My moms 80th b-day we`re planning a big surprise party for her but i need help with the theme,?

80 is a big deal in our family since most of the family has passed on in thier 50s , 60s or 70s ,she was born %26amp; raised in Ga. %26amp; she loves her flowers %26amp; the color purple or lavender so i was thinking of a wisteria %26amp; lace theme with the colors lavender %26amp; green with lace table clothes, any ideas or web sights to check out for ideas would be so helpfull , the food will be catered to make it easyer on my sister %26amp; i, she has out lived all her sisters, my father %26amp; 2 sons so we want this to be very special since her health is failing %26amp; we dont know how much longer she will be with us, p.s. she allso has alzihmers so her memory is`nt real sharp any more ,but stuff like this seems to stay with her longer then other stuff.the party is in july %26amp; will be in a rented hall since no one has a house big enough to hold it at ,so there goes a big part of our budget since we are retired %26amp; live on a limited budget our selfs. THANKS

My moms 80th b-day we`re planning a big surprise party for her but i need help with the theme,?
When my mom turned 80, we themed her party around WW2. It was a time in her life when she was a young bride and everything- the music, clothes and culture became part of who she was...maybe a southern theme for your mom?
Reply:How about a victorian tea party, where the ladies dress in long beautiful gowns and hats.
Reply:Your theme sounds wonderful! I would use pictures as a visual aid and the memories as well.





Just a note: I don't know how advanced your mother's alzheimer's is, but many people with this do not do too well in unusual circumstances out of familiar surroundings. Being surrounded by a large number of people coming and going may confuse her more than usual, she may become frightened or agitated. So be prepared to move her to a less stressful and crowded area until she regains some equilibrium, if necessary. Of course, she may blossom and thrive on the extra activity!





Have a photographer, (either hire a pro, or ask the family member who's best a taking snaps,) to take pictures at the party.





Have a great party and extra kisses to your mother!
Reply:80s theme for an 80th birthday
Reply:go look back and see what was popular back in her day. maybe have everyone dress like it was 1927. find some old music from 1927. and some old newspaper clippings of that period. price of gas,gallon of milk, stuff like that. tell mom I said happy birthday.............
Reply:do "CASINO ROYALE", cos it's 2007, year of '007, james bond...





get it ;)





it's our prom theme
Reply:For my mother's 70th birthday my brother and I and our children and grandchildren (her great-grandchildren) each wrote a letter to her entitled "Memories" and she said it was the best birthday 'gifts' she had ever received. The youngest ones made picture cards. If your Mom has Alzheimer's that might just be the best thing because they say the things of long ago remains in their mind. A big poster board with all the pictures you can get ahold of from her birth right up to the present might be good, too, and include all family pictures; even those that have passed. One never forgets them. I love your theme idea! I know you will have a wonderful day/night! Try to make sure she gets a good nights sleep and/or nap so she can enjoy it. Make sure you tell her about the party so it isn't a shock to walk in some place with all those people in attendance. Have a ball!!!
Reply:try something like moulin rouge.