For many people, 18 is a big milestone. Having new rights and new duties, someone who turns 18 is officially considered an adult in different cultures. Therefore, we recommend that you celebrate in the right way. By throwing a good party, whether it's a casual family get-together, a party with great fanfare or a city trip, you can celebrate this event in style.
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Celebrating 18 Years
Step 1. Find out what is now legally permitted
Depending on where you live, there may be a whole host of new legal things that you can try now that you are an adult. Whether it's throwing a party for yourself or celebrating someone who's turning 18, celebrations often include something you couldn't do while you were a minor.
- In some countries, 18 is the age at which it is legally allowed to drink alcohol. If you intend to have a few drinks to celebrate, make sure you do so safely and don't go over the limits. In front of you you have a lifetime to drink. There is no need to overdo it all at once.
- Gambling, tattoos, cigarettes and tobacco, marriage authorization, military enlistment and the right to vote are some of the rights that those who turn 18 acquire in most countries. Know what you can do in yours and plan to celebrate like an adult.
- In many countries, turning 18 means you can get a driving license. Depending on the state, it can have different colors and names. While it probably won't be a fun way to celebrate, it's a good idea to get your driver's license as soon as possible.
Step 2. Go play at the casino
One of the first things you can do at 18 is play casino games. It can be a quick and fun way to do something new once you become an adult. Go to a gambling house in your area and have fun without overdoing it. Who knows, you might even win some cash to finance your party, but be careful as you also risk getting broke.
Don't buy a pack of cigarettes. While all kinds of tobacco are extremely tempting, cigarettes have a whole host of problems. They are expensive, dangerous, and you can easily get hooked. Don't join the ranks of heavy smokers who started just for fun
Step 3. Consider a tattoo
In some countries, prior to the age of 18 it is necessary to have parental consent in order to legally get a tattoo. Even if in Italy there are no such restrictions, it is not certain that it is advisable to get a tattoo just because you have reached the age of majority. It is important to have thought for a long time and to be really willing to do it. However, if you have been wanting one for a long time, give one for your birthday. Look for a good tattoo artist in your city, meet him to talk to him about your design and make an appointment for your 18th birthday.
Step 4. Prepare to vote
It's not stuff to celebrate with, but spending some time doing adult stuff in the days leading up to your birthday could be an exciting and fun way to celebrate. Get ready to exercise your right to vote by taking a tour of the party sections so that when the next election arrives, you will have a clearer idea.
Method 2 of 4: Organize a Classic Birthday Party
Step 1. Free the child in you
Forget the typical 18 year old parties. Instead, why not invite some of your closest friends over for a classic birthday party? It can be extremely fun! All you have to do is arrange the festoons, blow up the balloons and order a cake, then you can play video games and see some movies. Just because you are now legally considered an "adult" doesn't mean you need to put an end to the carelessness. Enjoy the moment with the people you love!
Method 3 of 4: Host a House Party
Step 1. Invite a number of people you can manage
A great way to celebrate your 18th birthday is to throw a big house party. It is advisable to consider the size of the house to choose between a party in style and a more discreet meeting of friends. Whatever you want to do, make sure you invite an appropriate number of people so that you don't have to cram people onto the terrace and perhaps get the ire of neighbors calling the police.
- If you talk about your party on Facebook or other social networks, do it in private messages. Do not post any posts about it, otherwise you risk unwanted guests showing up.
- Consider having a single party for several people. If more than one friend is turning 18, combine the celebrations to throw a colossal reception. Think big.
Step 2. Think of a theme
Make the party style follow the theme you have chosen or your personal tastes. If it's all about elegance and good taste, decorate the room with flowers, take pictures and order crepes, or you could use a smoke machine, a disco ball and call a DJ to build a disco floor. Otherwise you could throw in a few pitchers full of lemonade, hire a bluegrass band, and arrange some hay bales. Decide what kind of atmosphere you want for your party and get to work.
- Small tip: change the bulbs to red or yellow and organize a house party quickly, cleanly and economically.
- Prepare the house properly: eliminate all valuables and things that can break, locking them in a room. A garage or storage room will also be fine.
- Try to think about the final cleaning. If you have to scrub dirt off the floor, your eighteenth year is sure to have a bad start. Try to manage things well.
Step 3. Think about how to entertain guests
It's important that guests have something to do at your party, and when you're 18, there's nothing quite like dancing. If you want to call a DJ, remember to give him the list of songs you like and your guests will like. When they arrive, you can always ask if there is any particular song they prefer to listen to, so they get involved and get the party started.
- Choose something that both you and your friends enjoy doing. If you love to play, you can organize a video game challenge and transform more than one room in the house into a mythical arcade. Super Nintendo in the attic and the X-Box One in the living room. In this way, you will play by going from one floor to another.
- If you are calling a band that plays live, it is essential to have enough space, electrical hookups and other equipment necessary for the music to be broadcast. Make sure they install everything they need soon.
Step 4. Warn the neighbors
Nothing ruins a party more than a phone call to the police. Therefore, it will be a polite gesture to warn the neighbors that you are having a party, letting them know of the details. Take a walk around the neighborhood to make sure you make things clear.
Tip: Don't act as if you are giving a warning, but as if it were an invitation. Try telling the neighbors that you are throwing a party for your 18th birthday and that you would be happy if they stopped by. Make a small point later: "I don't expect too many people, but there will probably be some music. We will try to finish within a reasonable time. Hope to see you."
Step 5. Consider having a quiet party
Some people don't feel the need to do things in style when they turn 18. Do you prefer to spend a couple of quiet hours at home with your family? Unwrap the gifts? Eat the cake? If it's gone well for 17, there's no need to change. Spend your birthday with the people who love you and relax.
- Spend time in a peaceful way. Arrange to spend some time at a spa or spa with siblings or your parents, or spend time working in the car with your dad. Pick something you would normally do, but take the time to really appreciate it. In the transition to adulthood, these moments will diminish more and more, as new responsibilities begin to arise.
- Make a list of the things you liked to do all the time in childhood and use your 18th birthday as an opportunity to be a child for the last time. Go out with your brother and watch a late night samurai movie, like you did when you were a kid, or go back to your favorite old ice cream shop with the whole family.
Method 4 of 4: Get out
Step 1. Invite only a number of selected friends
18 is a milestone, so pick a few friends to spend an unforgettable evening with. Try to only involve the closest ones - no more than five or so - and take a ride around town. If you go out, always stay in a group.
- Book the venue if you plan to party big so you can make sure you have a seat anywhere else you want to go. Regarding tickets, buy them in advance.
- Depending on when you turn 18, this may be one of the last opportunities you will have to get together with your friends before college or before starting work. It might be fun to go to a nightclub, but it might also be nice to go out and talk. Choose what you feel like doing spontaneously.
Step 2. Search for a concert
If a band you like a lot is coming your way, a concert can be a great way to have some fun. If, on the other hand, there is nothing that attracts you to your part, try moving. Plan a little trip with your closest friends and go all together to listen to your favorite band. It can be a great way to celebrate.
It also tries to meet the needs of friends in the group who have not yet turned 18. Maybe you can involve the older siblings, so that it won't be a big deal for the parents to be away for a couple of days. Organize yourself well so that no one is left out
Step 3. Run around the city
Before you go out, make sure you know how to get from one place to another, organizing the movements. Better to let someone else drive the car, especially if you intend to drink at all costs, but also if you are not drunk. Taking the stress out of driving can make the whole evening a lot easier and more fun.
- Taking a taxi is the safest thing, or plan with your parents or other close friends, but if you want your 18th birthday to be fabulous, there is always the option of renting a limo.
- If available in your city, the pre-booked taxi service is a great way to get from one place to another. You can request that a car pick you up somewhere at a specific time.
Step 4. Take tons of photos
In a couple of years you will surely want to have something that reminds you of your 18th birthday. Nothing is easier nowadays than taking photographs, but don't forget to take group photos as well to keep the memories of everything you will do during the celebrations. The images will be invaluable.
Step 5. Have fun, but be cautious
Your 18th birthday should be an evening of freedom and fun, but if you go out you need to be very careful. Always stay in a group and make sure before going out that each has the cell phone number of the other. Also, let your parents or anyone who takes care of you know where you plan to go and what you plan to do. Make sure you start your birthday on the right foot.
