any of these 40th birthday gift ideas.

Reward Your Guests with Fancy 40th Birthday Party Favors
Celebrate your guests as you celebrate the birthday guy or girl!
Though the guest of honor may be the feature of the party, this celebration also honors everyone who’s stood by and supported them all these years. Make sure they know it by handing out personal party favors that everyone will appreciate. Even a small token of appreciation can go a long way in thanking the guests in attendance. We already have all the crowd-favorite 40th birthday party favor ideas sitting and waiting for you to discover.

Define the Party with Memorable 40th Birthday Quotes
Who doesn’t love a quote to remember it all?
Celebrate their achievements with a nice quote! Here’s one: “The first 40 years of childhood are always the hardest.” This and other great quotes and sayings can set the mood for any Big “4-0” party. Find one that speaks true to the guest of honor and put it up on a banner for all to see.
Need a little inspiration? Find a whole list of 40th birthday quotes to choose from at Party Planning Solutions.

Finish Out the Party with the Perfect 40th Birthday Wishes
Give heartfelt thanks to the guest of honor with a birthday wish
Embrace the new decade with an uplifting birthday wish for the birthday person. They’ve impacted your life in meaningful ways, and you should celebrate their influence by letting them know how much they mean to you. A few words from the heart can speak volumes for the guest of honor. Maybe you’re struggling to find the right words to say. If so, make the birthday boy or girl feel appreciated with any of these 40th birthday wish ideas.