Your parents have taken care of your every need over the last twenty to 30 years. They have done that by getting up each day and going to work. However, now their time of having to go to their 9 to 5 has finally come to an end. So, why not throw them a fantastic retirement party as a big thank you for everything they did for you along the way and to help welcome them into a new life stage?
With that being said, we have put together a list of 4 essential things you are going to need for a successful retirement party.
Round-Up the Perfect Guest List
You will want to check with your parents to see what type of party they ware wanting. If they are hoping to keep it a small event or if they would like to see old co-workers, neighbors, and family, etc. Once you have the guest list finalized, you can go ahead and get your retirement party invitations ordered and in the mail. You will want to get the party invitation sent out four to six weeks in advance.
Give A Gift That Will Make Memories
Anyone can buy something at the store, but why not give them a gift that you can do together and build memories. It can also be a great way to introduce your parents to something that might become a new hobby. Now that they have a little more time on their hands, an activity is a much better option than something that they will put on a shelf. If you don’t think that an activity is something feasible, why not search around online for meaningful retirement gifts for women and men who’ve worked hard their whole careers to provide for you – after you’ve bought something online you can even personalize a card or the packaging and make a fun game out of it to give them an enjoyable memory of receiving your present.
Honor Them with A Speech
Your parents have given you so much. Now is the perfect time to thank them in front of everyone for everything they have done for you. A retirement speech can be like a wedding toast. Where you can tell a few favorite memories and tell them how much you love them.
Retirement Video/Slideshow
Creating a retirement video of their early days to now is an entertaining way to take everyone at the party down memory lane. It also makes a fantastic moment that your parents can watch over and over. If done right, you will gather photos from everyone so many of them may be new for even your parents.
These four simple ideas will make your parents’ retirement a hit, and it will be a great way to tell them thanks for everything they have done for you throughout the years. It won’t make you even, but it is a great start.
