Retirement is an exciting experience that deserves to be celebrated. That reason alone is worth making sure you’ve wisely invested your time and energy into planning a nice retirement party full of heartwarming retirement wishes. We are going to share with you the top tips to make sure the party is a smashing success for the retiree.
Thoughtful Gift
Cater your gift with the person in mind. You’ll base your decisions on the retiree’s hobbies, likes, and interests. A gift with careful consideration put into it will ultimately be more meaningful for the recipient than a generic pick, such as money.
Should you be uncertain about their hobbies or likes, discreetly pull aside one of the retiree’s friends and find out what the person likes. Networking can sometimes be the difference-maker for providing a nice gift.
If you have photos and memorabilia from their place of work, definitely include it. Retirement represents an important milestone in their life and having fond memories to go with it only heightens the significance of their successful career. Another idea is to give a luxury item like a Tissot wristwatch to show how much you value and appreciate the person over the years.
Distribute Invitations
It is most troublesome to have a party without guests to attend the event. The first step to remedy that issue is to circulate invitations. The recommended method is to procure a card that you can obtain from any store that sells greeting cards. They often have a specialized section reserved for retirements. Alternatively, you can craft the card yourself.
Regardless of how you get the card, the best place to send it around would be the workplace. Make sure the retiree doesn’t see it until you’re ready to have it presented to them. The best way to do it is to send an email to everyone at the office, with the exception of the retiree. Be subtle and get them to sign the card.
The Location
We recommend picking a special catering venue for a retirement party. You’ll want to find a location that provides both healthy meal options and a warm atmosphere focused on comfort. Whether you opt for a fine dining establishment, a guest hall, the work location itself or a nice lodge with healthy food catered to it, you do not want to compromise on the venue.
Will you have a small gathering of guests? Are you expecting a large group? Be sure to account for the number of people that will be attending the party when picking the location.
The Toast
A good retirement party will want to include a speaker to toast the occasion. Someone close to the retiree, such as a supervisor or longtime colleague, could share a humorous, yet thoughtful, take on the career of the recipient.
Tone and atmosphere are both important, so make sure the material comprising the speech is appropriate, so as not to offend anyone. Parties are festive occasions, so please work closely with the speaker to ensure this need is addressed with the commentary.
Have Fun and Exchange Contact Details
Above all else, show your gratitude to the retiree and have fun. Let them know it was a pleasure to work with them.
If for any reason you do not have their contact information, make sure you collect it. The party is an ideal location to grab phone numbers, social media profiles and email addresses. You don’t want the party to be their final send-off. Keeping in contact, even after the party, is a polite gesture that could foster a personal friendship.
By following these tips, you’ll be able to throw a fantastic party and make memories that’ll last the recipient and yourself a lifetime.
