Readers Respond: Best 18th Birthday Party Ever?

Responses: 54

By Jackie Burrell, About.com Guide

Limo rides? Surprise parties? What's your best 18th birthday party idea? Share Your Best Tips

My 18th is in a few months and I know that Im going clubbing with my sister and tafe friends that weekend (sucks my birthday is on a Monday so I wait longer for a fun night out) but I also want a get together with my old school friends who are a year younger since I was kept behind. Should I have the party at the river where it's public and fancy (it is a posh new river with benches and waterfalls - many people get married there!) or should I have a party at my house with the pool and built in stereo in the patio roof?
—Guest Hayley-Jane

My friend and I were planning a joint party for our 18th for a couple of months and came up with an awesome idea. We decided to hire a Rodeo Bull and buy western props and decorated the whole garden to make it like a cow boy film, we also had a candy buffet with a candyfloss stall and bubblegum machine, defo the best idea we have ever had. Was just like 'my super sweet 16'
—Guest Ems

im thinkin for my big 18th bday - a cookout and later me and the girls hit a club and have so much fun.
—Guest lashaee

For mine I'm having a fairy tale party but the naughty kind. Coming into adult hood i thought I would take this opportunity to have some fun. So we're dressing up as fairy tale / story book characters.
—Guest Jody

Had a party in the woods like the one in the smirnoff ad, except without dressing up. it was awesome.
—Guest rfile

I was thinking of a spa day with my best friend, a movie and a fancy dinner. The best part is spending time with people I love.
—Guest You'll never know.

i love the local river and really want to go tubing down it for a couple of hours (if the weather suits) and then maybe have a bonfire and a few drinks with music and a bbq in a paddock, otherwise im thinkin taking a couple of friends and my sister on a mini shopping spree where we buy an entire outfit for dinner at a resturant that evening, meet the family there and possibly go clubbing afterwards? not sure what to do, oh and a bouncy boxing ring with those huge gloves would be awesome at the river party.
—Guest laura-18 in a month

I couldnt decided wheter i wanted a house party or a pub crawlfor my18th so i have decided to do both.. Mainly due to alot of my friends not being 18 when i am.. Part one is the house party where im gonna have family and friends which is going to be themed (Forever Young) Part 2 i am taking about 10 people to the coast for a couple of days booking the penthouse suite for the night and going clubbing near the beach!! There is a couple of things i need to run over though such as which theme, venue, invites, beverages etc.
—Guest T-Bear

Soo i was thinking of going to bali for five days for my 18th with my best friend or having a huge party with strobe lights, lots of drinks, lots of people, loud music and a dance floor.
—Guest Ellie

My 18th was awesome! I threw a party out at the river where my aunt had a lil place, very private & nobody allowed on the property. btw something private is always the best way to go. I had bout 15 ppl and we grilled and had a ton of food. Had music out there from me and my friends. Just had a blast hanging out by the river, listening to music, talkin about life and all kinds of stuff & gettin twisted! lol My best advice though if u gonna party do it somwhere u know you and all ur friends will be safe! Nobody likes dealin with tha cops especially not on their bday! Tomorrow is my 20th bday and Im actually on here trying ta find ideas...ironic i know. All i know is prolly bout 10 ppl are comin to pparty at my friends. We have nothing prepared though like at all! Any ideas on a theme or games or anything? Its a 2 in 1 bday : my 20th and my gf's 18...yeah same bday crazy huh? Later!
—Guest ddunn

A bonfire, music, cocktails, and a barbeque/braai ALWAYS works:) Put a theme to the evening and it's awesome:)
—Guest Element

I cant wait for minee!! :D im going to hav a huge party at my favourite club:D then me nd my favourite 20 friends are going to go to ibiza :D yup yup :D
—Guest NODDANPOOB

Looking for ANY ideas for my 18th. I'm planning early. I don't know what to do for theme. I would love to do something kiddish, but I want it to seem real party like(if I'm making any sense), I'm not sure what others will like. And should I just rent a party bus and go to an amusement park? I want to start arranging the guest list this fall so I got to figure out my party. Any and all help appreciated!
—Guest Tori

okay so my birthday is comes in 25 days. it going to be on a thursday, but i think i should do it on a friday since every go to school on the day. i have been planning to throw a party in a big hall and invite a lot of people, but i cant find a hall!!! they told me "the more friends i invite, i need the same number of parents"!!!...LMAO seriously?.. so i thought of have a movie night with my girlfriends and dinner after that!! but i dont think i can afford it all "haven't worked in a while now!" the other thing i thought of doing is have a little party at home..with music, foods and a bonfire!!!... plis help MEEEEE!!!!
—Awoyayor_99

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Jackie Burrell
Young Adults Guide