Sleek & Stylish 21st B’day Décor for Your Big Bash

Turning 21 is a *huge* deal. It’s the first official chapter into adulthood and the independent start into the rollercoaster of life. Safe to say it deserves décor that’s nothing but larger than life itself.

If you ask us, the décor’s the next most important thing after choosing your 21st birthday outfit…and maybe cocktails?

From gorgeous birthday photo booths that will help you capture your best memories to some divine mood lighting and delectable birthday cakes and pastries, we have narrowed down a few crucial points that will help you nail your 21st B’day vibe.

Here’s some inspo to get you started, scroll on to pick your favorites for the mood board!




Birthday Photobooth

A pretty and aesthetic photo booth has the potential to be the showstopper of the party (besides you ofc). Think about creating a frame that speaks to you, it’ll capture some of the best moments you’ll ever have.




Birthday Backdrop

Don’t hold back on the backdrop. Think all things shiny and streamers galore. You can also get creative, and add lighting, balloons, photographs, and disco balls to your favorite color palette.





Birthday Lights

Play with contrasting themes to make a lasting impression. Disco lights with delicate florals are definitely our current obsession but you can choose pretty much anything you want!




Birthday Cake

We’re firm believers that a showstopping birthday cake is part of the décor itself. Take your time to envision your perfect cake and make it true to who you are. To make it a little easier, here’s a list of the city’s most loved confectioners to craft your dream cake.

Unique Party Ideas for Kids

A kid’s birthday party is perfect for bringing your inner child out to play. As the world becomes more diverse, birthday parties become even more fun, entertaining, and engaging for kids. Here’s a list of a few unique ideas you can explore for your child’s next birthday bash!

KARAOKE PARTY



The ultimate ice-breaker, Karaoke is a fun and engaging party idea that’ll keep the kids busy, entertained, and excited. It promises bucket-loads of fun and appeals to all ages, especially kids! You can rent out a karaoke machine (here’s a list of vendors) or set up a simple karaoke system at home (refer to the checklist below).

To keep things interesting, you can even turn the party into a karaoke contest and give out gifts to all the participants!

Checklist

  • Speakers
  • Mic & TV display
  • Karaoke playlist – you can find karaoke channels on YouTube (Sing King) or make one using your favorite tunes!

CITY BUS TOUR



Images via Nilambari Open Deck Bus Tour, Mumbai

Here’s one unique party idea that’d probably get every parent’s vote! Take the kids out on a chartered open deck city bus tour and give them a chance to have their very own birthday picnic. You can show them around the city’s hot spots and stop for treats along the way, and here’s the best part – no mess to clean up at home!

Checklist

  • Booking the City Bus Tour (Spreeh recommends Nikamal, rated by TripAdvisor!)
  • Birthday treats and goodies (you can pack the food in travel-safe tiffins)
  • Birthday cake (imagine cutting the cake at a famous city landmark)
  • Some paper plates, cutlery, and trash bags
  • Birthday bus playlist for some energetic singalongs
  • A camera to capture the memories!

CARNIVAL FIESTA




Bring home the carnival for your kid’s birthday party! Besides the carnival-themed decor, and a big, bold and bright birthday cake, you can think of hiring a photo booth, serving easy finger food for the munchies, and throwing in some low-maintenance carnival-themed games (we’ve got a checklist for all your needs listed below!).

And if you really want to go all out, don’t be afraid of the mess and treat the kids to a face-painting session, or hire a mini-trampoline if you’ve got some outdoor space.

Checklist

  • Carnival decorations (party-supplies stores, here!)
  • Show-stopping birthday cake (our fav confectionaries here!)
  • Photobooth for hire (a few vendors, here!)
  • Trampoline for hire (a few vendors, here!)
  • Chart papers and hula hoops for games
  • Art supplies for face painting kits
  • Carnival games ideas

 BIRTHDAY OLYMPICS




Kids love some friendly competition. You can set up a few games (such as sack races, musical chairs, twister; three to four will do great), divide your guest into teams, and DIY a scoreboard. You can organize a fun little awards ceremony at the end and hand out special prizes to the winning teams.

Checklist

  •       Backyard space (You could also use your apartment complex’s common area, or go to a nearby park)
  •       Whiteboard and markers for the scoreboard
  •        Prizes for the participants