Surprise Birthday Party

Surprise Birthday Party with The Amazing Waiters

Trabuco Canyon, California

Having started in Southern California, The Amazing Waiters have constructed a surprise birthday party…or two over the last decade but it never gets boring!

This past weekend, our 2 Amazing Waiters, Ryan and John were asked to surprise our host’s mother on her 80th Birthday.  “She loves Frank Sinatra and the music of the Rat Pack Era”…it’s what she grew up on and I know she would love it so much…it’s going to be my gift to her”.

It was a lovely indoor-outdoor setting for 15 guests on a lovely Fall afternoon in the Hills.  Our fabulous duo set up the intimate sound system and prepared the final details for the surprise.

The Amazing Waiters singing to the guest of honor in Orange County, CA

One of our Amazing Waiters, Ryan with the Birthday Girl in Orange County, CA

Surprise Birthday Party Entertainers

Our dashing guys filtered into the staff, charming the unsuspecting guests and when the reveal time was near, the guys eased seamlessly into an unforgettable scripted show (that was tailored for the guest of honor, of course) that featured many of the staple signature songs of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and the famed Rat Pack of the 1960’s.

Trained Operatic Singers make smaller events more intimate.

“Being able to sing acoustically was key for this particular event”, stated Ryan.  We couldn’t have brought a bulky sound system with microphones…it would have ruined the intimate feeling for those 16 guests”.  Ryan was correct and that’s why all of our performers have operatic training to not have to rely on microphones, if necessary.

The guest of honor’s friends and relatives loved the show and we did too.  Happy 80th Birthday Barbara!  We hope to sing at your 90th!

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50th Birthday Party Ideas

The big 5-0 is here!  The product of the 80’s is now buying products more than ever.  Computer/Tech savvy, cool, in the flow of things and getting his or her second wind in life.  No longer a mid life crisis (that’s for the 60+ crowd), this group is wanting it all…and getting it.

Even though many are grandparents, the 50 year old crowd is hardly feeling like it.  Now, they’re out playing as hard as the 30-somethings and loving life!  So, what do you do for the 50th?  What is out there for the person who deserves a big birthday push into the next fifty?

It’s no secret.  We love a great party.  So, let’s talk party.  And let’s talk about what that Madonna-dancing-Breakfast Club-watching-parachute-pant-wearing honoree might like!

DECIDE WHO HE/SHE IS

Really…be truthful.  What does this special person like?  Observe…what is their taste?  Are they quirky, classy, fun-loving, quiet, crazy, artsy?…All these things are going to play into what they might like for their birthday.

We don’t know if we can come up with 50 birthday ideas, but we will give you as many ideas as we can muster for you to consider.

So, let’s get started…

50TH BIRTHDAY PARTY IDEAS

A great option for a group.  The surprise birthday party is probably the best idea but the hardest to pull off for the obvious reasons. Depending how the birthday boy is, you might not even be able to hide it for a day.  Remember, you are dealing with a seasoned veteran who has “seen it all”.  So, choose this option carefully.  There are many elements involved and best served if you have a few accomplices to help you achieve your goal.

HAVE A WINE AND CHEESE TASTING PARTY

wine-and-cheese-50th-birthday-partyClassy, fun, intimate and of course, spent with good friends, the honoree will get to laugh, drink and enjoy.  Then later, break out a game of Clue or Scrabble and you’ll even have more fun.

THE FIVE DAYS OF BIRTHDAY OPTION

50 years, 5 days.  Have a little gift for each of the four days preceding with the 5th day culminating with the best.

PLAN A TRIP TOGETHER

Couples are best served for this one.  Although we’ve heard of “destination birthday parties” in the past.  Why not?  We say, “Go for it!”

MURDER MYSTERY SURPRISE

Have a 50th Birthday Dinner Party, either hosted at your place or a friends…then of course, hire a professional murder mystery group and have fun!

HIRE A PROFESSIONAL CHEF TO COOK YOU DINNER

have a chef at your home for a small birthday partyThis is great with either an intimate dinner for two or a bit larger…you could have this coupled with the murder mystery option or perhaps add surprise element of Singing Waiters that can serve a bit of food and then have fun with the birthday boy singing the fabulous hits of the 80’s! We also like the idea of having the a fake chef (while the real one is actually cooking in the kitchen) talking about the courses but is actually a comedian.

ENTERTAIN GUESTS WITH A SPECIAL UP-CLOSE MAGICIAN

Magic is pretty cool for any birthday party.

MEET AT A DINNER CLUB

Invite your guests (this could be a surprise as well) to a destination restaurant or club for a night of drinks, dinner and laughs.

HIRE A PROFESSIONAL MIXOLOGIST (BARTENDER)

the crazy mixologistA fun trend is to have your drinks served with flair.  A Mixologist is like a mad scientist working with spirits, aperitifs and mixers…mixing and creating those one-off libations for the birthday boy’s 50th.  A fun time and a fun addition to any amazing party.

HAVE A THEMED PARTY

Themed parties are so much fun because there is no limit as to what that can be.  But since this is a product of the 80’s and he’s going to be 50, we suggest a western theme, reminiscent of the hit TV Show “Dallas”, 80’s Band Revival (complete with big hair), dress like your favorite 80’s band icon…David Lee Roth, Madonna, etc. You could expand this to include all 80’s style.  Ooooh…is there a comeback planned yet?

 COMMISSION A PORTRAIT

They are in the prime of their life.  Lots done, yet lots left to do.  Freeze that moment in time with a great photo or painted portrait.  Splurge.  It’s ok to be vain.  “You probably think this song is about you…”

 HIRE AN 80s TRIBUTE BAND

Rock out till Dawn with hits from Night Ranger, Def Leppard, Quiet Riot!…

 MAKE 50 THE MAGIC NUMBER

Don’t forget, it’s a 50th Birthday Party.  Make the magic number important.  Use the number to identify the number the guests, drinks, a top 50 list, Fifty cool things about the guest of honor.  Fifty chronological photos that begin with child birth to present.

 50 SECOND ROAST

Not a roast in the oven.  Roast the guest of honor.  Allow each person to “roast” the 50th Birthday Boy/Girl for 50 (or even 5) seconds-this depends on your guests and guest of honor.  50 seconds may not sound like that long but it is.

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