28 and Feeling Great — Miranda’s Festival Themed Birthday Bash
Anyone who knows me well (or even tangentially) knows that I. Love. Music Festivals. EDM culture became a large part of my life beginning around 2014, and I’ve been addicted to the Bonnaroo’s, Coachella’s, Okeechobee’s, local raves, and festivals in general ever sense.
So, what do your do for your early-March birthday after a long winter of waiting for spring (and thus, festival season) to come around? You throw a festival themed birthday party, of course! Here’s the deep dive on my festival themed joint-birthday bash with my husband (and fellow Pisces) Andrew, formally called MirAndroo Fest, and what I’ve learned since turning 28 —
Festival themed birthday party ideas — how we bought MirAndroo Fest to life
From themed charcuterie (thank you to our friends Grace and Matt!) to disco decor and flashing lights, we brought allllll the festival vibes to our little get together for less than $100. Utilizing simple elements like holographic table cloths (to make the lights really “pop”) and relying on lighting (and a banger of an EDM-themed playlist) to really set the mood was key. Also, asking attendees to come in festival fashion attire added another layer to the ambiance, without anyone having to break the bank — after all, festivals are known for their attendees’ eclectic mix of styles, right?
Right. So, we really leaned into those simple-yet-effective elements that make festivals truly unique! The lights, colors, sounds and clothing you see that create a fun, buzzing sensory experience.
It wasn’t difficult at all to throw a festival themed party, and in fact it’s a theme I’d highly recommend if you’re looking for something out-of-the-box yet affordable.
What I’ve Learned by Year 28
I could go on and on about the “things I’ve learned” in my (now) 28 years of life, but I think the older I get the more I realize it can all be distilled down into a few basic, simple principles for me:
Not everyone is going to like you. That’s okay!
Life is painfully short — so you might as well get real weird with it.
To that point, do some good while you can.
It’s not easy to keep it simple in such a wild world, but I find that if I try and remind myself of those three essential pillars, I get along just fine. I mean, it’s worked for the last 27 years, anyhow; so let’s keep on keeping on in year 28!
Xoxo,
MM