need some creative ideas for wife's 40th bday event

[fishbones]

Do a search on the web for theme parties. I just went to a "cruise ship" party this past weekend and it was really cool and family friendly. The people decorated the house to resemble a cruise ship and emailed "boarding passes" as invitations for people to bring for boarding. They served food from different islands that we "visited" during the night. They also set up a fake casino in the basement and had activities for the kids. There was a karaoke machine in the ships "lounge" and the owner of the house made announcements about what was being served, etc... throughout the night. People dressed in cruise wear, too which made it seem like we were really inside a cruise ship. It looked like a lot of work, but it was much cooler than I expected. I'm sure there are other ideas like that that could be done for pretty short money and a little work on your part.

[Raven]

what your budget was....


but...

i'd look around for a place to rent where everyone
could do some line dancing.... country style
easy to learn too...

so you buy her some new cowgirl boots
and hire a DJ

instead of gifts have everyone
bring a dish and chip in for the hall rental

if everyone has a blast
so will your wife

have a birthday party/ hootenanny man