While all birthdays should be celebrated with glee, there is something extra special about #50. Whether you are in charge of planning a spectacular soiree for yourself or you are surprising a loved one for their half-century celebration, if you’re wondering where to celebrate a birthday, RedWater Events can help you plan a 50th birthday bash that is sure to be remembered.
The space you choose to celebrate in sets the tone for your birthday bash. We offer a stunning range of all-inclusive venues for you and your guests to enjoy.
The budget for your birthday bash is largely determined by the number of guests that will be in attendance. Once you account for all necessary family and friends, you can decide how much to spend on your venue rental fee, food and beverage, decorations, and any extra goodies, like party favors.
At RedWater, there are no surprise fees—only surprise parties, if that’s your thing. Our comprehensive event spaces come with a variety of amenities. For example, our venue rentals include table and chair setups and come equipped with audio/visual equipment—who doesn’t love a heartwarming (and often hilarious) birthday slideshow?
Think back to your childhood birthday parties—the location made all the difference. Why spend your birthday in your parent’s kitchen when the arcade is available? The ambiance sets the tone for the celebration, and location is just as important now as it was as a kid—find a space that allows your guest of honor to feel truly celebrated, in style.
Our venues can be found all over West Michigan, where the views are incredible, making the good times even better. We have many event spaces that would be perfectly suited for a luxurious special event, including:
Choose a venue that is appropriate for however many people you have attending your event, whether 5 or 400. No matter the number of guests you’re inviting, we have stunning spaces for celebrations of all sizes
We believe the party planning process should be simple, and the execution, even more so. That’s why we offer an incredible event menu—we take care of the food and beverage, so all you have to do is show up and celebrate.
A birthday party is a celebration of life, a reflection of memories, and a time to make even more. An awesome way to look back at the last 50 years is through photo and video, which is why all of our venues come with hookups for audio and visual equipment. Shed a few tears and share a few laughs as you sit back and celebrate.
Before booking your birthday bash location, check out what past guests have to say about their experience. When a venue has stellar reviews, you can be sure you are making the right decision. Here are a few reviews on our RedWater spaces:
Allison D. on Watermark Country Club: ★★★★★ “Watermark blew me away with their professionalism, customer service and general event coordination. I'd recommend anyone hold an event here!”
Keri V. on Macatawa Golf Club: ★★★★★ “Had a wonderful experience from start to finish. Fast communication, friendly staff, great service. All details covered and decision making was easy!”
Stacy B. on StoneWater Country Club: ★★★★★ “The sales team was wonderful to work with. They returned calls right away, made changes as needed and answered all my questions. The event space is beautiful and everything was set up as requested. The event team were very helpful and friendly. The food was great and the cupcakes were amazing! Highly recommend this location for any event.”
A space is only as good as the staff that serves it—that’s why we have the best of the best. From the preplanning to the day-of execution, our staff works to ensure your soiree is smooth and stress-free, as a birthday party should be.
We offer an extensive variety of event spaces that suit parties of all sizes. Find our spaces all over West Michigan—Muskegon, Plainfield Township, Cascade, Caledonia, Grandville, Grand Rapids South, Holland, downtown Holland, and Saugatuck.
While we do not provide the entertainment ourselves (we’ll leave the birthday serenading to the professionals), we certainly encourage you to bring in a live band or DJ, so you can enjoy dancing the night away.
While the right venue is integral for setting the tone of your event, the next most important component to consider is the food. Our chefs have created a plethora of delicious appetizers, meals, and desserts for all taste buds to enjoy, ensuring your birthday party is not only visually appealing but also very appetizing.
Want to peruse more bites that will delight your palate? Explore our entire event catering menu, complete with cold and warm appetizers, late-night snacks, and plated entrees.
No party is complete without personalized touches that represent the person of the day. We welcome you to bring in your own easily removable decor to set up a space that feels like the 50th birthday party you’ve been dreaming about.
A few themes that can set your party apart from the rest include:
Find decor that speaks to your theme. If you’re doing a music- or decades-themed party, get correlating balloons to tie around the room, letting everyone know exactly what they’re walking into. While our venues are quite grand on their own, personalized birthday banners and a grand photo-op spot (don’t forget the trendy polaroids!) will help make the guest of honor feel extra special.
Another way to celebrate each year of life that has been lived is with 50 photos. Place these around the room or put a few on each table, encouraging guests to peruse—these also make for great conversation pieces.
While not necessary, interesting and unique party favors will help guests remember what a great time they had. Opt for useful gifts that won’t get tossed in the car to be forgotten forever—think personalized cups, coasters, shot glasses, candles, magnets, or wine stoppers. If you tie in a personal interest of the person being celebrated, it is extra meaningful and appreciated.
Get guests involved in the festivities with a good game. An easy one that gets the crowd going is, “Guess That Song.” Have the DJ or band play a short snippet of a few tunes while everyone writes down their answers. Whoever has the most right at the end wins!
Another fun one that involves the birthday honoree is a quiz about their life. Let them ask the questions while everyone else puts their knowledge to the test. Up the ante by gifting the winner a bottle of wine or a gift card.
An oldie but a goodie that will bring everyone right back to childhood: musical chairs. Utilize our open dance floor to swiftly circle around the chairs. This gets everyone up and moving after indulging in our yummy cupcakes, and hopefully entices everyone to stay out on the dance floor.
Now that you have an extensive list of 50th birthday ideas, create the party you’ve always envisioned with the help of RedWater events. Reach out to us today to learn more.
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