Birthdays are so special and for a few years now, Jeremiah and I always take our birthdays off. No work, no headache, we just do the things we want to do and spend the day with each other. This year is a very special champagne birthday and I wanted to share some ideas of how I made the day special for my partner. There can be a lot of pressure around wanting to make a birthday stand out, but my recommendation is to start planning early and focus on a few things, rather than too many "surprises" which in the end will be overwhelming.
COMFORTABLE PLACE TO WAKE
This year I opted for a special hotel stay at the Le Germain Hotel Calgary for this 30th, champagne birthday. The Le Germain hotel has been a part of some of our celebrations and we love how homey it feels. A birthday or milestone is the perfect excuse for a staycation and the best thing here is, breakfast is included and the check-out time is totally up to you - so you can start the day slow and take it easy.
FAVOURITE CAKE
Does your partner have a special treat he/she likes? Something that you really only get for very special occasions. This year I opted for a cake that completely matches the rest of the decor we have planned for the celebration. Black and gold drip red velvet cake with vanilla butter cream - sounds intense and yes it is but it's just perfect for a champagne birthday and it is a decor pieces as well as a cake to cut and eat.
SPECIAL GIFT
Let's be real, none of us really "need" anything, we buy the things we really need or want and everything else is just the cherry on top. For a birthday, especially a round birthday, I love giving gifts that can be used frequently or opt for a non-material gift like an experience. Jeremiah spoils me ALWAYS, so this year it is his turns to be spoilt, so I opted for the Gucci GG Supreme small shoulder bag, definitely something Jeremiah would not buy for himself.
TIME TO PAMPER
It is time for some pampering, whether it is a body treatment, facial or mani/pedi - just book a service and do it together. This way you get something out of the whole thing too. It will leave you feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and relaxed.
CELEBRATE WITH LOVED ONES
Just imagine, waking up in a gorgeous hotel, a nice breakfast, spa time, a special gift and now sharing the yummiest cake with your loved ones. Think of some amazing decor, I opted for all black and cold: balloons, gold candles, number balloons, sparklers, champagne and a bunch of friends and family and some great music!
In generous collaboration with Le Germain Calgary.