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18th Birthday party

Hi, does anyone actually make a big thing about their 18th birthday? I was just gonna have lunch with my friends and do an activity like bowling(I don’t drink) but I was also thinking about a garden party with friends and family on the actual birthday. But is that too extra?!

Reply 1

Not extra at all. Didn't host one myself but I've seen people throw stuff that's a whole lot more extravagant and "extra" than your bowling sesh and garden after party.

Reply 2

Original post by Peanut_Butter
Hi, does anyone actually make a big thing about their 18th birthday? I was just gonna have lunch with my friends and do an activity like bowling(I don’t drink) but I was also thinking about a garden party with friends and family on the actual birthday. But is that too extra?!

Absolutely not! I've seen people do a lot, lot, LOT more than what you've done. My birthday is IN EXAMS so I mean if yours isn't, enjoy that day as much as you can! Take the entire day off and take a break. You deserve it!

Reply 3

Original post by Peanut_Butter
Hi, does anyone actually make a big thing about their 18th birthday? I was just gonna have lunch with my friends and do an activity like bowling(I don’t drink) but I was also thinking about a garden party with friends and family on the actual birthday. But is that too extra?!

Nothing "extra" about that. Enjoy your birthday as you wish!

Happy 18th :smile:
Original post by Peanut_Butter
Hi, does anyone actually make a big thing about their 18th birthday? I was just gonna have lunch with my friends and do an activity like bowling(I don’t drink) but I was also thinking about a garden party with friends and family on the actual birthday. But is that too extra?!

If you haven't already considered it, escape rooms are a really fun option too!

Reply 5

Do what you feel like. Tbh seems fine with what you've planned. Mine was similar, family and friends gathered for a party.

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