Most people are looking forward to retirement. Not because there will be no deadlines, alarm clocks, dealing with annoying customers and bullying boss, but because retirement is a proof of long-term efforts, hard work and achievements. And it should be rewarded with a party with a gift basket food of food and drink. Of course, years of dedicated work are surely best prize, but a retirement party is more fun. If you were given a task of organizing one, read on to find out few tips on how to plan a beautiful retirement party:

• Location, location, location – One of the first things to do is to find a proper place for the party. It can be a club, new restaurant, a backyard etc.

• Guest list – This is a very important factor when planning any type of party. Number of guests and age bracket will determine where the party will be held. Just make sure you do not forget someone.

• Decide on decorations – If you plan on having a theme retirement party, make sure it reflects the character of the guest of honor. Of course, imagination is always welcomed. Thus, make it fun and memorable with DIY invitations and decoration and unique retirement cake. However, if you’d like to keep it simple, purchase simple but nice party decorations. And do not forget to hire a professional photographer to capture all the wonderful party moments.

• Invitations – Send invitations to all that are on the guest list. Make sure you send them on time.

• Retirement gifts baskets – A party is not a party without presents. And besides, everyone likes receiving gifts and present baskets as well. Therefore, search online for appropriate retirement gift baskets such as best-seller book, luggage set, one month subscription to a sports club or a local spa etc. Ask other guests if they’d like to participate in buying a more expensive and luxurious retirement gift such as weekend getaway package, designer watch, set of aged quality wine and glasses etc..

• Do not forget to buy a guest book where each guests can write a message, a what-to-do-after-retirement tip, an old memory or a funny incident that happened at work.

And here’s one extra tip – you can create a mini quiz with questions about the guest of honor. Of course, all guests must participate and show how well they know the retiree. The only thing you have to do is let your imagination run wild and this will surely be the best retirement party.