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If you have a loved one with a birthday coming up, you’re probably thinking of ways to make their day extra special. Surprising them is a great way to give them a gift or an experience that will astound and amaze them! That’s why we've put together a list of fun, creative ways you can surprise someone and make their birthday extra special this year.
Steps
Expert Q&A
- QuestionHow can I make sure the surprise isn't ruined when I'm throwing a surprise party?Rachel WeinshankerRachel Weinshanker is a Certified Event and Wedding Planner and the Owner of San Diego Life Events, an award-winning wedding and event planning business based in San Diego, California. Rachel has over eight years of event planning experience, and her work has been featured in many notable publications. San Diego Life Events has been awarded the Wedding Wire Couple's Choice Award in 2018, 2019, and 2020. Rachel is a graduate from San Diego State University.
Certified Party PlannerThe most important thing to remember at a surprise party is timing. I always recommend that my clients leave at least 30 minutes between when guests and the guest of honor will arrive. That way, any latecomers can still arrive late without the guest of honor seeing them outside of the venue, potentially ruining the surprise. If you have friends that you know are always late, you may want to give them an earlier arrival time, just in case. - QuestionHow can I surprise someone when I have less money?Community AnswerSometimes gifts don't get special when they are all fancy and expensive. They can also be special if love and effort are shown in them.You can make them something with your own hands or you can surprise them by making dinner with the best items they like and having a pleasant atmosphere with a nice song and a few candles while gulping it up.
- QuestionI want to give my sister a midnight birthday surprise. How should I do it?Community AnswerSet your alarm clock. When you get up, go to her room with streamers, balloons and blowers. Turn on all the lights and yell Happy _th Birthday! If you like, you can also take a gift.
Tips
- Whatever you're planning, keep the birthday person in mind. If it's not something you think they'd like, go with something else.Thanks
Tips from our Readers
- If surprising someone at school, decorate their locker the afternoon or evening before so you don't have to rush early. Just don't break any school rules about decorating lockers.
- If you're planning a surprise party, try centering it around a theme you think the person will like. For example, if they like movies, you could have a movie night themed party.
- Make sure the birthday person is someone truly special to you before spending lots of time and money on an elaborate gift or party. Focus on close friends and family.
- If you'd like, you can also mail the person a card for their birthday. Just be sure to get it in the mail far enough in advance so it'll reach the person in time!
- Keep the guest of honor occupied and engaged so they don't get bored and try to leave their own celebration early! Plan fun activities and games.
- Make sure to take any allergies into consideration if you're planning something involving food or other possible allergens.
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About This Article
To surprise someone on their birthday, try starting the day by making them a birthday breakfast with their favorite foods. Alternatively, you could fill their room or car with balloons so they’ll be showered in balloons when they open the door. You can also make them a “birthday in a box” by filling a large box with gifts based on something they enjoy, such as popcorn, candy, and a DVD for a film buff. If they have a locker at school, decorate the inside with streamers, wrapping paper, and post-it notes with messages from friends. For tips on how to throw a surprise party for someone without them finding out, read on!
Reader Success Stories
- "I used the tip to decorate the locker and my friends loved it! Every time there is a birthday, the whole class gets in on it and the birthday boy/girl always has a good time!"..." more
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